Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
On Monday 30th October, a photographer will be in school taking the annual photographs of the children. Those nursery children who are in on a Monday will be included in these during the school day.
If your child is not in nursery on a Monday, but you would still like them to have a photograph taken, please bring them into the school hall between 8.30am and 8.45am. The children will be able to have their individual photos.
Welcome back to Autumn 2. I have written a short blurb on each club so you can decide whether you would like your child to take part or not. Please complete the form for each club.
Read moreThe artists in year 2 have explored and experimented different ways of drawing texture using different media one of these was charcoal, messy but amazing results, the children loved it. Then we looked at how our facial expression shows how we feel the most important parts are you’re eyebrows and your mouth, having that in consideration we created our own emojis and there were some extraordinary expressions! Following this we have created our own book and made up our own story and characters, this was so fun and the artists/illustrators have created some beautiful books.
In year 6 this term we looked at Ancient Maya to modern-day street art, children look at how artists convey a message through art, we explored how imagery, symbols can be. we have learnt the technique ‘chiaroscuro’ and where is comes from (Italian - chiaro= light scuro=dark).
Artists considered audience and impact to create powerful drawings to make their voices heard and were commissioned(with sweets) by me tp create a piece of art work using all techniques learnt through out this module and to send a message to others of something that they’re passionate about.
Artists in year 3 were very busy and have leant so much about how artists see when they draw or paint-shapes. Everything around us is mainly made our of a shape or to be easier to put tin to paper they can use shapes. Year 3 looked at how we can create tone in drawings by shading and how we can hold our pencil in a different way from writing/detail (pencil grip)and how texture can be created and added to create art, we use the technique called frottage which is taking a rubbing from textured surfaces to form the basis of a work of art. The term frottage was created by the artist Max Ernst. We did botanical drawing and have explored different parts of flowers and did some closed up sketches, following this we created our own flower collage ( has Henry Matisse once said": “ drawing with scissors”) experimenting the difference between rip and tear in this artwork. We have inspired a lesson by Georgia O'Keeffe and did some abstract paintings of zoomed up flowers using watercolours and adding detail with fine liners, this was a very successful technique.
Artists in year 1 this term , have been very busy learning about mark making and different types of lines and how to use them in their creations.
We experimented with a range of mark-making techniques, responding to music. We experimented different mediums and did observational drawing using all types of lines, starting black and white to a final piece in oil pastels, these were incredible successful.
In year 4 the artists have learnt how to create a 3D drawing by adding tone, we explored proportion and tone when drawing. We did a “drawing with scissors” , by collaging random imagery into an abstract design, we then used that design on an abstract wax resist drawing, we coloured a pattern with wax crayons and painted over in black(paint + washing up liquid) after drying we scratched the paint creating contrast revealing the crayons from underneath. This was so much fun! We have then created amazing abstract prints on fabric.
I can’t believe we have come to the end of our first half term in Year 6! It has gone by so quick, but what a start Year 6 have made. They have all grown so much in the last few weeks, developing their independence and reflecting on the areas they know they need to wok on- we couldn’t be more prouder of them. Make sure they get lots of rest this short break, so that they are ready and raring to go for another busy, run-up to Christmas. It has been so lovely to talk to you all at the parent’s meetings, celebrating the successes of each one of them.
Read moreEveryone has been given their script and the whole class have had a rundown of what the assembly is out. The key at the top of the script page will indicate what colour tie you are to wear. Please can you bring your coloured tie in when back in school. Tips for helping to practice for assemblies;
Highlight your lines in the script.
Make a note of who you’re speaking after and the last word of their line.
Focus on expression and how you want to say your lines.
Any child who did not complete last weeks IXL homework then please get this finished over half term. The homework’s were
Maths- A5
English- CC7
This term year 5, have being doing their DT unit (Mechanical systems) the have designed and created amazing pop up books, inspired in their history lesson and each have chosen their favorite ancient Greek for their books.
It is time for a well earned rest! Children have really worked so hard this half-term and have settled in so well. I really look forward to speaking to you on Friday and sharing their learning journey so far!
Even though it has been as short week, we have managed to crack on with column subtraction, learn about trade, export and import in Geography and also Deforestation. Children have completed their writing all about the Life Cycle of a Flowering plant. Busy!
In RHE this week, we have completed our 5th Kidsafe lesson. This was about how to deal with it if there is arguing and disagreements at home. We also recapped all our kidsafe safety messages from the programme and children completed an evaluation. Please read the letter below.
Well done to William and Sean who met their target this week.
Parents’ meetings - please sign up for an online meeting with me. The available appointments will be on Friday 20th October from 8.30am - 5.30pm
Choir- Will be starting again after half term, the first session is on the first day back. If you are interested, then please sign the form [engage-> choir-> choir 2023] If children are doing the dance competition and still want to be in choir, please just state this on the online form.
Homework- Please check the homework blog for children to complete over half term.
Have a lovely half term break!
Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey
Read one good book over the holidays and be ready to quiz on this book on the first Monday back
The school wants to decorate our outside castle with poppies you make! These need to be waterproof - I am afraid paper and card would get wet! Be creative! What can you come up with?
Charanga week 6 tasks set
And just like that, the first half term of the year is upon us. The children have settled into life in Year 5 fantastically and they deserve to rest and recuperate during half term. The next half term is set to be a busy one with our class assembly, starting our first science and geography units and also Christmas!
In our DT unit, the children have been making mechanical books and today they finally got the chance to go into Year 2 (our buddy class) and share/read these books to their partners. These photos are available on Year 2’s weekly blog.
Try and use materials that are waterproof so that they will survive our harsh winter weather conditions.
Parents Day- Is this Friday and will be online via ‘School Cloud’ (same as last year). If you haven’t already, please book an appointment via Mrs Gregans weekly newspaper.
Choir- Will be starting again after half term, the first session is on the first day back. If you are interested, then please sign the form [engage-> choir-> choir 2023]
Homework- Please check the homework blog for children to complete over half term.
We have enjoyed watching the assemblies this half term, ours will be on Thursday 16th November. I asked the children what they would like their assembly to be about and they said Mary Seacole. We have loved learning about her and are excited to share our knowledge with the whole school. I have sent home lines for you to practise over the holidays, I have highlighted their part and put the line before so they know when it will be their turn to speak.
Please can you also practise the song ‘He’s got the Whole World in his Hands’ we have been singing this in class with actions and I will put a link below to practise at home:
I have put some extra books in for you to read over the holidays. We have worked so hard this half term with our reading so please read as much as you can over the holidays to maintain this wonderful progress.
Please continue to practise logging on and off Purple Mash.
It would be lovely to hear about your half term holidays to share during snack and chat, so please draw some pictures, write a few sentences or stick pictures (or email to me) in your homework books.
Thank you for all of your support this half term.
Have a lovely half term break, the children have worked incredibly hard this half term so deserve a good rest.
Miss Drummond
Reception Blog - Wednesday 18th October 2023
Read moreWelcome to our weekly Year 1 blog. Please read on….
Read moreI think we can certainly say that we have definitely waved goodbye to the summer.
Read moreAnd so we reach the end of our first half term together… goodness me the time has flown and so much fantastic learning has already been achieved! We have settled into our classroom routines, performed a wonderful assembly, taken part in our first enrichment afternoon, carried out many exciting experiments in Science… the list goes on!
This week we have listened to the word of God and discovered some of the special people that God chose in His mission to help our world. The children have worked in small groups to create short pieces of drama to retell the story of Moses, and have written their own versions of when God chose Abraham.
Today marks the beginning of the children’s half term holiday. We return back on Monday 30th October. We cannot wait to hear about what you have been up to during your time off!
Parents meetings - Please remember that these meetings are this Friday via ‘School Cloud’ each meeting is 10 minutes long.
When we come back we really need those winter warmers in school as the days become colder still.
PE remains on a Tuesday and a Thursday. Full PE kits needed on these days.
Are you in Years 4, 5 or 6 and love to sing and perform? If the answer is yes, then why not become a member of our school choir?
Read moreYour reading targets have been reset. Please read for 20 minutes each day at home. Your ZPD’s have been updated - don’t forget to check your cards.
Please log on to TT Rocks stars and practise your times tables - We’re looking forward to moving your guitars along our TT Rock Stars display!
Our class assembly is the first week back after half term - please practise your assembly lines.
chemist character chemical chaos chorus school scheme echo anchor stomach
Your spelling quiz will be on Monday 30th October.
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