The Romans didn’t have clocks, so we have been investigating how they used to tell the time! Will we get the gladiator to the colosseum on time?
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How did the Romans tell the time?
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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Current Affairs
We don’t have a KS2 assembly on Tuesdays, so we take the opportunity to catch up on what is happening around the world in Year 5. We watched BBC Newsround and had discussions on the Royal Engagement, The volcano in Bali and endangered birds around the UK! We are becoming informed citizens.
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Collaboration using Microsoft One Note
Year 5 produced an online, digital project using Microsoft One Note today. Everybody in the class was able to input their facts about the Roman invasion of Britain into the project at the same time. Collaboration is a key strand in the recently introduced Digital Competency Framework and allows children to work on files anywhere with internet access.
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Stars of the week
Llongyfarchiadau to our stars this week
Could you crack the code?
Today Blwyddyn 6 were set a challenge to communicate by using the technique of morse code. The children weren’t given any advice on how to do this but had to problem solve with their team to light the bulb and communicate as they did during World War 2.
Year 5 – Hwb Playlists
The children were introduced to Hwb Playlists yesterday as they researched the Roman invasion of Britain. Playlists allow the children to research their subject in a totally e-safe way as the teacher has gathered relevant resources and shared it in Hwb classes. It also ensures all information learnt is reliable.
Non-uniform Day Tomorrow
REMINDER:
NON-UNIFORM DAY
WEDNESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
The Winter Fete is due to take place on Thursday 30th November. In preparation for this the PTA are asking families to kindly donate items towards stalls, the raffle and for prizes.
In return Mrs Norman has kindly agreed that the children may have a non-uniform day on Wednesday 22nd November.
We are requesting items such as :-
• Tins, jars or bottles suitable for the 100 club stall
• Bottles of beer, wine or pop
• Items suitable as hook a duck prizes, such as small packets of sweets, stickers or glow sticks
• Gift sets
• Good quality second hand items (sorry no books or videos)
Any items you wish to donate can be passed to the Class Teacher.
The PTA would also like to take this opportunity not only like to thank parents who have contributed to past events, but we would also like to thank any extended family, Grandparents and family friends who have also contributed towards the PTA’s fundraising events. Without your continued support the PTA would not be able to purchase much needed items for the school.
If you have any questions or would like to help out please contact Jane (PTA Chair) via the Class Teacher, School Administrator or email me on jane.121@live.co.uk.
Many thanks
Jane Rees
PTA Chair
Bronze Sports Ambassador Training.
Today our two Year 5 pupils will receive training for their important role as sports ambassadors. They will be trained in writing an action plan, leading warm up games and will be given advice and guidance on how to promote Pontlliw to be an even healthier school.
Children in Need – Nursery
We had a fun morning in nursery today supporting Children in Need. We all wore our comfy pyjamas or something spotty. The children were able to buy toast and cakes and all the money raised will help to support less fortunate children. Thank you for all your kind donations.
Children in Need – Reception
What a great day we all had.
Reception dressed the part and had fun making masks, counting spots and creating fantastic Pudsey pictures.
All for a very good cause!
We were all so busy, they should be tired teddy bears tonight!
