Year 4: The Pandas: Blog items

Superstar Storytellers, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 6th Jan 2022 @ 3:46pm

This week we have been using the story of Baba Yaga and the Black Geese in English to create story maps of the main events. Today the children watched a clip of Wilf Merttrns tellig his version of the story. As a class we worked together to pick out what he did to make his story telling so awesome, Then we had a go! We were amazing. Some of us have been videoed and lots more children will be soon. 

Homework, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 6th Jan 2022 @ 3:43pm

Homework this week has been sent home in the red book bags ( if they were in school), or the children's blue bags. It is a maths task based on equall grops which we were working on before the holidays and then again this week. It needs to be returned to school on Tuesday please.

Projects are due in again tihis term. please look at the subject organiser, on the class page on the website or on Google Classroom for ideas. The project doesn't have to be linked to anything on there it can be about a hobby, interest or even a favourite book or author. 

2022 begins, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 4th Jan 2022 @ 8:50pm

Welcome back everyone. It was lovely to see all of you this morning. Thank you for all of your lovely Christmas gifts.

The new term has got of to an amazing start . Today was very exciting as we got to meet Nutmeg, a guide dog and to learn about Braille on world Braille Day.

Christmas Party Fun, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 14th Dec 2021 @ 8:11pm

Today was Christmas party day and the children had great fun dancing and playing party games. Father Christmas paid a visit too. The children unable to join us today willl get their presents when they are able to join us in school again. 

Panto Trip, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 1st Dec 2021 @ 8:18pm

The Panda's all had an aboslutely amazing time watching Aladdin this morning. They enjoyed every minute of it. Every child had a favourite character and it was great to see them having so much time. We have also got lots of great dancers amongst us !

Trip to Blackpool to watch Aladdin, by Mr Pearson

Date: 1st Dec 2021 @ 2:46pm

Today the whole school got on 3 double deckers and travelled to Blackpool Globe Theatre pleasure land to watch Aladdin. We all had a fabulous time thank you very much to all our volunteers who came to help and to Anna for organising.

Another Busy Week, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 28th Nov 2021 @ 11:10am

The Pandas have had a nother busy week. They have finished their unit of work in English using 2 books they really enjoyed- John Patrick Norman McHennesy The Boy Who Wa Always Late and Dear Teacher.

In maths they have been busy learning about money using pounds and coins.

Sxience this week has been looking at what some animals do in autumn to prepare fr winter and what happens to leaves.

On their LPS+ afternoon the children started to lern British Sign Language with Mrs Woolley and Miss Lynch.

Next week is another busy week with the trip to the pantomome on Wednesday smething to really look forward to. 

Remembrance, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 12th Nov 2021 @ 10:29am

On Thursday the children continued thinking about Remembrance and why we remember. They started their work on Wednesday with Mrs Woolley and Miss Lynch learning about poppois and then making their own poppies.

On Thursday we joined in the Remembrance servie in the hall with the whole school and our VIP visitor Mr Turner form the Royal British Legion.

In class we continued to learn about World War 2 and learnt how to draw poppies.

 

Snow White production, by Mr Pearson

Date: 2nd Nov 2021 @ 2:23pm

A special treat for all the children today, Mrs Brown organised for a pantomime to come into  school based on Snow White. All the children had a fantastic time. 

VR Tour of the World, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 1st Nov 2021 @ 8:51pm

WOW What an exciting first day back!

This mrning the children had a wonderful time using virtual reality headsets to go on a tour of the world. They visited India, Italy, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Jordan and China. In each country they were able to explore a famous landmark such as the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, The Taj Mahal in India, The Great Wall of China etc.

This work linked with our Geography from last term when we were learning about the 7 continents. It has also enhnced our understanding of human features in geography and allowed us to use our English skills to write a recount.

Every single child in the class thought it was an amazing experience. 

End of the week news, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 22nd Oct 2021 @ 2:32pm

The Pandas have had a wonderful first half term in Year 2. They have settled down, are working hard and  becoming independent learners. It has been great to chat to so many parents this week online or on the phone.

Half term homework is the red passport which the children shouls all have. I have handed out the ones that were put in the box.

Please keep reading too.

Next half term PE will move to Tuesday morning as well as Friday afternoon.

A new timetable and knowledge organiser will be appearing on the class page.

Have a lovely break and see you all soon

Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Woolley

Google Classroom, by Mr Pearson

Date: 12th Oct 2021 @ 11:31am

A guide has been added to the class page to give you directions how to access Google Classroom and Google Meet for parents evening. 

Please check you have your child's username and login.

Lion's your is coming home today 12th October 

Please have a look at how to do before Monday so we can answer any questions.

Kind regards

Mr Pearson  

A busy week, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 10th Sep 2021 @ 1:38pm

The Pandas have had a very busy week. They are all trying really hard with their learning. We have now made a start in all of our curriculum areas so the children have had a taste of what Year 2 learning is going to be like.

As a class we are focussing on developing our listening skills, listening to adults and to each other.

We have had our first KS1 assembly in the hall which was lovely as it has been  a long time since we have been able to do that.

Toast and milk lists are now up and running. For those children not having toast please can we remind you that he children only need 1 healthy snack with them ofr morning playtime. Fruit is provided in the afternoon.

Today the class have met their new teachers for French, Music and sport and enjoyed computing with Coding Becky. Art with a specialist teacher will begin next Friday.

Than you to the parents who joined me on Wednesday fior meet the teacher. A copy of the leter and what we talked through is now on the class website page.

 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend

Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Woolley 

Welcome Back, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 5th Sep 2021 @ 12:16pm

The Pandas have made a super start to Year 2. They have settled in well and are working hard.

We will be sending new Google Classroom passwords home with the children on Monday. You will need them to join the Meet The Teacher meeting on Wednesday afternoon and to access homework.

PE will start on Tuesday as=nd reading books will be changed on Wednesdays.

 

A lovely last day!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 20th Jul 2021 @ 5:03pm

We had a great last day.Fun with the parachute,saying goodbye to Y6 and time with friends.A last picnic in the shade and last picture of the Year1  Pandas.

Thank you Pandas for being a f a n t a s t  i c tribe, parents for being amazing in what has been a tough year.A big thank you for our lovely gifts as always much appreciated but not expected.

Have a lovely, lovely and break and see you all in September,keep safe ????

Party time!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 9th Jul 2021 @ 3:33pm

We had a great day today celebrating in style. Thank you to Lily who made a funny game for us to play and to Austin’s mummy for the tricky hoop game!! We also had a lovely time at the summer fair, thank you for your support.

Have a lovely weekend, see you on Monday sometime before 10.30!!! Let’s hope we’re all smiling.Come on England!!

Freedom!!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 8th Jul 2021 @ 3:28pm

Lovely to be back and see everybody in person. They have all been superstars and had a great time this afternoon with the different resources.??

Week beginning 21 st June, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 8:29pm

This week we enjoyed sports day on Monday, move up afternoon Tuesday fractions in Maths finding halves and quarters, English our new story about the queen’s hat, Geography , all about the UK.Can they remember the 4 capitals and countries?! Science, minibeats - phew- busy as always! 

Thank you for chocolate donations and red items today , have a great weekend??

Week beginning 14th June, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 18th Jun 2021 @ 1:16pm

This week we have been learning about fractions in maths, finding halves of shapes.In our jigsaw work we have been  looking at life cycles, how they work and how things change. We looked at some photos of how I have changed over the years and the children can bring their own photos of when they were a baby so we can see how they have changed too.

In science we collected leaves and thought how we can sort them.

Arts week day 5, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 28th May 2021 @ 7:53pm

Today we enjoyed painting our rainbows and creating a wanted poster for a sidekick!

Hope you all have a lovely, lovely holiday and enjoy the snshine?

(Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and gifts too,I am very spoilt.The children made some lovely cards too, all very much appreciated ??)

See you all have in June, keep safe and above all have fun ?

Arts week day 4, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 27th May 2021 @ 3:59pm

Today we have been thinking about what life has been like during covid. We are making a time capsule of our art work and our ideas so it will be interesting to open in a few years and remember what our lives were like!

We also finished off our superhero capes and transformed into superheroes!

This afternoon we made a self portrait with a face mask, which opened to show what we think we are like, this will go in our time capsule too.

Arts week 3, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 26th May 2021 @ 3:40pm

Today we designed our own Superhero, we thought about what it meant, what powers they would have.

Then we designed a cape and made it using fabric paints, next the mask and then the wris5 band.Tomorrow we transform!!

Digi art fun this afternoon in the style of Mondrian?

Windmill fun!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 25th May 2021 @ 3:27pm

Busy busy!

Arts week day 2, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 25th May 2021 @ 3:24pm

Today we have been painting rainbows but we had to mix some colours using red, yellow and blue.Then we had to paint our rainbows in shades, making them darker or lighter.This afternoon we designed our windows of hope - they look amazingly!

A big thank you  to Robin who came in today to help us make our windmills for our planter at the front of school. We loved drilling , hammering and sawing.

Compliment fun., by Mrs Pratten

Date: 21st May 2021 @ 4:20pm

Despite the rain the Pandas had an amazing afternoon scooting around the playground and track. We had a drink and some treats (thanks Emma??) and a little bit of Tom and Jerry.

Contact the School

Longton Primary School

School Ln
Longton
Lancashire
PR4 5YA

Main Contact: Linda Masterson

Tel: 01772 612 495
Bursar@longton.lancs.sch.uk

SEN Contact: Rebecca Catterall and Di Regan

SEN Email: Senco@longton.lancs.sch.uk