LUDGVAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 12.06.20
LUDGVAN SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER12.06.20
LUDGVAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 12.06.20
A word from the Principal...
Welcome,
This week we have welcomed back a number of children from Reception, Y1 and Y6 in line with
Government guidance. The transition has gone really smoothly and both staff and children have
really enjoyed the small group working. Numbers are steadily increasing, so if your child is in one of
the eligible year groups, please let me know if you would like them to attend school so I can ensure
we have appropriate plans in place. As numbers continue to grow, there is a possibility that we will
reach capacity as we are not prepared to put the health of our children or staff at risk by relaxing
our procedures.
It’s been great to see how well the Zoom meetings are going in your children’s classes, so I would
strongly suggest you and your child get involved with these as it’s a great way to stay in touch during
these difficult times. I attended the Y6 Zoom quiz this week, which was great as both Y6 bubbles
were involves and several children also connected from home. The questions were devised by
Jacob and Isaac and were perfectly pitched, It was really good fun and would only have been better
if Mati hadn’t snatched victory from me by 1 point!
Moving forward, we will continue to offer provision for our Key Worker children as well as Reception,
Y1 and Y6 in school, whilst maintaining our online home learning for all year groups. With the numbers
increasing as they, it is unlikely that we will be able to offer a school return to any additional
year groups, but we will keep you updated if this changes.
If there is anything that we can do to make the current situation easier for you, please let me know
and thank you for your ongoing support.
Stay safe,
Mr Adam Anderson
Principal
Home Learning...
The Early Year’s children have been working incredibly hard again this week.
This week’s story was Commotion in the Ocean and they had great fun describing
the animals, finding the rhyming words and making up their own poems.
The children have conducted science experiments to learn all about salt water
density! They have researched the underwater habitats of different animals
and learnt all about the layers of the ocean.
They have been very creative making under the sea animals and I have enjoyed
finding out what their one wish would be if they found a magical shell. I
love this one “to come back to school and cuddle everyone”.
Home learning...
This week has been another very busy week in Year 1! We have loved welcoming
some of you back to school and have been very proud of how well you have
returned. You have enjoyed working in your new ‘bubbles’ and have been having
lots of fun with your friends. Those of you who haven’t come back yet are
still working really hard and it looks like you are having lots of fun at home! We
have loved watching your videos of you singing Incy Wincy Spider and finding
ancient things around your homes. Some of you have even been busy growing
the seeds you planted in science. Well done Year 1 for another great week -
keep up all your hard work, you are superstars!
Home learning...
This week Year 2 have been focusing on the story The lighthouse Keepers
Lunch. The children have learnt about lighthouse and have used their map
skills to locate some lighthouses around Cornwall. They have written diary
entries using time adverbials, designed their own lighthouses and some people
have even visited beaches near lighthouses! They have also been learning
to tell the time. On Tuesday we had a lovely Zoom catch up and played some
games.
Well done Class 2, you are working so hard, keep up the good work!
Home learning...
Year 3 have been exploring rainforests further by looking at their layers and the habitat
it provides for some of the wildlife in them. We also compared the Amazon rainforest
with Sherwood forest to see similarities and differences in size, wildlife and features.
Class 3 have also designed their own chocolate room for art which relates directly to
our story this term “Charlie and the Chocolate factory”. Some of the designs made my
mouth water.
Home Learning...
The children have learnt all about different creatures that live in the oceans this
week, discovering the weird and wonderful world of the deep sea! The children
researched layers of the ocean and made information pages about animals
that live there and how they survive. Their art skills also shone this week, with
some fabulous drawings of seahorses, aquariums and octopus! I was really
impressed with some of the extra learning that has taken place outside of the
classroom including Gracie’s awesome cooking skills and a very thought provoking
poem from Sofia. Keep it up everyone!
Home learning...
Class 5 have been working so hard; they have been learning lots of new skills and
information. The children have also been teaching Mrs Martin-Laity loads of new information
that she didn’t know before! They have been creating their own information
texts linked to their interests. There has been a wide range of texts from Liverpool
FC, dinosaurs, sharks and foods from around the world; they have been very interesting
to read. Another area the children have been looking into is endangered species
around the world. An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become
extinct in the near future. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as
habitat loss, poaching and invasive species. They created images and information
about an endangered species of their choice and made it very clear that they need
help.
Home learning...
What a fantastic week Year 6 have had! It has been lovely to see so many of
them back in school and those at home working so hard. The children at school
have enjoyed their ‘bubbles’ and have adapted to the new routines of school
so well. We even enjoyed a virtual quiz with both bubbles, children from home
and Mr Anderson. It was lovely to feel as though most of the class were back
together again. This week, Year 6 has been focusing on the book The Explorer
by Katherine Rundell. We have enjoyed reading the book and even had a go at
designing a new front cover as well as creating a ‘survival list’ for if we were
stuck in the Amazon Rainforest. Some children have also entered into The Ickabog
competition where they are in with a chance of their drawing being published
in J K Rowling’s new book. The entries look amazing and they should be
so proud of how much effort and detail they have put into them. Well done to
all of Year 6 on how well you have adapted to this new week and your continued
hard working and positive attitude!
A word from the Principal...
Jake N.
is awarded this certificate for achieving
1 st
HIGHEST NUMBER OF MINUTES
PLAYED
in the last 30 days
out of everyone in
Year 1, Year 2
10-06-2020
Numbots..
Ellis C.
1 st
Biggest Increase in Correct answers
over the last 7 days
Year 3, Year 4
10 / Jun / 2020
A word from the Principal...
Alex C.
1 st
Biggest Increase in Correct answers
over the last 7 days
Year 5, Year 6
10 / Jun / 2020
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