Thornhill Primary School

Roses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Roses

Staff members: Mrs V Davies, Mrs C Gregory, Miss R Kauser and Miss A Ahmed

 

A Typical School Day 

 

Morning Job

Reading Comprehension

English - including Grammar and Spelling

Break Time

Maths Fluency

Maths

Lunch Time

Foundation Subjects (Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Languages, Music, PE, RHE, RE and Science) 

Class Read

Assembly (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

Home Time

 

Weekly Overview

 

Monday

Reading Book in school - book changing day

PE Kit to be worn to school 

Spelling Test

Homework Set (Spelling and Maths) and due in the following Monday 

Tuesday

Reading Book in school 

Wednesday

Reading Book in school

Thursday

Reading Book in school - book changing day

PE Kit to be worn to school 

Friday 

Reading Book in school

Termly Overview

Term What we will be covering
Autumn Term

Art - Drawing/Painting

Computing  

Systems and Searching - Video production

E-Safety

Design & Technology - Mechanical systems- pulleys

Geography - My region and the Western United States

History - Ancient Egypt

Languages - Spanish

Music - Singing/ Performing

PE - OAA, Multisports, Gymnastics and Dance

RHE - What makes a close friend? Does everybody have the same feelings? Why do some people get married? Are families ever perfect? Control and consent. Protecting our identity.

RE - What does it mean if Christians believe God is Holy and loving? What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain?

Science -  Properties of materials and Changes of materials

Spring Term

Art - Collage

Computing 

Selection in physical computing - Web page creation - E-Safety

Design & Technology - Electrical Systems

Geography - Brazil & Natural Disasters

History - Masbrough disaster

Languages - Spanish

Music - Composition and Performing Glockenspiel

PE - Fitness, Dodgeball, Football and Mini Muay Thai

RHE -  Should I try and fit in with my friends?  

Should friends tell us what to do? Is there such a thing as the perfect body? Meeting strangers online. Personal Information, terms and conditions. Should we be happy all the time?Why do we argue?

RE - Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people? Creation and science, conflicting or complimentary?

Science - Earth and Space and Forces

 

Summer Term

Art - Sculpture

Computing Communication and Collaboration

Variables in games - E-Safety

Design & Technology - Food- culture and seasonality

Geography - Industry / environment Economy and trade.

History - A study of a theme beyond 1066- Victorians

Languages - Spanish

Music - Glockenspiel

PE - Kwik Cricket, Basketball, Athletics and Tennis

RHE - How can I stay fit and healthy? Can I avoid getting ill? Who am I? Is there such a thing as a normal family? Why are some people unkind? Analysing Digital Media

RE - How can following God bring freedom and justice? What matters most to Humanists and Christians?

Science - Animals Incl Humans Human Development 

 

Class Novels

So far this year, we have read the following texts:

This is our current class read. 

 

Little People Big Dreams David Attenborough - Green | KIDLY

The Star Outside My Window: Onjali Q. RaufWe are currently reading chapter 3 of this book in our VIPERS session. 

 

Calendar

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  • Wednesday 4 Dec 24
    15:15 to 18:00
    Parents' Evening EYFS/Key Stage One
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  • Tuesday 10 Dec 24
    Winter Fayre Read more
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  • Thursday 12 Dec 24
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  • Monday 16 Dec 24
    09:15
    EYFS - Christmas Performance Children in Buttercups and Bluebells will be performing their Christmas Performance on Monday 16th December at 9:30am. However, you should arrive from 9:15am and be ready for the show to begin promptly at 9:30am. Please note late arrivals will not be admitted. Read more
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  • Monday 16 Dec 24
    13:15
    Key Stage One - Christmas Performance Afternoon Due to the increasing popularity of our concerts, we have taken the decision to ticket them. This is due to the health and safety regulations for the hall and the need to keep everyone safe. The space needed for the performance means the number of seats available for each performance will be limited to 90. Any pushchairs or buggies will need to be left outside the hall. Read more
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  • Tuesday 17 Dec 24
    09:15
    Key Stage One - Christmas Performance Morning Due to the increasing popularity of our concerts, we have taken the decision to ticket them. This is due to the health and safety regulations for the hall and the need to keep everyone safe. The space needed for the performance means the number of seats available for each performance will be limited to 90. Any pushchairs or buggies will need to be left outside the hall. Read more
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  • Tuesday 17 Dec 24
    13:15
    Key Stage Two Christmas Performance for Tulips and Sunflowers Due to the increasing popularity of our concerts, we have taken the decision to ticket them. This is due to the health and safety regulations for the hall and the need to keep everyone safe. The space needed for the performance means the number of seats available for each performance will be limited to 90. Any pushchairs or buggies will need to be left outside the hall. Read more
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  • Wednesday 18 Dec 24
    09:15
    Key Stage Two Christmas Performance for Daffodils and Lilies Due to the increasing popularity of our concerts, we have taken the decision to ticket them. This is due to the health and safety regulations for the hall and the need to keep everyone safe. The space needed for the performance means the number of seats available for each performance will be limited to 90. Any pushchairs or buggies will need to be left outside the hall. Read more
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  • Wednesday 18 Dec 24
    13:15
    Key Stage Two Christmas Performance for Violets and Roses Due to the increasing popularity of our concerts, we have taken the decision to ticket them. This is due to the health and safety regulations for the hall and the need to keep everyone safe. The space needed for the performance means the number of seats available for each performance will be limited to 90. Any pushchairs or buggies will need to be left outside the hall. Read more
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  • Thursday 19 Dec 24
    Party Day - Non Uniform - Break Up at 2pm
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  • Friday 20 Dec 24
    INSET DAY - School closed for children
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  • Monday 6 Jan 25
    Back to school
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  • Tuesday 21 Jan 25
    Wonder Dome Visit Read more
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  • Friday 7 Feb 25
    Number Day Read more
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  • Thursday 13 Feb 25
    Break up for Half Term - Finish at 3:15pm
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  • Friday 14 Feb 25
    INSET Day - school closed to children
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  • Monday 24 Feb 25
    Back to school
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  • Tuesday 18 Mar 25
    15:20 to 18:00
    Parents' Evening - EYFS/Key Stage One
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  • Tuesday 25 Mar 25
    15:20 to 18:00
    Parents' Evening - Key Stage Two
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  • Friday 28 Mar 25
    Break up for Easter Holiday - 3:15pm
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    Bank Holiday - School Closed
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  • Friday 23 May 25
    Break up for Half Term - 3:15pm
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    Fri 13 Jun 25

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  • Friday 4 Jul 25
    Records of Achievement out today
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  • Tuesday 8 Jul 25
    15:20 to 17:30
    Parents' Evening - no appointment
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  • Friday 11 Jul 25
    INSET DAY - School closed to children
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  • Wednesday 23 Jul 25
    Break up for Summer Holiday - 2pm
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Useful Websites to support learning

 

Times Tables Rockstars is a great way for your child to learn their times tables in a fun way, battling it out with others, beating their previous times and making their way to becoming an ultimate Rock Legend. Children should have their log in information in their reading records. However, please contact us if they are having issues logging in. 

 

IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support and motivating awards. There are a variety of questions based on the skills needed for Year 6 aswell as some games based on these skills. There is also an English section once you have navigated to the website. 

 

BBC Education have produced a whole host of materials for KS2.  Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English.   Each area usually has an information section for reading, plus an activity and then quiz which is marked online.  Some aspects require a subscription.

 

CrickWeb provides a  range of English games and activities.

 

Scratch is a great way for children to learn and practice their programming skills. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration.

 

Hit the Button is an interactive maths game with quick fire questions on number bonds, times tables, doubling and halving, multiples, division facts and square numbers.

 

 

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