Good evening all. I wanted to share with you an exciting new site to explain and support you in helping your child practise their spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. Mrs. Jackson has put together some very useful information for parents and carers to explain what and how we teach these very important skills. There are also videos, slide presentations and practise papers to help your child succeed. Click on the link here to access the site for Year 1. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Schon or myself.

With many thanks for your continued support

Miss R x

Today we introduced the children in Year 1 to ‘Numbots’. Just like TTRockstars you can download the Numbots app and use the same log-in details to access the Numbots games. These games practise the skills of subtilising, number bonds, addition and subtraction. At first the games may appear to be easy but this is because it is practising children’s quick recall skills. The games progressively get harder the more you play. Once children reach level 26 the ‘Challenge’ section will unlock and children will be able to choose their own games that they want to practise.

We hope that you enjoy watching your child’s skills improving each time they play!

Miss Schon and I are overwhelmed by the amazing effort of class 6 and class 7 in our times table challenge this week. On the final evening before the competition ends at 8am tomorrow morning Crew Schon are still in the lead. Perhaps you could fit in a few more rounds before school in the morning. Lets see who will be champion.

We can’t wait to see your maths related outfits for National Number Day tomorrow too.

Well done everyone .

As day 3 in our nail biting times tables slam draws to a close Crew Schon are still in the lead with an average of 187 correct answers per pupil compared with Crew Rodgers 142. Remember that only questions answered in “Garage’ will count towards our scores. You can also change the length of each game…1, 2, or 3 minutes. Over 2/3 of each class is now playing regularly! What an amazing and fun way to Get Smart in your maths learning! Miss Schon and I are blown away by how enthusiastic you all are about our competition and learning your times tables but please remember to limit screen time and to ensure that you are not allowing other family members to answer the questions for you. Practise really does make perfect. If it is not you who is answering the equations you won’t improve as you should, and will be given tables that do not match your ability. Remember, the competition ends at 8am on Friday morning (3rd February) and a new 12 hour whole-school competition will begin in aid of the NSPCC to celebrate National Number Day. We hope you are having a think about what number or maths based costume you could wear for school on that day.

We are so proud of you all.

Miss Rodgers and Miss Schon xx

So as day 2 of our epic battle comes to an end Crew Schon have edged into the lead with an average of 53 correct answers per pupil compared to 45 for Crew Rodgers. It’s neck and neck with everything to play for. Congratulations to Jack from Crew Rodgers who remains in the lead for the second day, and to Spencer from Crew Schon who has shot up the leaderboard and is snapping at Jack’s heels. Remember every correct answer submitted in the ‘Garage’ section of the game earns points for your crew. How will the results look tomorrow evening? Check in to find out.

ROCK ON!!!!!

At the end of day one Crew Rodgers are in the lead with an average of 17 correct answers per pupil with four days to go. Well done to everyone who has logged on and taken part so far. Keep it up rockstars! We got this!