Heartsease Primary Academy Newsletter - 26th April 2024

Office update

Diarrhoea/Vomiting

Please be reminded that if you child has an episode of diarrhoea / vomiting they need to be at least 48 hours clear from the last episode before returning to school.

After school activity club availability

Thursday's - Football club with Mr Wellard  - Available to Years 3/4/5/6 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

To enrol your child onto this club please go onto MCAS, select 'clubs'.

Fortnightly class updates and achievements

Nursery

W/c 15.4.24

We would like to welcome all the new children who have started Bishys this week. Our topic this half term is Minibeasts.We began by reading the book 'Mad About Minibeasts' by Giles Andreae. It introduced us to lots of different minibeasts with little poems. Although the weather was not very good we went out into the nursery garden and used magnifying glasses to find minibeasts. We found ladybirds, ants and spiders.

W/c 22.4.24

This week we have been thinking about caterpillars. Our story this week has been 'The Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle. The children enjoyed this story and have begun to be able to retell it for themselves. We learned that caterpillars turn into butterflies or moths. We made our own caterpillars using paper chains. At the end of the week we had a special delivery - some live caterpillars!! They are so tiny at the moment. We are looking forward to watch them grow and change into butterflies.

Ruby Class

W/c 15.4.24

This week Ruby class began reading traditional tales set in castles and palaces. We read and wrote about 'Sleeping Beauty.' In Science, we learnt the names of materials, using their properties to sort them; we predicted which material we would find the most of in class, then sorted the objects to see if our prediction was right. In History, we thought about the key features of a castle. In Design Technology, we thought about how to build a tall tower, keeping it stable. In outdoor learning, we looked for signs of Spring. In Maths, Year 1 and 2 started to multiply groups of 10; Reception started making repeated patterns.

W/c 22.4.24

This week, Ruby class read and wrote about The Princess and the Pea. In Science, we carried out an experiment to try to make a pea undetectable - using tissues in class and leaves in the forest. In History, we learnt about jobs in castles. In Design Technology, we learnt joins to connect pieces of cardboard, in preparation for making cardboard towers next week. In Maths, Year 1 and 2 continued to multiply groups of 10 and progressed on to groups of 2; Reception continued making repeated patterns.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Sidney

For being keen to do all his work

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Tommy

For being curious.

Reception (Jade / Jasper Classes)

W/c 15/4/24

This week the children enjoyed a workshop with the RSPCA, learning about caring for animals at home and in the natural environment. They loved the activities, learning with lots of cuddly toys. We have been lucky with the weather and spent lots of time in our outside environment and in the woods. Our focus book was Jack and the Beanstalk and we looked at the life cycle of a bean and other plants. In maths our focus was counting forwards and backwards from a given number in order to add and subtract.

W/c 22/4/24

This week our maths focus has been taking away by counting back. The children have enjoyed playing lots of games involving counting on and back such as snakes and ladders, number track games and hopscotch. Our focus book has been TAD by Benji Davies, It is a story about a small Tadpole who grows into a frog. It is a story about the big steps we all take, no matter how small we are. Ther children have enjoyed learning about the lifecycle of frogs. 

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Jade Class - Evie

Fantastic speaking this week, Well done!

Jasper Class - Jada

For working hard and independently to improve her reading. She has been practising, with Fred, to read our class green words. Well done.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Jade Class - Aria-Louise

She has been a curious learner this week. She has demonstrated this in the class carpet sessions with her questioning and enthusiastic contributions to our shared writing about the life of frogs.

Jasper Class - Lucy

For sharing her knowledge and being curious about our learning this week.

Reception Spring Gallery

Before the Easter break parents / carers were invited into attend our Spring Gallery, thank you to all those who attended and we hope you enjoyed it. Below are some pictures that were taken on the day.

Year 1 (Onyx/Opal Classes)

Over the past two weeks we have been busy thinking hard especially in the afternoons.

•  We have be able to identify the features of mammals and what is not a mammal and why. 
• We have discussed the origins of the universe and explain why we believe the universe came to be.
• We 'went to space' and landed on the moon. We pretending we were walking on the moon like Neil Armstrong.
• We wrote our own poems using rhyme, repetition and pattern
• We have been doubling, counting groups of 2's, 5's and 10's and sharing equally.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Onyx Class - Chase

For always giving 100% and supporting others. 

Opal Class - Ava

For being a responsible citizen of Heartsease Primary, helping others, being on task and setting an example to others.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Onyx Class - Arthur

For being inquisitive.

Opal Class - Frankie

For being curious in History

Year 2 (Amber/Aqua Classes)

In reading we will be reading a book called Rhythm of the Rain. It is a book of poetry that teaches us about the water cycle.

In writing, we are writing about stories from other cultures. We are learning vocabulary linked to food, language and music.

In maths we are completing a unit on money: comparing amounts and solving word problems. By now your child needs to be very confident in 2, 5 and 10 times tables, please practise these at home. Some children in Y2 know 3 and 4 times tables, impressive!

Plants is our science topic, we will be finding out how seeds germinate and what happens to a sprouting bulb.

In RE our big question is "Why do people have different views about the ideas of God?" In the first two weeks, children will be learning and comparing the Christian and Islam creation story.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Aqua Class - Risali

For growing confidence in putting your hand up to contribute to whole class discussions.

Amber Class - Sasha

For having an exceptional attitude towards learning this week and being a supportive, kind friend.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Amber Class - David

For settling in so well to our class and trying his best during lesson times. Well done David!

Year 3 (Coral/Crystal Classes)

Year three have been writing a third person narrative where a predator stalks a prey. Will they catch them, or will they both go hungry? Ask your child what happens next. In reading, we have continued to follow Beans on her journey to save her dad from kidnappers. What is an induction oscillator? Why do the criminals want it? Who is Lucas? Will Beans ever get her dad back? Should we trust the detective?

In History, we revisited the Celts so we could decide whether we agreed with the Romans - were they barbarians? In computing, we have begun to think about how we can use computer programs to present invitations more easily. Our RE continues to study the five pillars of Islam - we have learnt about commitment to Allah, prayer and fasting. In art, we have begun a new experience in painting. We are learning about gradient and negative space in artworks. This week we completed seven different techniques in preparation for our finished piece. Ask us which was our favourite... or if you have some paint at home, ask us to show you.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Crystal Class - Zsombor

For always showing a positive attitude on every lesson. He consistently tackles challenged with a smile. Well done! Crystal Class are proud of you!

Coral Class - Hannah

Hannah has been using all the key skills we have been learning about in her writing. Every day, she uses the day's focus in her work and tries to include other elements covered too. Well done, Hannah!

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Coral Class - Marley

He has been a responsible citizen of Heartsease Primary Academy this week. They have been supported others in their learning, moved around the school correctly and used their playtimes well.

Year 4 (Garnet/Topaz Classes)

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Topaz Class - Findlay

Throughout the week he has shown his strengths as a student by continuing to work hard, despite changes within the class. Well done!

Garnet Class - Connor

Connor has put in a fantastic effort this week, no matter the subject, Well done!

Year 5 (Emerald/Sapphire Classes)

Well, we are finally in the Summer Term - Where did the time go? We started the term by looking at Asian cuisine. This included comparing it to the nutrition of a British diet along with that of the ingredients from Asia. Next week we are hoping to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls. The school will be providing all of the ingredients. 

In mathematics we have started a new focus on arithmetic. This is an approach where we look at an area that the children find difficult and then do arithmetic drills each day. Over the last two weeks we have focused on multiplying a 3 digit number by a 2-digit number as well as a 4 digit number divided by a 1-digit number. 

We have finished the book 'The Boy in the Tower', which the children were pleased to hear had a very happy ending. Now the book for the reading lesson is 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell. Writing, see us writing a play which means the children have to incorporate all the features of a play script. 

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Emerald Class - Mason

Throughout the week Mason has shown excellent determination and participation in class. He has engaged with all the lessons and has taken responsibility for his learning.

Sapphire Class - Tia

For spending her holiday time practising her handwriting which is now amazing!

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Emerald Class - Ethan

 For trying his best to achieve the learning objective and get onto challenge in every lesson and for his improved, joined handwriting. Keep up the good work Ethan! 

Sapphire Class - Moh

For always being extremely helpful in class. He is an excellent book monitor.

Year 6 (Diamond/Quartz Classes)

We are continuing our class text, Skellig in Reading.

In English, we are writing an autobiography based on being on board the Empire Windrush and settling in Britain in the late 1940s.

In Maths, we are finishing learning about statistics and will begin learning about properties of shape.

Our new topic in Science is Living things and their habitats, where we are learning about classification.

PE is now on a Tuesday afternoon.

Good luck to the Year 6 children that are representing the school in cross country on the 29th April.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 15th April 2024

Quartz Class - Oscar

For showing an improved attitude to learning. Oscar has been working hard to remain on task both in class and when working within groups. He is really trying to succeed in all subjects. Well done.

Diamond Class - Imran

For having such a positive attitude to learning and a determination to do his best in every lesson. Well done.

Bees Knees - Week commencing - 22nd April 2024

Quartz Class - Keanu

He has been a creative thinker this week. He has worked brilliantly on writing an autobiography this week, based on being a passenger on the Empire Windrush, using excellent description and a wide range of sophisticated vocabulary.

Diamond Class - Summer

She has been committed to being the best that she can be. Summer has worked incredibly hard to improve the quality of her writing this week. She has included the lesson objectives in her work every day.

Additional Forthcoming events / Dates for the diary

KS2 Cross Country Trip

Monday 29th April - Selected children

Bank Holiday Monday

Monday 6th May School closed

Please see below new term dates for 2024 - 2025