In Zakynthos this week……

For Maths, we have focused on making links between the 3, 6 and 9 times-tables. The children used resources such as arrays and hundred squares, as well as were able to reason and explore number facts to look for structural patterns.

In English, we focused on identifying how the author creates tension, identified indirect speech and were able to compare characters from the text.

In Science, we have learnt about using classification keys to group, identify and name local living things, recognised that different living things live in different types of habitats and were able to recognise the impact humans can have on habitats.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning – 22.11.24

Have a wonderful weekend.

Miss Weithers

This week in Zakynthos …

In Maths, we have focused on exploring the link between counting in 3s and the 3 times-table to understand multiples of 3 in a range of contexts. Additionally, the children have understanding of the fact that the 6 times-table is double the 3 times-table.

In English, we focused on retrieving information from the text and explaining a point using evidence. The children were able to describe the characters in chapter two of ‘The Iron Man’ considering their appearance and behaviour, as well as write an explanation about how the characters felt using evidence from the text.

In History, we have learnt about how the Roman soldiers were equipped for war and the Roman army battle formations. The children have made inferences about life in Roman times and have identified the Roman legacy in Britain.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning – 15.11.24.docx

Have a great weekend!

Miss Weithers

Dear Parents and Carers

In Maths, we have focused on Inverse Operations, where the children learnt that inverse operations means opposite operations or operations which reverse or undo one other.  The knew that addition and subtraction are inverse operations and that we use the inverse to calculate an unknown starting point or to check that an answer is accurate.  Also, the children were able to estimate by rounding to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand.

In English, we focused on identifying the other key characters in chapter two of the class novel ‘The Iron Man’. The children used drama to explore the origins of the Iron Man and were able to pick a story idea and then use the drama style to explore the story.

For our History lesson next week, we will be re-enacting some of the Roman soldiers training. For those of you who have not brought a shield, you will need to bring in recycle packaging that can be used to make the shield.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning – 08.11.24

Have a great weekend!

Miss Weithers

Good afternoon Parents and Carers.

This week in Maths, we  focused on  securing our knowledge of column method in addition and subtraction, involving exchanging (borrowing). The children understand we can exchange 1 ten for 10 ones, 1 hundred for 10 tens and 1 thousand for 10 hundreds. For maths home learning, this week I have sent sheets to to consolidate their understanding to consolidate their complimenting to make 100 or 1000.

In English, we started our new book ‘Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes. We started with a focus on first impressions, we then moved on to look at some of the ways the author described the events in the story. We ended the week with some writing around the opening of the text and some of us also explored the events through role play.

In Science, we focused on classifying animals into groups based on shared characteristics. The children were able to identify broad groups of animals (invertebrates) and created a carroll diagram to sort the invertebrate cards. The children used animal sorting word banks to consider a variety of criteria.

For those of you who will be remaining in school, you will be having a fun packed few days all about the Romans. You will need to bring in some resources. Please see the list below:

• Empty cereal boxes
• Kitchen roll tubes
• Any small cardboard packaging including paper packaging (Amazon)

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning – 01.11.24

Have a wonderful weekend!

Miss Weithers

Dear Parents, Carers,

This week in English, we completed our big write; a newspaper report on the arrival of the Windrush. We also looked at poetry related to the Windrush Generation. The children were able to identify the themes and to identify poetic features too.

In Maths, the children focused on learning how to add and subtract two numbers with no exchange and how to add two numbers across a 10 and a 100.

In Science, the children had an enjoyable time learning that animal faeces (poo) can give us clues about digestion, teeth and diet. They used a magnifying glass to look at different pictures of faeces from different animals and had to complete a Poo Clue Results Table. They had to guess the animal, whether they were herbivore, carnivore or omnivore and what was in the poo.

In RE, we learnt about the importance of Christian Harvest and the importance of being thankful.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning – 18.10.24

Have a wonderful and restful half term!

Miss Weithers

Dear Parent and Carers,

In Maths, the children continued with the Unit Addition and Subtraction. We focused on to Add 1s across a 10s, to Add 10s across a 100 and then looked at Subtracting 1s across a 10 and Subtracting 10s across a 100.

In English, we have completed our big write which was to write a newspaper report on the arrival of the Windrush. The children were able to proofread and edit their work before writing the published piece.

In Science, we have recognised producers, prey and predators in food chains and were able to explain population changes using scientific ideas.

For our ART lesson next week, please bring in one of the following:

• Clean recyclable plastic
• Bubble wrap
• Polystyrene packages
• Cardboard rolls

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakythnos Home Learning

Have a wonderful and restful weekend!

Miss Weithers

This week in Zakynthos ….

In Maths, the children started a new unit ‘Addition and Subtraction’ and we focused on adding and subtracting 1s, 10s and 100s and spotting the pattern.

In English, the children focused on the rules for writing direct speech and had a go at rewriting a text to include the punctuation needed to show direct speech. They also focused on writing a concluding paragraph using informed openers, recapped first, second and third personal pronouns and looked at tools needed to write a newspaper report.

In Science, we have learnt to recognise that differences in teeth relating to an animal’s diet. The children first recapped the different types of teeth that they have and their function.  Then they looked at a selection of animal skulls, had to guess the animal by looking at its teeth and to say whether it is from a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning (04.10.24)

Have a lovely weekend!

Miss Weithers

Good afternoon Parents, Carers.

This week in English, the children have focused on structuring a newspaper article including a headline, introductory paragraph (using the five w’s), the main facts (using clear paragraphs) and an image with a caption.

In Maths, we continued to focus on Place Value looking at estimating numbers on a number line to 1,000, compared and ordered numbers to 1,000 and counting in 50’s.

In Science, we learnt about looking after our teeth; what foods and beverages cause the greatest damage and how to effectively bush teeth to promote good oral hygiene.

In PSHE, we focused on looking at groups that make up the community.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos – Home Learning (27.09.24).docx

Have a great weekend!

Miss Weithers

This week in Year 3:

In Maths the children have focused on place value with numbers to 1,000 and beyond. This included the introduction of flexible partitioning. This was a challenging concept, therefore this week’s home learning will give them the opportunity to practice.

In English we have continued to read our class book ‘Coming to England’ written by Floella Benjamin and have begun to look at the features of a diary entry.

In Science, we have learnt about the different types of teeth and their functions.

In Music , the children had to write news headlines to fit into the calypso song that they have been learning.

The children will now be doing one lesson of PE as week, as swimming on Thursday’s (for the girls) will replace their second lesson.

Please find the home learning attached, so for the delay, I have had so much problems trying to embed the link for you.

Week 3 – Home Learning (20.09.24)

Hope you had a wonderful.

Miss Weithers

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back and I hope you all had a wonderful and memorable holiday.

This week in Maths, the children focused on Place Value with numbers up to 1,000.

In English we have begun to read Floella Benjamin’s autobiography ‘Coming to England’ and to engage with the text using inference and retrieval skills.

In Science, we enjoyed a lively demonstration of the digestive system and in PE we will be focusing on Sport Hall Athletics and Cross Country.

I do apologise for not sending the children home with their homework book, due to rushing to get them out on time. They will receive their book on Monday.

Please find the home learning attached:

Zakynthos Home Learning – 13.09.24

Have a wonderful weekend!

Miss Weithers