Gossops Green Primary School Kidborough Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8HW Principal : Mrs T Farrelly Deputy Headteacher : Mrs S Dunne Telephone : 01293 525449 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://gossopsgreen.com/
Dear Parent/Carer,
In light of the recent decisions by the government, our school along with many services is finding itself with reduced capacity. We will continue to update our website as well as our Facebook page with any further updates and would encourage parents to check back daily.
However, to support the children during a potential period of closure each year group has created the following pages of age appropriate work to support children with their learning away from school. We would of course expect children to continue to read daily. However, at the moment the school is doing everything it can to remain open.
There are numerous educational websites that we would also recommend and these are on the back page of the booklet – many of which are temporally free to support children with their education whilst schools remain closed. We are exploring online ways to support learning should this closure last for a prolonged period. These booklets as well as links to education websites will also be available on our own school website.
Everyone should be mindful of the general advice to prevent the spread of infection, most importantly: washing hands regularly and catching coughs and sneezes in a tissue and binning it. Please remember that anyone who develops symptoms should call NHS 111 and follow their advice. It is important to note that anyone with specific medical conditions that may make them more vulnerable to the effects of a respiratory infection should be especially vigilant.
If you have further questions or concerns, the Department for Education has launched an advice line and email address:
Phone: 0800 046 8687 Email: [email protected]
If you have Safeguarding concerns relating to a child we urge you to contact West Sussex MASH. Contact details are on the Safeguarding page of our website. The school office will not be manned during any period of closure and voicemails or emails will not be regularly picked up.
We hope all members of our school community continue to stay safe and health.
Your sincerely,
Mrs Farrelly Principal Gossops Green Primary School Year 3 Home Learning Grid
Record any evidence in the work book provided. TT Rockstars Reading 10-15 mins Daily Tasks Practise Spellings from pages in the back of the diary (LOOK COVER WRITE CHECK), write sentences using these words, or create a wordsearch. Complete any outstanding Homework Grid tasks.
The grid is full of ideas that you can use. Activities are NOT LIMITED to this list! They can be expanded or changed and adapted or simply used to come up with your own ideas. English Maths Science Topic Day 1 Rainbow writing – See Addition using expanded Forces – Create a web link for English column or ‘smile’ method list of objects that grammar and bottom of you can push and/or next page for guidance. Challenge – Write and pull solve your own word Order from easiest problems to hardest. What do you notice? Are objects that are light in weight easier to push? Day 2 Creative writing – Write Subtraction using count- Research Crawley – your own story. Try to up frog past and present use as many of the What has changed techniques that you have over time? been taught in class Challenge – Write and What has stayed (expanded noun phrases, solve your own word the same? prepositions, problems conjunctions, metaphors, similes, personification)
Day 3 Read a Greek myth or Multiplication using grid Write a fact file research Greek Gods. method about ‘How to take Make a list of facts. care of a plant’ Do they have any Challenge – Write and powers? solve your own word Challenge – use Are they good or evil? problems heading (title), subheadings and a labelled diagram.
Day 4 Create your own Greek Division using sharing Imagine you are the God. Draw and label method Mayor of Crawley. using adjectives. What would you Challenge – Write and change? What Extension – create a fact solve your own word would you keep the file about your God. problems same? What extra amenities would you add? Day 5 Write your own Greek How many different Investigation - myth including your shapes and angles can What surface does a Greek God. you find in your house? toy car roll furthest on? Useful websites to support learning https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znmmn39 (Science - Forces) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zgqyrdm (Science – Plants)
https://crawleymuseums.org/ (Topic) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn (English – Grammar) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zgt7mp3 (English – Greek Gods)
Maths – Smile Method Maths – Expanded Column Method
Maths – Subtraction using Count up Frog Maths- Division using sharing
Maths – Grid method English – Rainbow writing
Suggested timetable
Before 9am Get up, get dressed and have breakfast 9-10:30am English - Use the time to do some spelling and reading. Complete the suggested English task from the grid. 10:30-11am Break - Take a break. Have a snack. Get some fresh air if possible. Do some exercise (see PE websites to support this). 11am-12pm Maths – Practise times tables using TT Rockstars, complete work from the grid, and complete any additional activities via MyMaths. 12-1pm Lunch Break 1-2pm Topic/Science – Complete the work suggested in the grid, or any outstanding homework tasks. 2-3pm Creative Time - Do something arty or creative. 3-5pm Complete any homework. Afternoon Fresh Air - Do some sport, take a walk, ride your bike, walk the dog etc. (Make sure you follow current advice regarding going outside). 5pm Free time/family time/dinner time Parents and Carers to decide Read, and bed
Websites Below are some useful websites to support your child’s home-learning. Some of the websites we currently use in school and children may need a username and password to access them. Others are offering free subscriptions. Please support your child to choose activities appropriate for their age and ability.
If children access any websites, or use electronic devices during self-isolation, please ensure you have discussed ‘online safety’ expectations with your child and you are aware of what they are accessing online. Children should not share personal information, and need regular screen breaks. There is more information about how to stay safe online at https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Explaining COVID-19 to Young Children – if your children are concerned, share this story with them http://www.millfields.hackney.sch.uk/uploads/2019/Corona%20Virus%20Info%20for%20Young%20Children.pdf.pdf
Main Resources
Swiggle www.swiggle.org.uk/ Child-friendly search Testbase https://www.testbase.co.uk/ engine ThinkUKnow https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ Staying Classroom https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/home-
safe on phone, tablet or computer Secrets online-learning/
Twinkl https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer CODE: BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary UKTWINKLHELPS Primary http://www.primaryresources.co.uk IXL https://uk.ixl.com/ Resources English Resources Maths Resources
Spelling https://www.spellingframe.co.uk/ Hit The Button https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths- Frame games/hit-the-button
Pobble 365 http://www.pobble365.com/ White Rose https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/
Oxford Owl https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ TT Rockstars https://www.ttrockstars.com/ Literacy Shed https://www.literacyshed.com MyMaths https://www.mymaths.co.uk/
Brain Pop https://www.brainpop.com Maths Frame https://www.mathsframe.co.uk/ Phonics Play https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ Maths 4 Kids https://www.youtube.com/Maths4Kids Topmarks https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english- Literacy games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
Other Subject Resources
Super Movers https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.cosmickids.com/
PSHE (TES) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/covid-19-home-learning-pack-coronavirus-12267191 GoNoodle https://www.gonoodle.com/ DK Find Out https://www.dkfindout.com/uk
2Simple https://2simple.com/blog/using-purple-mash-when-school-closed/ Blockly https://blockly.games
Turtle Logo https://turtleacademy.com/ DuoLingo https://www.duolingo.com/
Homework Help http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/