Category Archives: St Piran

Homework

For homework this week I would like children to write at least one sentence about an animal that they saw on our trip to the Zoo. Ask your child to explain which animal was their favourite and try to include details of the animal’s looks and habitat. The children can then draw a picture of their favourite animal. For an extra challenge write a recount of your trip to the Zoo including your favourite parts.

Support tips:

• Talk to your child about their favourite animal.
• Encourage your child to sound out the sounds they can hear in words.

Encourage your child to check their writing through to check that it makes sense

Newquay Zoo trip

On Tuesday we adventured to Newquay Zoo on our trip. We had great fun seeing all of the animals and even met a few of them up close. The children behaved beautifully and were a credit to the School. A special thank you to those parents who came along and helped.

Transition afternoon

On Wednesday the 1^st of July St Piran class will be spending the afternoon in Penhaligon Class with their next teacher Mr Howes. This afternoon will allow the children to meet Mr Howes again and get to know him better in preparation for September.

Many thanks

Rachel Kitaruth and the St Piran team

rkitaruth@perranporth.cornwall.sch.uk.

Important dates

Wednesday 1^st July- Transition afternoon

Friday 3^rd July- Own clothes day (children to bring in wrapped sweets)

Friday 10^th July- School Fayre (after school)

Tuesday 14^th July- St Piran class assembly and open afternoon 2pm

Wednesday 22^nd July- Last day of the Summer term

Today St Piran class spent the day at Newquay Zoo. We were lucky enough to meet hissing cockroaches, African land snails and Cookie the snake. We learnt about different animal habitats in our workshop and had a great day exploring the zoo.  

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This afternoon we were lucky enough to meet Kira and Jade. Two Golden Retrievers who we learnt about and they gave lots of attention to. Thank you to Zara’s Mum for arranging the visit.

Our superstar home learners . . .

We had a very special visit from Kira and Jade. Thank you to Zara’s Mum for arranging the visit.

Homework

For homework this week I would like children to complete the doubling and halving worksheets. The children should be able to recall the double facts for numbers 1-5 and then the numbers 1-10. To help your child with doubling use counters or household objects to help them see the process. For doubling two digits numbers this week we have learnt to partition two digit numbers then to double then tens followed by the units. For example to double the number 14 you would double the ten first (10 + 10= 20), then double the 4 (4 +4 = 8), then add together the tens and the units (20 + 8).This method also works for halving even two digit numbers halve the tens first and then the units.

Newquay Zoo Trip

On Tuesday our class will be visiting Newquay Zoo to learn how different animals have adapted according to their habitats. The children all need to wear their school uniform and to have a packed lunch unless previously ordered. Children will also need to wear suitable footwear and to have with them a waterproof coat, a sun hat and sun tan lotion, depending on the weather. It perhaps is a good idea to put your child’s packed lunch, drinks bottle, waterproof coat and sun hat into a rucksack with their name on so that it is easy to carry.  We will be returning to school in time for the end of the school day and after school clubs. Please note children do not need to bring their book bags with them to school on Tuesday.

Warm weather

As the weather gets warmer just a reminder that children are allowed to bring their own drinks bottles into the classroom which can be refilled throughout the day. Please make sure the drinks bottle is named. Children may also wear hats and sunglasses at lunchtime please make sure these are named.

Transition afternoon

On Wednesday the 1^st of July St Piran class will be spending the afternoon in Penhaligon Class with their next teacher Mr Howes. This afternoon will allow the children to meet Mr Howes again and get to know him better in preparation for September.

Many thanks

Rachel Kitaruth and the St Piran team

rkitaruth@perranporth.cornwall.sch.uk.

Important dates

Tuesday 23^rd June- St Piran class trip to the zoo.

Wednesday 1^st July- Transition afternoon.

Tuesday 14^th July- St Piran class assembly and open afternoon 2pm.

Our superstars home learners . . .

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We made our own storyboards in the Environmental Area. Can you tell which stories they are from?

Phonics Screening Check

The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check statutory assessment will take place next week. The children will asked to read 20 real words and 20 nonsense words. The check will take up to ten minutes and will be conducted by myself on a one to one basis in the meeting room. I have explained to the children that they will all be reading real words and alien words with me in the meeting room but do not wish to worry the children about the check. All children have read real words and nonsense words with me previously which means that the check should not cause the children any distress.

Support tips:

• Use your phonics pack to practise reading real words and nonsense words with your child.
• Use the Phonics Play website to practise sorting real words and nonsense words.

Homework

For homework this week I would like the children to practise their phonics by using their phonics books, reading real words and nonsense words, and playing on phonics games on the Phonics Play website. I will not be setting spellings for this week.

Swimming

Our class will be swimming on a Monday afternoon and on a Thursday morning. Each child will need to have a named swimming costume and a towel in school with them on these days. If you would like your child to wear goggles, please bring in a note confirming you give permission for your child to wear goggles whilst swimming. If you would like to volunteer to help the children change or are willing to help from in the pool please come and see myself or a member of the team to discuss details and availability.

Special visitor

Hopefully next week we will be having a special visit from a puppy and their owner who is an experienced dog breeder. We will be learning about how to look after a puppy and discussing the changes that will happen to the puppy as it grows up. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding allergies, phobias etc.

Many thanks

Rachel Kitaruth and the St Piran team

rkitaruth@perranporth.cornwall.sch.uk.

Important dates

Tuesday 23^rd June- St Piran class trip to the zoo.

Tuesday 14^th July- St Piran class assembly and open afternoon 2pm.

Our home learning superstars . . .

We made clay creatures as part of our Outdoor Learning . . .

Homework

For homework this week I would like the children to write at least one sentence about their favourite animal. To help your child ask them to explain why they have chosen their animal. The children can then draw a picture of their animal. For an extra challenge research an animal and write down the key facts about them.

Support tips:

• Talk to your child about their favourite animal.
• Help your child to use the National Geographic Kids website to research animal facts.

http://ngkids.co.uk/animals

Swimming

Our class will be swimming on a Monday afternoon and on a Thursday morning. Each child will need to have a named swimming costume and a towel in school with them on these days. If you would like your child to wear goggles, please bring in a note confirming you give permission for your child to wear goggles whilst swimming. Armbands will be provided.

SEAL

Miss Dodson has asked that the children bring in a photograph of themselves as a baby or a younger age to discuss how they have changed. Please could all children bring in a photograph of themselves. Photographs will be returned.

Outdoor learning opportunities

St Piran class will be participating in weekly outdoor based lessons. These lessons will take place on the beach when the tide allows or in our environmental area. The children need to be prepared to be outside whatever the weather on a Wednesday morning, with suitable footwear and a waterproof coat.

Pet photos

If your child would like to add to our pet/animal photo collection please bring in a photo and we will add it to our display. Please feel free to email photos of the children with their pets or with animals to the address below and I can print them.

Many thanks

Rachel Kitaruth and the St Piran team

rkitaruth@perranporth.cornwall.sch.uk.

Important dates

Tuesday 23^rd June- St Piran class trip to the zoo.

Tuesday 14^th July- St Piran class assembly and open afternoon 2pm.