Thornhill Primary School

Sunflowers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Sunflowers

Staff members: Mrs L Oxley, Miss N Shaukat & Miss H Durham

 

A Typical School Day 

 

Morning Job

Reading Comprehension

English - including Grammar and Spelling

Break Time

Maths Fluency

Maths

Lunch Time

Reading for Pleasure

Foundation Subjects (Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Languages, Music, PE, RHE, RE and Science) 

Class Read

Assembly (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

Home Time

 

 

Weekly Overview

 

Monday

Reading book in school - book changing day

Spelling test

Homework set (Spelling and Maths)

Homework due in (from previous week)
Tuesday

Reading book in school 

PE Kit to be worn to school 
Wednesday

Reading book in school
Thursday

Reading book in school - book changing day

PE Kit to be worn to school 
Friday 

Reading book in school 

Termly Overview

Term What we will be covering
Autumn Term

Art - Drawing/Painting

Computing -  

Computer Systems, Word Processing, Creating Media and E-Safety

Design & Technology - Mechanical systems- pulleys

Geography - My region and the Western United States

History - Ancient Egypt

Languages - Spanish

Music - Singing/ Performing

PE - OAA, Multisports, Gymnastics and Dance

RHE - What makes a close friend? Does everybody have the same feelings? Why do some people get married? Are families ever perfect? Control and consent. Protecting our identity.

RE - What does it mean if Christians believe God is Holy and loving? What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain?

Science -  Properties of materials and changes of materials
Spring Term

Art - Collage

Computing -  Programming A, Data and Information and E-Safety

Design & Technology - Food- culture and seasonality

Geography - Brazil & Natural Disasters

History - Masbrough disaster

Languages - Spanish

Music - Composition and Performing Glockenspiel

PE - Fitness, Dodgeball, Football and Mini Muay Thai

RHE -  Should I try and fit in with my friends? Should friends tell us what to do? Is there such thing as a perfect body? Meeting strangers online. Personal information, terms and conditions. Should we be happy all the time? Why do we argue?

RE - Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people? Creation and science, conflicting or complimentary?

Science - Animals Incl Humans Healthy lifestyle and Nutrition
Summer Term

Art - Sculpture

Computing -  Creating Media 2, Programming B and E-Safety

Design & Technology - Electrical Systems

Geography - Industry / environment Economy and trade.

History - A study of a theme beyond 1066- Victorians

Languages - Spanish

Music - Glockenspiel

PE - Kwik Cricket, Basketball, Athletics and Tennis

RHE - How can I stay fit and healthy? Can I avoid getting ill? Who am I? Is there such thing as a  normal family? Why are some people unkind? Analysing digital media. 

RE - How can following God bring freedom and justice? What matters most to Humanists and Christians?

Science - Earth and Space and Forces

Class Novels

So far this year, we have read the following texts:

The Lost Thing - Wikipedia  The Colour Thief : A family's story of depression, Paperback / softback Book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are currently reading:

The Last Bear: Winner of the Blue Peter Award – ‘A dazzling debut’ THE TIMES

 Performance Poetry

Performance poetry 

Calendar

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  • Tuesday 8 Oct 24
    14:45 to 15:10
    Meet the teachers - Year 1/2 You are invited to meet the Year 1/2 team where important information will be shared with a visit to the classroom after. Read more
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  • Friday 25 Oct 24
    Break up for Half Term
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  • Monday 4 Nov 24
    Back to school
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  • Tuesday 19 Nov 24
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  • Tuesday 26 Nov 24
    15:20 to 18:00
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  • Wednesday 4 Dec 24
    15:15 to 18:00
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    INSET DAY - School closed for children
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Follow the relevant instructions below, using the feed address http://thornhillps.greenhousecms.co.uk/ical.ics

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Useful Websites to support learning

 

Times Tables Rockstars is a great way for your child to learn their times tables. Children have their log in information in their reading records. 

Times Tables Rock Stars: Play (ttrockstars.com)

 

Emile Logo - Games Based learning

Children can using Emile to practise their spellings. New tasks will be assigned to students each week. Each child has an individual username and password.

Emile Student Log In (emile-education.com) 

 

The 'Reading Realm' app is great if... - The Literacy Shed | FacebookPoetry Realm – Poetry Roundabout  

 

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The Reading Realm and The Poetry Realm are free apps that can be used on an iPad or tablet. The children will be able to access a variety of age related texts and complete quizzes about their reading.

The Reading Realm Home - The Reading Realm

Scratch is a great way for children to learn and practice their programming skills. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration.

Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share (mit.edu)

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