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