Homework 21st - 25th May

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'or

1. term
2. summer
3. river
4. number
5. skirt
6. shirt
7. girl
8. first
9. turn
10. purple

Challenge Words:

11. nurse
12. curly

• Thematic Words - based on biodiversity week.

1. biodiversity
2. reduce
3. reuse
4. recycle
5. waste
6. litter

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has bee

Homework 14th - 18th May

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'or

1. fact
2. all
3. talk
4. walk
5. small
6. beanstalk
7. made
8. their
9. drink
10. thank

Challenge Words:

11. blink
12. shrink

• Thematic Words - new vocab from the novel: thematic words for the next few weeks will be new words from the novel 'The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark' that we are reading in class.

1. midnight
2. bleary
3. jolly
4. thunderbolt
5. enchanted
6. kind

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

Homework 8th - 11th May

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'or

1. belt
2. fork
3. storm
4. horse
5. forty
6. goes
7. does
8. morning
9. sport
10. torch

Challenge Words:

11. visitor
12. homework

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. pollination
2. bees
3. summer
4. insect
5. author
6. novel

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables:  A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

Homework 23rd - 27th April

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. 

1. should
2. oil
3. coin
4. noisy
5. toilet
6. would
7. boiling
8. boy
9. toy
10. destroy

Challenge Words:
11. annoy
12. voyage

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. adverb
2. legend
3. fact
4. report
5. amount
6. cent

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +5. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:

Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done

Homework 16th - 20th April

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'ew'

1. held
2. few 
3. flew
4. grew
5. chew
6. because
7. want
8. newspaper
9. jewel
10. saw

Challenge Words:

11. review
12. threw

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. environment
2. pollution
3. plastic
4. Earth Day
5. compound words
6. sun

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +4. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

Homework 12th - 16th

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'ay'

1. his
2. went
3. night
4. high
5. might
6. light
7. any
8. many
9. flight
10. frightening

Challenge Words:
11. bright

12. thigh

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. habitat
2. St. Patrick
3. Lá Fheile Pádraig (St. Patricks Day)
4. saint
5. adapt

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +1. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:

Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done

Seachtain na Gaeilge!

This week is Seachtain na Gaeilge! (Irish Week). The children are getting airgead (coins) for using Irish throughout the week. Here are some Irish phrases you could use if you want to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge at home as well!
Conas atá tú? - How are you?
Cad a d'ith tú don dhinnéar/ lón/ bricfeasta? - What did you have for dinner/ lunch/ breakfast?
Cad is ainm duit? - What's your name?
Cén aois thú? - How old are you?
Cén saghas aimsir atá ann inniu? - What's the weather today?
Cad atá ar an téilifís? - What's on TV

Homework 26th February

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'ay'

1. skin
2. say
3. away
4. play
5. today
6. tray
7. why
8. playground
9. crayon
10. stay

Challenge Words:

11. birthday
12. yesterday

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. graph
2. data
3. reslience
4. titanic

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +9. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

Homework 19th - 23rd February

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'wh'

1. did
2. twin
3. whale
4. wheel
5. white
6. whisper
7. what
8. when
9. which
10. where

Challenge Words:

11. whisker
12. wheelchair

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. coast
2. beach
3. sea
4. fraction
5. verbs
6. half

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +9. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

Homework 5th - 9th February

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'u_e' or the 'magic e'. .

1. swim
2. cube
3. tune
4. used
5. excuse
6. little
7. down
8. useless
9. mule
10. tube

Challenge Words:

11. amuse
12. confuse

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. friendship
2. clouds
3. cumulus
4. cirrus
5. kindness
6. coast

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +8. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

Homework 22nd - 26th

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'i_e' or the 'magic e'. I will not be testing last weeks spellings formally but may ask a few during spelling and writing activities this week.

1. smell
2. bike
3. time
4. smile
5. prize
6. slide
7. line
8. like
9. have
10. kite

Challenge Words:
11. Spine
12. arrive

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. international
2. Poland
3. Russia
4. equality
5. hundred

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +5. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

Reading at home:
Each child has a book in their homework folder for reading at home. The children have all week to read this book. There is a reading log at the front of the book to fill out each night to show that reading has been done. 

International Week:

As part of International Week we are completing a class project on Poland. If any parents have anything from Poland (coins, flags, artefacts) that they would be willing to send in that would be brilliant. If any Polish parents would like to come in and talk a bit about Polish culture and history that would also be fantastic, just send me an email! 

We will be having "Poland Day" on Wednesday where we will showcase what we have learned. The children should wear as much red and white as they can find! Thanks!

Homework 15th - 20th January

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on 'a_e' or the 'magic e'. I will not be testing last weeks spellings formally but may ask a few during spelling and writing activities this week.

1. ran
2. hat
3. came
4. grape
5. name
6. cake
7. old
8. only
9. pavement
10. ate

Challenge Words:
11. plate
12. shade

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. rights
2. weather
3. Poland
4. emotions
5. international

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly. The spelling practice sheets were put into their spelling folders but some children forgot their folder today so if it is at home can you put the sheet in tonight.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet. These are relating to topics we are looking at in English and Maths. 

Tables: This week the children will be doing +4. A practice page is attached at the start. The children should only do one day per night. I.e on Monday do Monday's part. I will test these on Friday.

PALS Reading:

We are starting a new reading strategy called PALS in class this week. PALS stands for Peer Assisted Learning Strategies. Each child will begin on the class reader 'The New Suit' and will read the book in pairs and act as 'coach' for each other. The children will not be reading this book at home and I will be giving leveled readers to the children during the week. 

International Week:
As part of International Week we are completing a class project on Poland. If any parents have anything from Poland (coins, flags, artefacts) that they would be willing to send in that would be brilliant. If any Polish parents would like to come in and talk a bit about Polish culture and history that would also be fantastic, just send me an email! Thanks!

Homework 8th - 12th January

I hope everyone had a lovely break and is settling back into the New Year!

This week we are taking it easy with homework to ease back into it. The children all wrote down their spellings yesterday and should learn these for the test on Friday.

Spellings:

so
my
party
story
happy
fuzzy
fluffy
silly
sleepy
funny

Challenge Words:

rusty

puppy

The children also received a tables sheet today to practice their +3 tables for the tables test on Friday. 
They will do one of the sections per night and I told them to do Monday and Tuesday tonight for Homework. 

Homework 25th-29th September

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week is a review week looking back over previous sounds and revising any words the children had difficulty with.

1. Tuesday
2. Wednesday
3. cash
4. rash
5. shell
6. chimp
7. chip
8. chin
9. path
10. thug

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class of Myself. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. Extended Family
2. right
3. left
4. directions
5. canine
6. molar
7. setting
8. Mosque

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed on is written on the front of the sheet.This week there are no English sheets for Tuesday and Wednesday as the children should complete their 'All About My Family' Project these days.

All About My Family Project: The children should answer the questions on the sheet with the help of a parent or guardian at home. This will be combined with work done in class to create an 'All About Me' display by the end of the week. It would be great if you could stick in as many photographs as you can!

Team Teaching
The class is split into groups of 5/6 and each group receives 45 minutes of literacy work with one of the assigned teachers. Some of these groups have received readers for homework so check with your child about whether or not they have reading tonight.Some groups have a reading log in their folder to keep track of their reading progress. 

Homework 18th - 22nd September

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on the 'th' sound.

1. sad
2. flag
3. this
4. with
5. that
6. thank
7. me
8. we
9. thinking
10. Wednesday

This week we also have 2 'challenge' words that the children can choose to learn if they think they want the challenge. There is no pressure on any child to learn these it's just an add on for anyone who wants a challenge! These are:

     12. teeth

     13. cloth

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class of Myself. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together, SESE and English. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. kindness
2. summarise
3. recount
4. oldest
5. youngest
6. touch

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet. The sheets are back to back this week and the day of the week that they should be completed by is written on the front of the sheet.

The children have started 'Team Teaching' this week. The class is split into groups of 5/6 and each group receives 45 minutes of literacy work with one of the assigned teachers. Some of these groups have received readers for homework so check with your child about whether or not they have reading tonight.

Homework 11th - 14th

Homework - Monday 11th - Thursday 14th 

Hi all,

Here's an outline of the homework for this week.

• Spellings: Please learn the list of spellings for the test on Friday. This week the spellings are based on the 'ch' sound.

1. hot
2. blot
3. chips
4. lunch
5. chest
6. much
7. he
8. she
9. chicken
10. Tuesday

• Thematic Words: These are words relating to the theme in class of Myself. These words also relate to topics being covered in Learn Together and SESE. The children should know the meaning of these words and be able to read and discuss them by Friday.

1. caretaker
2. principal
3. change
4. grow
5. portrait
6. differences

The children wrote these words out in class today so if you could check that they have spelled them correctly.

Maths and English sheets: Each night the children should complete one maths sheet and one English sheet.

• Monday: 'ch' worksheet and adding within 10
• Tuesday: Rainbow Spellings - choose 8 spellings to practice and maths sheet making 13. 
• Wednesday: Correcting the sentences (focusing on capital letters and full stops) and 'Addition 2'
• Thursday: English comprehension 'The Hedgehog' and 'Colour by Sum'