Compulsory Homework

Lenten boxes

We soon will be starting our journey to the cross, preparing ourselves for a time of solemnity and self-reflection where we recognise our failings and resolve to live a more Godly life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. During Lent, we are going to be focused on "almsgiving," which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity.

As in previous years we ask that each child to decorate a Lenten box which they can swap with a child from our partner class (Year 1). Then, during the Lenten period your child can perform acts of kindness, helpfulness and generosity for a donation into their box. We will then return them to school straight after half term and donate the money to Cafod.

Your lenten box can be made out of anything- egg cartons, milk bottles, food cans- lets get creative. Make sure your box is decorated, ready for your Year 1 partner to receive when we come back.

Essential Learning

There is no official homework but please make sure to keep on top of your essentials, your reading, handwriting, spelling and times tables. Test your children on their times tables knowledge. If there are any tables they are struggling with, they are the facts to practice over the half term. Make sure we are reading for at least 20 minutes a day, ready to quiz on our new targets when we get back to school.

Optional Homework

Many of you are excited about our new Space topic in Science. You could make a ‘Space Poster’ with facts about our planet, moon and other planets in our solar system.