Good morning children! We can’t wait to see you this morning ready to start a new year at Smalley Richardson! Your teachers have been working so hard to get your classrooms ready for learning again! You will have lots of new rules to follow to help keep everyone safe but we know you can do it!
See you very soon,
from Mrs Mason and everyone at school
A special mention today to India who's been working really hard at home and who delighted me by popping her recent work through my door yesterday! She's really enjoyed finding out all about Rosa Parks and has created this beautifully written and beautifully presented piece all about her. As a former History teacher, I am super impressed and passionate about teaching and learning about the fight for equal civil rights and India's work is especially resonant at this time as much as ever. Really well done India on a thoughtful, significant and amazing piece of work!
Are you ready Class 4?
Today is your last day as a year 4 pupil and nearly the beginning of your Summer holidays. ☀️
So, setting goals is an excellent way for you to try and achieve things that you might not think is possible. Goal setting will also help you to improve your confidence and self-esteem when you see that you can achieve the target you've set. Create a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ together with a member of your family.
Use the headings: Learning, Friendships, Physical Challenge, Well being and Family. Under each heading I want you to write a goal. Think carefully about how long it will take to achieve each goal, who or what can help you and any difficulties you may have to overcome.
It seems very strange to be saying goodbye and have a lovely summer holiday through the website. We have enjoyed all of the work you've sent in and been so pleased you have taken on the challenges and tasks.
Thank you for being a lovely class again, I always enjoyed teaching you in year 3 and have loved seeing how much you have improved through this year.
Have a great holiday and see you next year.
Love
Mrs Rawlings 🌈☀️🥳
Bite Size
We are encouraging all parents to use the package the BBC is providing through the Bitesize website. Links to other effective resources will be posted, such as the Oak National Academy. Please do not feel you have to do everything, we want to equip not overload.
Click the links below for the following lessons:
Oak National Academy
There are no new lessons on the website this week but all previous lessons are there and you can use those already published to revise specific topics or complete any that you missed should you wish to.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/schedule-by-year/year-3/#
Shared Work
If you have any questions or need any support with learning at home please contact our new class specific email at:
class3homelearning@richardson.derbyshire.sch.uk
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our 'Great Smalley Bake Off' posts over the last few weeks. It has been lovely to see all of your yummy creations and we definitely have some very talented bakers out there! Theo has been a consistent contestant throughout and has produced a wide variety of treats, fully deserving of a 'Star Baker' title. Well done Theo!
Have a lovely summer break everyone!
Hello Class 4!
Today is Thursday and as artwork is a great tool for self-exploration and self-expression, I'd like you to create a piece of artwork which represents your personality and highlights your individual qualities.
This could be a picture or something more abstract using materials available at home. You might find listening to your favourite music encourages your own expression. Once completed, share your piece of art work, discuss it with your parents or family member and tell them what you wanted to represent in this piece. How did you try to show off your personality through this artwork?
Bite Size
We are encouraging all parents to use the package the BBC is providing through the Bitesize website. Links to other effective resources will be posted, such as the Oak National Academy. Please do not feel you have to do everything, we want to equip not overload.
Click the links below for the following lessons:
Oak National Academy
There are no new lessons on the website this week but all previous lessons are there and you can use those already published to revise specific topics or complete any that you missed should you wish to.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/schedule-by-year/year-3/#
Shared Work
If you have any questions or need any support with learning at home please contact our new class specific email at:
Good morning Class 4!
Ending the academic year can be a time that is full of mixed emotions for many of you. However, whilst many aspects of school life change, many remain the same too. Spend some time with your family discussing all of the similarities and differences between your current class and class 5 that you will be going into. For example, your lunchtime might remain the same or you may get the chance to play a new instrument or join a new club. Record the similarities and differences in a clear way.
A new year is also a great time to make new friends. Can you create a poster that illustrates top tips for making friends and showing kindness? Why don't to speak to family members or your friends to gather some ideas first.
Bite Size
We are encouraging all parents to use the package the BBC is providing through the Bitesize website. Links to other effective resources will be posted, such as the Oak National Academy. Please do not feel you have to do everything, we want to equip not overload.
Click the links below for the following lessons:
Oak National Academy
There are no new lessons on the website this week but all previous lessons are there and you can use those already published to revise specific topics or complete any that you missed should you wish to.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/schedule-by-year/year-3/#
Shared Work
If you have any questions or need any support with learning at home please contact our new class specific email at:
Good Morning Class 4,
Every child is unique and special.
Over the course of the last year, you have achieved so much in year 4 . Whether that’s learning your times tables, improving your score on TT Rockstars, gaining an award or winning a competition. Remember how important an achievement is and that it is something that has been accomplished through great effort, skill, perseverance or courage.
We would like you to mind map all of your achievements this year, both in school and outside of school. Share the mind map with your family, tell them what you feel is your greatest achievement. Can you write about a particular special achievement? Remember to include how you accomplished it. What barriers you faced. Who helped you and how it made you feel?
Why not record this as a story featuring you as the main character? You could write a newspaper report or even write a rap!
I have watched you all develop since leaving my class in year 3. I know you have made great achievements no matter how big or how small. So record it, celebrate it and remember to post your work so Mrs MacDonald and Mrs Boole can share it with you.
Love
Mrs Rawlings x
Bite Size
We are encouraging all parents to use the package the BBC is providing through the Bitesize website. Links to other effective resources will be posted, such as the Oak National Academy. Please do not feel you have to do everything, we want to equip not overload.
Click the links below for the following lessons;
Oak National Academy
There are no new lessons on the website this week but all previous lessons are there and you can use those already published to revise specific topics or complete any that you missed should you wish to.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/schedule-by-year/year-3/#
Shared Work
If you have any questions or need any support with learning at home please contact our new class specific email at:
Hi Class 4,
We hope you've had a lovely weekend. This is your last week as a year 4! We know it's very strange that we’re still not together but today we’d like you to record your memories.
Starting a new academic year is a time for you to say farewell to current teachers and classmates and hello to many new faces. It is important for you to cherish your favourite memories. I would like you to create a drawing or piece of art about a special memory and frame it in a hand-made photo frame.
You might also like to choose to draw a favourite lesson, a funny moment with friends, a school trip, your favourite teacher or maybe a job role you were proud of. Maybe you could choose to decorate the photo frame provided or to craft your own ideas using card. Click here for photo frame ideas.
BBC Bitesize
We are encouraging all parents to use the package the BBC is providing through the Bitesize website. Links to other effective resources will be posted, such as the Oak National Academy. Please do not feel you have to do everything, we want to equip not overload.
Click the links below for lessons on:
Oak National Academy
There are no new lessons on the website this week but all previous lessons are there and you can use those already published to revise specific topics or complete any that you missed should you wish to.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
Shared Work
If you have any questions or need any support with learning at home please contact our new class specific email at:
Please click on the link below to download.
Download Summer activities for children and young people 10.7.20
Class 3, Class 4, Class 5 and Class 6, as we can’t all get together for a special assembly like we usually would on the last day of term, I thought it would be lovely to get together online. So next next Wednesday, please join us (via Zoom) to have a chat with me and to have a catch up with the rest of your class! (Both in and out of school.)
In addition Year 6, if you would like to, you could also wear your school sweatshirt one final time!
We will be emailing out the Zoom link for your class prior to each 'meeting', so please keep an eye on your inboxes!
Mrs Mason 😊
