One world week

We will be learning about the story of the Maccabees and what happened to the oil and the menorah.

How are drinks  made for your packed lunch?

We are reading and writing using lots of interesting books. We love sharing Julia Donaldson books. Which story is your favourite?

http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/

Have a go at this fun game~odd or even.

http://www.ictgames.com/dragonmap.html

http://www.primarygames.com/storybooks/even_odd/start.htm

On Tuesday the school choir will  be visiting St Chad's Cathedral to lead the music  for The Good  Shepherd Appeal Mass.

The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Longley.

They will be presenting our Lenten charity money~so well done for all your hard work and generosity!

We are learning how to share in Maths.

This week we found out that sharing into 2 groups is

 the same as halving.

Have a go with these doubles and halving games.

http://www.ictgames.com/rhoodbeyond10.html

http://www.ictgames.com/dinosaurDentist/index.html

On Tuesday and Wednesday evening our Year 6 friends will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

We will be praying for everyone.

Archbishop Bernard Longley will visit and confirm the children from Holy Souls School for the first time.

What will Archbishop Longley have on his head?

What will he hold in his hand?

In Science we will be learning about SOUND.

Which sounds do you like?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/sound_hearing.shtml

In Maths we will be learning about sharing and DIVISION.

Can you solve this problem?

Mrs Parker has 10 apples. She shares them with Mrs Taylor and Mrs Aldred.

How many apples does she give to Mrs Taylor?

How many apples does she give to Mrs Aldred?

In RE we will be finding out how and why the disciples were called to follow Jesus and how they shared in his life.

How many disciples did Jesus call?

Who were the first group?