Class Pages
Welcome to Reception 2024 - 2025
Here is a link for a video for how to say the sounds.
Supporting your child's reading
In October we had a Read Write Inc session for the parents to help them at home. We talked about how to make the sounds and then did a lesson.
Speedy sounds - The children say the sounds they already know as quickly as they can as we want the children to be speedy readers.
Teach a new sound - The next part of the lesson is teaching them a new sound. This is done saying the new sound, identifying some words beginning with that sound and then introducing the letter. The new sound is then put into the set and the children have to identify the new sound within the set.
Fred Talk and Read the Word
The next part is doing Fred Talk for reading words. We start with adventures with Fred where the children listen to Feed and blend words back together. The children then read green words using segmenting and blending.
Handwriting
The children will then have a go at writing the new sound that we have learnt during the session. For example today we have learnt w so we used the rhyme 'down up down up' to help us write it in the air and then on paper. It is essential that the children adopt a good writing position so we do insist on the children using the crocodile snap for writing.
Fred Fingers for spelling
The last part of the lesson is the spelling part where the children say a word and then pinch the sound in that word. We will then write it together and then the children have a go at spelling it on their own.
As the year goes on this changes so it will updated as the children move through the scheme.
Books my child can use
This is the book we have been reading in class. The children have loved looking and talking about the interesting pages.
Activities to do at home
Talk about where you would go if you could go anywhere.
Draw your favourite meal.
Read a recipe to make something yummy.
Talk about different modes of transport.
This is the book the children have been reading in class.
Activities to do at home
Retell the story.
Talk and draw different characters.
Make bread.
Visit a farm and talk about the animals.
Reading in class
The children love looking and reading books in our reading area. They sit down and talk together about books they like and what they can see on the pages. They have been retelling The Little Red Hen using the puppets.
The boys had a choice of the books in the reading area. They decided on our book of the week ‘You Choose’.
They really enjoyed talking about each page.
In maths the children were introduced to weighing. They could choose what objects they used to find out which one was the heaviest or lightest.
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In maths we have been learning how to match and sort. They have learnt to play a pairs game and worked as a team to play. They were able to match.
“Look these are the same” Affan
“I got 2 matching” Sidney
In music the children were responding and appreciating some music. We were listening to the Alton Towers theme tune.
it is quite scary when it goes loud.
It makes me want to dance.
I love it.
In English we have been learning about the Little Red Hen. In learning time the children worked together to create this small world farm. They then told different stories using the different animals.
’Look all the cows are in the field eating grass’ Arlo
’We need to make a pond for the ducks to swim.’ Adam
As part of Our Little Hen topic we made bread.
we worked as a team to mix, stir knead and cook the bread.
Whilst we were making it we were thinking about words to describe the different stages
Dough - Stretchy
Gooey
Sticky
When the bread was cooked it was yummy, delicious, scrumptious, tasty, yum.
Working in teams
In Art the children have learnt how to do self portrait. They worked with Mrs Anderson and Mrs Tate to do one and then had a go on their own. They had to follow the checklist of:-
*Eyes
*Ears
*Eyebrows
*Eyelashes
*Nose
*Mouth
*Hair
In phonics we have been learning how to use a pencil and have started to learn how to write our letters. This is a group of children having a go at writing in the writing area.
We went in the ICT room and logged on to the computers and used our mouse skills to paint.
In Maths we have been learning how to sort. The children had real things to sort and had to choose the criteria. They could tell me how they had sorted them out.
Prayer
To start off our unit of prayer, we discussed some different types of communication.
Stories Jesus Told
Stories Jesus Heard
We know how important the first year of school is for you and your child. To help parents of new pupils, any member of the Reception team will be able to provide a detailed description of Early Years provision.
The Reception class at Fulwood St Peters is a learning environment which aims at all times to be happy (because we know that happy children are responsive, receptive and enthusiastic to learning) and challenging (because we know children are capable and keen to learn, and enjoy the challenge and the achievements that come with it).
Through planned, purposeful play, children are able to discover, practise and refine their skills in literacy and mathematics as well as find out about themselves and their environment. In a broad and balanced way, our provision ensures coverage of the seven areas of learning (see below) and responds to the needs and interests of all our children. At all times, we consider characteristics of effective learning which promote positive attitudes to learning, an enthusiasm for knowledge and the confidence to become successful learners.
Through our teaching we promise to deliver learning which is practical, outdoor and develops a love of learning within each and every child. Children are encouraged to make choices about their learning and take the lead to grow their self-belief, confidence and independence.
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What To Expect When
40 - 60 months Page 26 - 31 In this age band we list early learning goals which are the expectation for where children may have reached at the end of reception year at school.
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Stages Of Speech And Language
This section of the site looks at the typical development that most children experience. Of course all children are different, so these are meant as a guide. It is organised into age groups to help you find the information that is most appropriate for each child.
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Chat. Play. Read. The institute Of Wellbeing
Helping parents develop and learn new skills that help build strong foundations for a brighter future.
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Alphablocks
Play along with the Alphablocks and have fun with the letters of the alphabet.
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Numberblocks
Sing along and learn all about numbers with the Numberblocks!
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Tapestry Journal
An easy-to-use online learning journal used by Fulwood St Peters.
Welcome to Year 1 2024 - 2025
Welcome to Year 1! I am really looking forward to teaching Year 1 this year. I know that we will have a fantastic time and learn lots of new things. You will find lots of useful information about Year 1 in the 'Welcome To Year 1' Powerpoint. Mr Barr will be teaching Learning through Nature sessions every Monday afternoon. The dates for these can be found on the Learning through Nature section of the website.
To view examples of children's learning, please go to 'Parents', then 'Curriculum' and select the subject you wish to view.
Information about our learning this half term can be found below in the 'Autumn Term One Curriculum Overview.'
Links to support your child with their learning:
Maths
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/22/most-popular
Phonics
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
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Accelerated Reader
If you are ready to take a quiz click here.
Welcome to Year 2 2024 - 2025
Welcome to Year Two
Welcome to Year 2.
I am Miss Umerji, the Year 2 teacher and I am so grateful to be supported in class by Mrs. Peckett. The children will also have Mr Barr to teach Learning through Nature sessions every Tuesday morning. The dates can be found on the Learning through Nature section of the website.
To view examples of children's class learning, this can be viewed on the Parents Section of the website, under Curriculum and then select the subject you wish to view.
Useful Links
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Rehearse your 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10 times tables
A fun game incorporating multiplication and division.
Welcome to Year 3 2024 - 2025
Welcome to Year 3!
I am Miss Garda the class teacher. The children will also have Mr Barr to teach Learning Through Nature once a week on a Wednesday.
the learning for each term can be found on the Curriculum News documents below.
Curriculum News
Useful Links
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Accelerated Reader for Quizzes
To complete reading quiz when finished a book.
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Spelling Games - Look Cover Write Check
Practice your spellings with a fun game.
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Times Tables Rock Stars
Practise and improve your Times Table knowledge.
Welcome to Year 4 2024 - 2025
Welcome! I am Miss Earley and I am really looking forward to teaching Year 4! I know that we will have a fantastic time and learn lots of new things. You will find lots of useful information about Year 4 in the 'Welcome To Year 4' Powerpoint. I will be supported by Mrs Anderson in the mornings and Miss Anderton in the afternoon.
Mr Barr will be taking year 4 swimming and then teaching Learning through Nature sessions every Thursday morning. Please come dressed in Learning through Nature clothing with a swimming bag on this day. The dates for these can be found on the Learning through Nature section of the website.
To view examples of children's learning, please go to 'Parents', then 'Curriculum' and select the subject you wish to view. Information about our learning this half term can be found below in the 'Autumn Term One Curriculum Overview.'
More useful documents and links:
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Rehearse your times tables
A fun game incorporating multiplication and division -
Practise your multiplication tables check
This game is great practise of random multiplication tables up to 12x12
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Daily 10
10 timed questions on your chosen area of maths
Welcome to Year 5 2024 - 2025
What we are doing this half-term:
Welcome to Year 5!
I am Mrs Hall the class teacher. The children will also have Mr Barr to teach Learning through Nature sessions once a week on a Wednesday.
The learning for each term can be found on the Curriculum News documents below, also shared on Class Dojo.
Examples of the children's class learning can be found on the Parents Section of the website, under Curriculum and then select the subject you wish to view. You can see choices the children have had, how they are developing their independence, how they work in different roles within a team and the real-life opportunities they have.
Curriculum News
Year 5 Statutory Spellings
Spelling Games - Look Cover Write Check
Practise your spellings with online games
Useful Website Links to Support Learning at Home
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Maths Bot
Will generate 36 random mental arithmetic questions and also supply the answers
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Accelerated Reader for Quizzes
To complete reading quizzes when you finish a book
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Times Tables Rock Stars
Practise and improve your Times Table Knowledge
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Daily 10 Maths Questions
A timed task of 10 questions on a selected area of maths. You select the time. Answers are generated at the end.
In the Mood - PE music
Links for computing lessons
Welcome to Year 6 2024 - 2025
Hello and welcome to Year 6. I am Mr. Marr, the Year 6 teacher and I am supported in class by Mr. Parkinson in the mornings, and Mr Earley and Mrs Anderson in the afternoons. Below you will find some helpful links to websites to support our learning as well as our school drivers.
Please click on a school curriculum driver and see what we have been doing in our lessons.
We hope you enjoy looking at what we have been learning.
Thank you.
Additional Links
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Maths Tutor
The link above will take you to Complete Maths |Tutor.
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Timeline of time periods
This link will show an interactive historical timeline.
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Bitesize SATs Revision
Practise for your SATs with these activities in English, Maths and Science.
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Classdojo
Here is the link to the Classdojo page.
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Accelerated Reader
Here is the link to the Accelerated Reader login page.
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Maths.co.uk
Here is the link to the maths.co.uk website.
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Spag.com
Here is the link to the Spag.com website.
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Timestables Rockstars
Here is the link to the TT Rockstars page.
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Maths Bot
Mental maths generator
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Maths Bot
Click here for a range of maths topics to learn or consolidate.
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Make A Noise!
Anti-bullying song
Special Days
EYFS
Nursery
Nursery have been singing songs in French, counting, greeted each other and made flags.
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KS2
In Year 6 we have compared two speaking countries / regions.
We have particularly looked at Normandy in France and the Ivory Coast, Africa.
We looked at their geographical location, climate, currency and other facts and produced posters comparing the two using Microsoft Word.
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KS1
As part of our V.E Day celebrations, Year 1 wrote prayers thinking about what they would like to say thank you for and the sacrifices that others made for us.
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Year 3
Today Year 3 celebrated Victory in Europe Day!
We learnt that it had been 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
What is VE Day and why do we celebrate it?
- VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day - Mahdi
- It marks the end of World War 2 - Jaxon
- World War 2 went on for 6 years! - Ava
- Over 60 million people died. - Lottie
We also listened to Winston Churchill speech on VE Day in 1945 when he declared to the United Kingdom that the war has ended.
We also looked at how VE Day was celebrated in 1945.
During our VE Day celebrations we also watched a real life story of Marzenna Schejbal. She shared her story of how her life was like during and after the Second World War.
As part of our learning for VE Day we wrote a poem and designed a poster based on being thankful towards the soldiers who scarified their lives.
Children made, created, decorated hats to wear for a small donation.
Each class voted for the best hat and the winners received prizes of vouchers and kind donations of Easter eggs from one of our families.
We learnt about what the fundraising money is used for.
Children designed their own hats too, thinking about the characters on them and the material.
At the end of the day we paraded our hats to our parents and carers.
EYFS
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KS2
Nursery
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Year 3
World Book Day 2025
To kick start World Book Day, we had a teacher swap and Mr Barr came to read us a story called ‘Horrid Henry Robs the Bank.’
We then watched a live ‘Footy and Booky World Book Day Event.’ This was a quiz that featured two rounds of questions (one football-themed, one reading-themed) pitched by our footballing heroes and authors.
To celebrate World Book Day we also came dressed up as a character from a book.
Year 4
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Year 6
This week, we welcomed Pam Daunton, author of The Dove Stone.
She discussed her journey on publishing a book.
We spoke about the importance of knowing the characters and bring in them to life. We also spoke about how important speech is to portray the characters.
We focused on the setting of the book and what we can see and hear. We spoke about what the setting would be made from and what would be happening.
We also swapped classes and each teacher took time to read to a different class in school as well as learning new words and creating definitions cards. It was each child's task to take a new word home they had learnt that day.
Following on from the author visit, we created our own setting maps ad opening lines. We discussed what might be on our map as well as using synonyms to create place names. Have a look at our work and activities from the day.
The children had a visit from the police. They told us all about their job and showed us their uniform, equipment and car.
Whole School Assembly
We had a whole school assembly about Diwali and why people celebrate it. All the classes spoke about their learning.
Nursery and Diwali
After watching a videoclip and also looking at family photos Nursery children made Diya lamps, Rangoli patterns, firework pictures and also Mehndi patterns.
Year 1
We were very fortunate in Year 1 to have Ani's mum come in to speak to us all about Diwali and how her family would be celebrating this at home. She brought in photos for us to look at as well as a Diwali treat for all of the children.
Vedant brought in some Diya Lamps for us to try. We really enjoyed using these and learnt why they are used on Diwali.
We also created our own Diwali cards.
"Diwali is sometimes called the festival of light" - Aria
"When it is Diwali, people make Rangoli patterns" - Ethan
"They use lights to decorate their homes. I think they look beautiful" - Abeeha
Year 2
In Year 2 we learnt that Diwali is the festival of light and we explored how Diwali is celebrated. The children created their own henna designs and also made diyas.
Year 5
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Year 1
Year 1 had a fantastic time listening to Dr Poppleton and learning all about how her role as a doctor uses maths.
This is what we learnt:
I learnt what calculation is - Myles
She has to count the heartbeats! - Aliy
Dr Poppleton has to count breaths. We counted breaths for 30 seconds. Then we times it by two - Alice
We had to double it! - Aliy
She has to measure the medicine very carefully! - Brian
Year 1 have been learning about Katherine Johnson and her work calculating the flight path of rockets. We learnt new vocabulary such as ‘trajectory’ and enjoyed learning facts about Katherine’s life.
Year 2
We kicked started National Numeracy Day by watching a special live lesson focusing on how maths is used in space.
We joined in to a dance routine with Numberblock 1 and had a lot of fun.
As part of the live lesson, we learnt about hoe they use maths in science.
- ‘They use maths to calculate the distance between the stars and the planets.’ - Ali
- ‘They use maths to set the rocket into space.’ - Joel
- ‘Different types of maths is used to launch rockets and they have to do a lot of calculations.’ - Jaxon
We also witnessed Numberblock 10 launch off into space.
Part of National Numeracy Day we played Times Table Bingo.
Year 2 were visited by a Pharmacist, who explained to us how she used maths in her job.
‘A pharmacist uses maths to measure the weight of the medicines.’
‘They have to count how much the medication cost.’
‘They need to use calculations when order more medicine.’
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Year 3
We have been looking at different garments, where they are made and how much they cost to buy.
A school jumper made in Bangladesh cost £3
A school jumper from Pakistan cost £2 and had better quality.
”If we owned a clothes shop, we would need to buy our clothes for as little as possible so that we could make money on them when we sell them.”
”If clothes have patterns and prints on then they will be more expensive so the profit will be less.”
”It costs less to buy from China than England because the factories are bigger and make more clothes so they can sell them cheeper. The factory in China can make 25,000 garments per week and the factory in England can only make 5000 garments per week.”
We have researched information about Florence Nightingale and how she used maths in her job.
We have researched information about Florence Nightingale and how she used maths in her job.
Year 4
The visitor we had in year 4 to talk about their job relating to maths was Poppy’s grandad Tim. He had worked with maths and numbers all his working life and he loved maths and told us that maths (in particular our times tables) are really important in day to day life.
He said, “Numbers are magic, maths is the language of the universe and to love numbers you have to find the patterns in the numbers.”
His first job was working as the manager in a big shoe shop when there was no computers. He would have to use pen and paper to add up the sales of the day, make sure the total of sales adds up to the total of money made that day and also counting to do a stock take which including counting up all the shoes and all their prices.
His second job was working in financial services. At this job, he helped people buy houses, he helped people to save money for the future and for retirement. He worked a lot during the week and worked long hours which led him to create his own business.
This is now Tim’s third and current job. He decided to work for himself and make his own business to help people with their own work life balance. He created a pattern so that he could work out how to work to get enough money but not work as many hours. This was so he could see his family more.
Year 5
In year 5 we read about Rène Decartes. We wrote some facts about why he was influential in mathematics and then played a game of battleships to practise our knowledge of coordinates.
We had a parent visitor to class to talk about their occupation in lecturing and constructional engineering.
Mr Oladapo spoke about how his job and how he uses Mathematics within his employment teaching structural engineering at University and how Mathematics is used in different ways within everyday life. From gaming consoles to airplanes and how calculations are used to create strong buildings.
Mr Oladapo went on to talk about the importance of Mathematics in his life and he enjoyed it so much he would read these books for pleasure which gave him a great understanding for the subject. He told the children his career opportunities were endless due to his knowledge of Mathematics.
Examples of questions asked by the children were
"Do you use pi?"
Mr Oladapo explained he uses pi as 22/7 when needing to build circular rooms and calculating the correct sizes.
"Do you need Mathematics if you want to be a builder?"
Mr Oladapo told the children yes due to the mixing of products like concrete. Requiring the correct amount of water to mix and creating a strong foundation so the building doesn't collapse.
We played an escape room to test our knowledge on different maths areas such as Roman Numerals, area, fractions, line graphs and negative numbers.
Reception
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Year 1
Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed the author visit this week. They learnt about where Mrs P had got the inspiration for her book as well as how she wrote her book. The children loved listening to the story and were able to talk about their own ‘botherbugs’
I thought Mrs P was very interesting and it made me want to write a story - EW
When I have botherbugs I tell my mummy about it - ME
I liked listening to the story - PS
My favourite character was Jojo - ES
Year 2,3 and 4
Today we welcomed a children’s author into our school. Mrs P who is the author for the book titled ‘Jessie and JoJo. The book is focuses on worries and how we can get rid of them.
Mrs P spoke to us about her inspiration behind ‘Jessie and JoJo’ as well as her passion for caring for animals in Australia.
Year 5 and 6
Today we welcomed a children’s author into school. Mrs. P read her book to which was titled Jessie and JoJo. The book revolved around concerns and worries and how we can combat these.
Mrs. P also took time to talk about her career and answer questions the children asked. These included her favourite children’s books and authors and about her work caring for animals in Australia.
“I found it interesting that it took so long for her to draw the pictures. I thought that would be a quick bit.”
”There were some really cute animals that live in Australia. I liked the quokka. I hope she writes a book with it in.”
”Her favourite illustrator was Quentin Blake. He draws the pictures for Roald Dahl books.”
This was a great visit with a powerful message. Thank you Mrs. P.
