Commendable Computing

This week in computing we have been looking at human systems and computer systems. We have been able to use two of our 4Rs in this lesson. We had to use our Resourcefulness and our Reflectiveness, we accomplished this by using our prior knowledge (of what systems are) and reflecting on how this linked into our new knowledge - allowing us to make comparisons of what is either a human system or a computer system.

Almond

"I don't think I would feel safe, with the computer, sensor traffic lights... what if they stopped working" - Ryan, Almond

Oak

"Most systems still need humans to start it"- George, Oak

Lime

"the human system needs a human to work it? - like when we order online."- JJ, Lime

 

Year 6 Certificates 29.9

We have had another great week in Year 6 and we are delighted to celebrate the success of our pupils in Larch, Redwood and Birch. 

E for E- Ava

Star Writer - Osayande

Reflectivness- Starla

Presentation - Aimen

Resilence - Summer

Reciprocity - Nisa

Happy Teacher- Lucas

 

E for E - Viviana 

Star Writer - Bobby

Resourcefulness- Isabella

Presentation - Varvara

Resilence - Sienna

Teacher Happy - Sarah

E for E- Cherry

Star Writer - Autumn

Reciprocity - Frankie & Edward 

Teacher Happy - Lottie

Volunteer Tracker - Maggie 

Year 6 - Magnificent Mathematicians

Year 6

Magnificent Mathematicians 

This half term, Year 6 have been working on their; number and place value, addition and subtraction, factors and multiples. Pupils have shown resourcefullness by using a range of concrete manipulatives to show their understanding of different concepts. As we are in Year 6, and using concrete manipulatives in our SATs is not feasible, we have been working on how we can use the blank spaces on a test paper for jotting pictorial self-support.  

To support your child with their maths learning; encourage them to use TTRS, ask them to teach you how to make numbers 10, 100 and 1,000 times bigger and use BBC Bitesize to revise any tricky concepts.

'I know how to draw place value charts to help me make a number 1,000 times larger or smaller. This is a strategy I can use anywhere.''  - Maggie, Birch

'Playing Prime Number bingo really taught us how to recognise Prime Numbers in a fun way- I didn't win though.' - Faizah O, Larch

'I know that a prime number has two factors' - Aliza, Redwood

OPAL 29.9.23

 OPAL- Outdoor Play and Learning 

                 

Chalk Drawings 

Wow, what a delight to walk out onto the playground this week and be greeted by such beautiful artwork. 

The children have been very resourceful and spent a long time creating beautiful messages under the canopy. 

They were reflective when considering the location. 

" I am hoping the canopy will protect this design for awhile." 

They are determined not to have them ruined by the rain! 

Please have a look when you are here to pick up your children.  

As always we would appreciate any more resources you could add to our collection. So, do think of us if you are having a clear out. The items we are looking for will enable us to enjoy a wider range of play experiences during playtime (see below for some examples):

• Bread crates
• Cable drums
• Metal/plastic pots and pans
• Range of plastic utensils.
• Guttering
• Dressing up clothes
• Blankets (to add to our den building)
• Small World toys (Dinosaurs, cars etc..)
• Scooters
• Deck chairs/ camping chairs (all sizes)
• Outdoor cushions

Please take any donations to the school office.  

Year 5 Certificates 29.9.23

 

Oak

E for Excellence: Rosie

Star writer: Harvey

Teacher Happy: Chisom

Resilience:Miraz 

Almond

E for Excellence: Ryan

Star writer: Zurielle

Resilience:Simon

Reciprocity: Eden

Reflectiveness:  Khalifa

Lime

E for Excellence:Callum

Star writer: Elyakim 

Resilience: Cameron

Reciprocity:Shivanshi 

Resourcefulness:Vanessa

Reflectiveness:  Mahdi

    

 Year 5 Stay and Learn  - Thursday 5th October - 2.15pm

All three classes will be having their first Stay and Learn session at 2.15pm on Thursday 5th October (in their classrooms). 

The session will be on Writing, focusing specifically on ways to help your child exceed in Year 5.

Please come to the office to be let into the school.

We can't wait to see you!

Year 5 Team

Year 5 Mersea Meeting - Monday 2nd October

  

Year 5 Residential - Mersea Island

We are delighted to inform you that the residential trip has been booked to the Mersea Centre for Outdoor Learning at Mersea Island for Year 5 pupils. Children will leave on Monday 17th June 2024 and return on Wednesday 19th June 2024.

During their stay at the Mersea Centre, children will be able to experience several fun and exciting activities. The opportunity to develop independence and leadership is second to none and a huge part of what we champion here at Broadford.

There will be an information meeting in the Charlton Hall (new hall) on Monday 2nd October 2023 at 3.30pm. After this meeting we will send home information about paying for the trip. Throughout the year, as the trip approaches,  we will send out more correspondence. 

It is very important that you attend this meeting as we will be providing you with all of the information about the residential and payment options. We will also be able to answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting on Monday 2nd October.

Yours sincerely,

The Year 5 Team

Year 5/6 Maths Challenge

 

Welcome to the Maths Challenge for year 5 and year 6.

This weeks challenge is all about perimeter.

Year 5 spellings 25.9

 

A		B		C
1	nurse		burn		what
2	purse		turn		across
3	spurt		hurt		baby
4	burger		lurk		find
5	elder		older		head
6	linger		finger		how
7	fever		enter		long
8	eager		fewer		our
9	snow		slow		sleep
10	blow		tow		took
11	flow		crow
12	know		show
13	frail		train
14	trail		rain
15	hail		pain
16	orbit		solar
17	spherical		spherical
18	astronomer		orbit
19	satellite		rotate
20	celestial		movement