Welcome back to school for our summer term!

2020/21 - Issue 3

25 September 2020

Design and production kindly provided by Philip Smithson (phil@freshfocusimages.co.uk)

A truly immersive A truly immersive historical experience! historical experience!

This week, our Year 5 narrative saw our children take on the role of Viking settlers.

They travelled to a settlement close to Yorvik and had to prove their worth as true Vikings!

Having rich experiences, which fully immerse children in their learning, is what we strive for at Southdale and seeing their learning

brought to life this way is just fabulous! As always, our children shone during this

experience; it was lovely to hear such positive comments about their attitudes

and behaviour. Well done year 5!

Mrs K Partington

We have accomplished our first survival task!On Tuesday, our Survival Academy Instructors challenged us by giving us a geography quiz which included the countries of the UK and the difference between towns and cities. We used our knowledge from our lessons and managed to correctly answer all our questions which meant we were ready for the next part of our training.

This week, we have been looking at the mountainous regions and using atlases, topographical maps and iPads to research more about the highest peaks in each country of the UK. Following this, we have also learnt and understood what mountains are and how they are formed. We can’t wait for the next part of our training!

In other news, we have thoroughly enjoyed our PE lessons. We have been working on our athletic skills and we have improved our sprinting and javelin techniques.

Year 3

For more photos of these events please see our twitter page @SouthdaleY3

Task one – Complete!

During our Religion and Worldviews lessons, we have been learning about the creation story and what is amazing about the natural world. We followed this on by learning about Adam and Eve. We all enjoyed a discussion based lesson to understand what is meant by temptation and we had some interesting viewpoints about who was to blame for sin entering the world.

Year 4

For more photos of these events please see our twitter page @SouthdaleY4

Stunning Writing!

In our quest to discover more about the kitten Varjak Paw, we, as the Elite Feline Committee, have been working on documenting his last moments before entering the dangerous world outside the walls of his garden. We have edited and published these narratives, producing some stunning writing!

In Science this week, we did a carousel of activities to find out what we know about electricity. We had some good ideas about the different components of a circuit and what makes it work, as well as about the uses and dangers of electricity. We can’t wait to discover more and use our knowledge to help Varjak Paw in his next quest!

Year 5

For more photos of these events please see our twitter page @SouthdaleY5

Our narrative took an unexpected twist this week and we have now taken on the role of Viking settlers.

We arrived close to Yorvik on a rainy morning and were fortunate to find a suitable settlement. In order to stay there, we had to carry out a number of tasks to prove our worth to the Lord and Lady of the settlement.

We farmed the land, collected wood, ground grain, made lamps and guarded the new village. After all that hard work, we were relieved to hear that the lord and lady of the settlement were pleased and we could stay.

The Vikings are here!

As part of our first art lesson this year, we revised and practised our sketching techniques and looked closely at the work of artist Tim Jeffs.

Many more photos will be uploaded to the Southdale Online Gallery in the near future. Access to details to follow.

For more photos of these events please see our twitter page @SouthdaleY6

Year 6

Simply Sparkling in Y6!

Our final writing outcomes have simply sparkled. We took pride in our work and published our unique diary entries, in the role of our mysterious islander.

To accompany this, in art, we started to explore the conditions that the islander is in, by sketching an abstract shape and form of the body - this will help us with our next task!

In science, we have started to demonstrate our prior knowledge of light in a science carousel.

On Thursday, 6MF cooked another batch of delicious, vegetable soup, whilst 6ZR persevered in their teams to complete a team-building challenge. What a busy week!

Supporting your child at home this week

YEAR 3 THIS WEEKReading:

Please read with your child at home and ensure that they are reading for at least 20 minutes a day. We expect children to be changing their home reading book every week.

Maths:

Please support your child by encouraging them to practise their times tables using the app TT Rock Stars. In year 3, your child needs to know their 3, 4, and eventually, their 8 times tables.

Adding and Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

This week, help your child to consolidate their learning in school of adding and subtracting 10 and 100 using their place value knowledge.

234 + 10 = 244 391 - 100 = 291 285 + 10 + 100 = 395

Narrative:

Children are continuing to advance their skills at the Survival Academy in preparation for their adventure. We have been thinking about our themes of Nature and Survival and the importance of the wonderful world we live in. We have also discussed the benefits of spending time outdoors in nature and the effects it can have on our wellbeing.

Supporting your child at home this week

YEAR 4 THIS WEEKReading: Please read with your child at home and ensure that they are reading for 20 minutes a day. The children also love being read to at school. At the moment we are reading Varjak Paw as our narrative text. Next week, we are starting, ‘The Legend of Podkin One-Ear’.

Maths: We are working on the place value of numbers in maths. We have been comparing four digit numbers using more than, less than and equal to. We need to remember to look at and compare the number of digits to help us. We look at and compare the thousand place value, then the hundred, then the ten and finally the ones and we can then work out which number has the highest value. The video will help to see how we have been working. There are questions on the question link if you would like to practise. You can print it out if you’d like to. If you are not able to print, please let your child’s class teacher know as we can get you a copy.

Video: https://vimeo.com/457429670

Questions: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Y4-Autumn-Block-1-WO9-Compare-4-digit-numbers-2019.pdf

Answers: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Y4-Autumn-Block-1-ANS9-Compare-4-digit-numbers.pdf

Video link for using 3 digit numbers: https://vimeo.com/457760511

Questions using 3 digit numbers: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Y3-Autumn-Block-1-WO8-Compare-numbers-2019.pdf

Answers for using 3 digit numbers: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Y3-Autumn-Block-1-ANS8-Compare-numbers.pdf

Narrative: Varjak has had to make the hardest decision of his life this week to leave the poor Elder Paw behind in the garden and make his way to the Outside world. But first, he has to climb over the towering, moss cloaked garden wall. What will the outside hold and will he survive out there on his own?

Supporting your child at home this week

YEAR 5 THIS WEEKReading: The most important thing you can do to support your child with their education is to encourage them to read for 20 minutes every day.

Maths: To consolidate your understanding of 5-digit numbers, have a go at these questions. If your child requires a copy of the worksheet, these can be collected from the class teacher.

Video: https://vimeo.com/454735781

Worksheet: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Y5-Autumn-Block-1-WO4-Numbers-to-100000-2019.pdf

Answers: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Y5-Autumn-Block-1-ANS4-Number-to-100000.pdf

Narrative: We will be framed as a Viking leader over the next few weeks, so why not research what life was like as a Viking soldier?

YEAR 6 THIS WEEKReading: The most important thing you can do to support your child with their education is to encourage them to read for twenty minutes every day.

Maths: This week we have been consolidating our understanding of subtraction. Below are the links to find an accompanying video, printable homework sheet and printable answer sheet. Paper copies of the homework sheet will be available in classrooms if you wish your child to collect one.

Video: https://vimeo.com/456839795

Worksheet: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Y5-Autumn-Block-2-D2-Subtract-whole-numbers-with-more-than-4-digits-column-method-2020.pdf

Answers: https://resources.whiterosemaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Y5-Autumn-Block-2-ANS2-Subtract-whole-numbers-with-more-than-4-digits-column-method.pdf

Narrative: Please try to help your child begin to understand one of our themes - ignorance. Discuss with your child what this means and the impact that ignorance has.

Achievements

Special Mentions

3LH Reilly W For fantastic throwing skills in PE.

3LS Joshua D For his dedication and determination toward his learning.

3SG Ollie P For his focus and commitment to his learning. Well done.

4EB Elizabeth RFor improving her javelin technique and listening to tips from her coach and teammates.

4GT Charlie BFor his determination to improve his handwriting, resulting in a super piece of published work.

4RR Emelia-Rose JFor always being ready to learn, kind and respectful to her peers and for giving 100% every day 😊.

5AM Olivia RFor producing a fantastic persuasive letter in writing this week and for having a super positive attitude. Well done :)

5EZ Colin CFor his focus and determination during writing lessons. You have produced a fantastic letter, well done!

5FD Ben FFor his determination and hard work in writing, resulting in a fantastic persuasive letter.

6KD Isabelle CIsabelle is always ready to learn and has written a detailed diary entry using some superb Year 6 sentences!

6MF Sam HSam has worked with speed and dedication to not only catch up in English, but also produce a brilliant diary entry!

6ZR Theo GTheo has produced a very high-quality piece of written work which included a range of adventurous vocabulary.

Head teachers Award

Layla GFor being a super role model and representing Southdale perfectly on her trip to Danelaw. Layla has shown respect, kindness and gratitude.

Autumn Term 2020

Monday 7 September INSET DAY

Tuesday 8 September School opens

Thursday 22 October School closes for half term

Friday 23 October INSET DAY

Monday 2 November School opens

Friday 18 December School closed for the Christmas Holidays

Spring Term 2021

Monday 4 January School opens

Friday 12 February School closes for half term

Monday 22 February School opens

Friday 26 March School closes for Easter Holidays

Summer Term 2021

Monday 12 April School opens

Monday 3 May BANK HOLIDAY

Thursday 6 May INSET DAY

Thursday 27 May School closes for half term

Friday 28 May INSET DAY

Monday 7 June School opens

Friday 23 July School closes for Summer Holidays

Monday 26 July INSET DAY

Term dates 2020-21

After-school Clubs

Day Year Group Activity Provider

Mon Year 6 Cooking Miss Woolley

Mon Year 3 Bird watching Mr Smithson

Tue Year 4 Boys & Girls Football PE Teacher

Tue Year 3 Cooking Mrs Burrill

Tue Year 5 Bird watching Mr Smithson

Wed Year 3 Boys & Girls Netball PE Teacher

Wed Year 4 Cooking Mrs Burrill

Wed Year 6 Bird watching Mr Smithson

Thur Year 5 Boys & Girls Netball/Basketball PE Teacher

Fri Year 6 Boys & Girls Football PE Teacher

Fri Year 5 Cooking Miss Woolley

Fri Year 4 Bird watching Mr Smithson

Safeguarding

Mrs K Partington

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs R Mohebi

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs R Randall

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss R Mallas

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr V Foster

Safeguarding Governor