Amethyst
Welcome to Amethyst's class page.
Welcome to our class page. Everything you need to know about our curriculum, PE days, homework and important dates can be found here.
Amethyst class will be taught by Miss Clarke and supported by Mrs Ciurba. On Tuesdays, Mrs Middleton will be teaching.
Homework
We would like to request your support in continuing your child's learning at home through weekly homework. Homework will be set each Thursday and will be due back the following Thursday. Children are able to access a homework club on a Wednesday in the library.
* Maths and English homework will be completed through the online learning platform called 'Atom'. Children's log in details are on the back of their new Learning Logs.
* Children will also be expected to read five times a week for a minimum of 15 minutes. Please ensure to sign your child's Learning Log as these will be checked daily by adults in the classroom.
* Children will be provided with weekly spelling lists which will link to their in-class spelling lessons. Spelling tests will take place on a Thursday.
* There is weekly Time Table rocks stars set for each child to complete.
PE Days
Amethyst’s PE days will be Wednesday and Friday. Please ensure children come into school with suitable clothing for the weather on that day. At least one of the PE sessions will be outside, even when it is cold!
Cycle 3 - The World has Changed
Our learning this cycle is based around the Anglo-Saxons and Scots, looking at why they invaded Britain, what made them stay and the influences it has on our lives today. We will also be looking at animals, including humans, in science. Looking at human development and how we change from being a baby right into old age.
Dates to Remember
14th February - Mufti Day
6th March - World Book Day
10th March - Science Week
21st March - Comic Relief
4th April - Mufti day
9th May - Group photos
Cycle 2 - What a Wonderful World
Our learning this cycle is based around volcanoes and earthquakes, looking at how and why these happen, linking these with what the impact of these are. We will be looking at the story of The Firework Makers Daughter in English. We will also be looking at Forces, and earth and space in science, learning about Newton's third law of motion and how the Solar system moves and how its affects us here on Earth.
Dates to Remember
2nd December - Christmas decoration day
6th December - Christmas Carol Concert 2pm
6th December - Christmas Fayre
12th December - Christmas Jumper Day
20th December - Last day of term
Cycle 1 – People of our world
Our learning this cycle is based around Ancient Maya. We will be looking at the story of the hero twins in English and exploring how their daily life compares to ours today. We will also be looking at properties and changes of materials in science.
Dates to remember:
21st October - Mayan workshop
23rd October - Class assembly