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September

Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | ARC

Welcome back!

Welcome back to another year of Learning at Copper Valley ARC. We said a sad goodbye to 3 of our Y6 pupils in July who are now all attending their secondary settings. We will miss them and wish them all the best. This term we are welcoming Rhys into our ARC. Rhys is transitionning at present and will build up gradually to full school days.

Our ARC has had a re-vamp over the holidays to make the setting more appropriate for our current cohort of learners, most of whom are pre-verbal. We hope you like the pictures. We are all enjoying our new space.

We have now split into 2 groups of learners. Our first group are working predominantley on communication; we are using a total communication approach, supporting spoken word with visuals and makaton. Our second group is accessing some National Curriculum content with a focus on individual interests and building up engagement.

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Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy | Y4/5 Duckpool

Duckpool go down to the woods...

Well, what a busy start to the Autumn term it's been for Duckpool class!

Firstly, to launch our 'Rivers' topic, we took our first trip to Coombe Woods to do a spot of water sampling for the Great UK WaterBlitz. We were testing for nitrates and phosphates in water samples taken from 3 different locations. It needed to be absolutely accurate as we had to send our results off to help monitor water quality in this important investigation. Hopefully, we've produced some scientists of the future and we thought you might like to see some photos.

Workwise, in English we're writing our own diary entries based on the book 'The Beasties' and focusing on using descriptive language along with accurate grammar and punctuation. Handwriting and presentation are also a focus for this half term.

In maths, we're working on Place Value and numbers to 1,000,000, as well as concentrating on our times tables.

This half term term's science is all about Properties of Materials, with lots of opportunities planned for practical investigations. Whereas Geography is based on the topic 'What are rivers and how are they used?'

So, that's just a few subjects to be going on with, more about the rest of the curriculum next week..

Have a lovely weekend.

This week in Treyarnon

Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy | Y6 Treyarnon

Busy week!

This week in Treyarnon, we have been busy little bees and now are brains are full of knowledge and creativity.

Our class story has been 'The Final Year' by Matt Goodfellow. In English, we have been planning our own poems based on the book by focusing on informal language, noun phrases and figurative language. In guided reading, we reviewed the book and shared our opinions.

In maths, we have been learning about negative numbers, factors and multiples. We have also been finding out the divisibility rules and how they can help us when solving problems.

In PSHE, we discussed what it meant to be mature and thought about ways in which we can show maturity. We created comics and posters to show how people can act maturely and created our own targets for personal growth. Some children said they will be tidier, except that sometimes things are not fair and take responsibility for their own belongings e.g. reading records and homework. Please ask your child what their personal target is.

Have a great weekend from Miss Burton and all of Treyarnon class.

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Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy | Y2/3 Mousehole

Year 2 and 3 Class Blog - Weekly Learning Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a busy and exciting week in Year 2 and 3, and the children have been working incredibly hard across all areas of the curriculum. Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

English
In English, we have been focusing on using ambitious vocabulary to make our writing more vivid and powerful. The children have been challenged to expand their sentences with descriptive phrases and to group their ideas into clear paragraphs. It has been wonderful to see them becoming more confident writers who enjoy experimenting with language.

Maths
Our maths lessons have continued to focus on place value. The children have been practising how to partition numbers, compare them using greater than and less than symbols, and explain their reasoning when solving problems. This strong foundation will support their confidence as we move into more complex calculations.

History
In History, our topic on Ancient Egypt has led us to explore the importance of the River Nile. The children have discovered how it provided water, fertile land, and a means of transport, making it essential for farming, trade, and daily life. They have particularly enjoyed discussing how different their own lives would be without such a resource.

RE
Our Religious Education lessons have focused on what makes people feel a sense of belonging. We have been learning about Christians and Muslims, and how their communities, traditions, and practices help them feel connected to their faith. The children have shown great curiosity and respect as they ask thoughtful questions.

PE
In PE, we have been developing our netball skills. The class has been practising passing, moving into space, and teamwork. It has been fantastic to see how their confidence and cooperation have grown during these sessions.

And much more!
From creative sewing activities to problem-solving in science, the children have had many opportunities to explore, question, and develop new skills this week.

Finally, thank you so much for your continued support with reading at home. It truly makes such a difference to the children's progress and helps them to become more fluent, confident, and enthusiastic readers.

Polruan Primary Academy | Tregeagle

Welcome back!

It's been wonderful to see the children return with such enthusiasm and positivity-we're already off to a great start.

In History, we are diving into the world of the Anglo-Saxons. We'll be exploring how they lived, including recreating their building methods using wattle and daub. The children will examine real and replica artefacts, working as historians to ask questions and investigate what these items might have been used for.

In Writing, we are continuing to use our sentence stacking approach. This helps children develop a deeper understanding of how to craft effective sentences using a range of grammar features. These skills will support our independent writing project-a quest story inspired by Arthur and the Golden Rope.

In Maths, we are focusing on place value and exploring the different ways numbers can be represented. The children will use practical resources and pictorial representations to embed their understanding before moving on to work with more abstract numbers. These lessons will form the foundations for all the maths learning we will do throughout the year.

In Science, our topic is Sound. We'll be learning how we hear, and how pitch, tone, and distance affect what we hear. There are some fantastic hands-on experiments planned, and we can't wait to share photos and updates on our new classroom platform Showbie. I will introduce this at our Meet the Teacher event on Monday 22nd September so you can find out how to follow your child's learning in the classroom.

PE will take place on Monday and Friday afternoons. Please make sure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit on those days. They can wear joggers and their school jumpers on cooler days.

Your child has chosen a book band reading book matched to their current reading stage, along with a new reading record. Please encourage regular reading at home-little and often makes such a difference! Remember to send the book and reading record into school daily so your child can access them during the day.

Children also have logins for Reading Eggspress and Times Tables Rock Stars (TTR), which they are welcome to use at home for extra practice.

We're looking forward to a brilliant term of learning and discovery together!
Mrs Wills and Mr Twaite

Welcome to Year 3!!

Looe Primary Academy | Year 3

Welcome to Year 3!!

Summer seems so long ago now and the children have settled well into our Year 3 class! This term, we have many exciting things to learn and do! The topic being one of my favourite subjects - Ancient Egyptians!

In maths we are beginning with a Place Value unit. The children will be learning numbers upto 1000 and understanding 100's, 10's and 1's. There are always assignments set on mathletics relating to the unit so please take a look! The logins have been stuck into the front of your child's reading record. Do note though that the Mathletics and Reading Eggs logins are the same now as they have merged companies :)

In English, the children are learning the "Egyptian Cinderella" story. So far, they have learned the story and will be writing a character description at the end of the week.

In Science, the topic is "Animals Including Humans" and will be learning about diet and nutrition. They will be looking at food labels and deciding deciding whether the foods are a healthy choice or best as a treat! If you are out shopping, the children could watch out for those green labels!!

In History, we have begun learning about the Egyptians and how they lived. They all understand how long ago Ancient Egypt existed and completed a fun timeline to show their knowledge! Next, we will be learning about "mummification" which they are already excited about!!

Just a note to remember your child's reading record every day please! They will be completing guided reading activities and whole class reading lessons so having them in school every day really helps to keep a good record and gives an opportunity for the children to continue with the karate band initiative.

I have attached the curriculum map for you to see the whole term. Any questions, as always do let me know!

Mrs Brewer, Mrs Miller and Mr Liddement

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Documents

Curriculum Map Autumn Term (1).docx

Looe Primary Academy | Year 1/Year 2 (BM/LM)

Friday 12th September

What a wonderful start to the school year it has been. The children have all done so well and settled into their new classroom and learnt many of the new routines. We have started our new topic which is titled 'How am I making History? Many aspects of the curriculum will be linked to this topic and we will really enjoy sharing the children's memories from their childhood as well as sharing some of their lovely baby and toddler photographs. Please take a look at the curriculum map that will show you what we will be learning in class this term.

PE Days
Wednesday and Thursday

Forest School
Friday

Reading and Twinkl Phonics
This week your child will have bought home their lovely new phonics mini book. Please read these during the week and then return them on Friday so that they can be exchanged for a new book.

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Documents

Looe Reading and Phonics letter 25-26 (002).pdf

Wider curriculum linear structure Autumn 1 - How am I making History.pdf

Looe Primary Academy | Year 1/Year 2 (BM/LM)

Friday 19th September

English:
This week, In English, we have started learning about the story of the Three Little Pigs. We started this unit of work by creating houses for the pigs using a wide variety of construction toys such as Lego, Duplo and wooden blocks. It was a lot of fun working as a team and finding out which houses were suitable for the pigs.

Forest School:
On Friday we had another lovely time at Forest School with Mrs Edwards using our senses to play hide and seek. The forest animals came to join in with our games and we worked on the school value 'Be Responsible'.

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Documents

Week Ending 12.09

Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy | Y2/3 Mousehole

Mousehole Class Blog - A Wonderful Start to the Year

We are so proud of how well the children in Mousehole Class have settled back into school after the summer holiday. They have quickly got used to our routines, shown fantastic enthusiasm for their learning, and are already working brilliantly together as a class. It has been a joy to see their confidence grow each day.

This week, we have been diving into some exciting learning across the curriculum:

·       English - We have begun looking at stories with a historical setting. The children have enjoyed story-mapping, retelling and identifying the key features of these texts.

·       Maths - We have started our unit on place value, developing our understanding of numbers and how they are made.

·       Spelling, Reading & Phonics - These are taught daily, with an ongoing focus on phonics to support both spelling and reading fluency.

·       History - Our new topic is What was important to the Ancient Egyptians? We began by thinking like archaeologists and asking questions about different sources.

·       RE - The children explored our own community and reflected on the different ways we are all a part of it.

·       DT - We practised some new skills, including threading needles and tying knots, to prepare us for our upcoming sewing unit.

·       Science - We began our topic on Animals, including humans, thinking about what we already know and what we would like to find out.

It has been a busy and brilliant start to the term. The children's curiosity, teamwork and positive attitudes are shining through already. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead in Mousehole Class!

Welcome to Nursery

Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy | Issys Nursery

We have successfully moved rooms over the summer and everyone seems very settled after their first full week at Nursery.

The current children who have come back after the break are all looking taller, and have been telling us all about their holiday visits over the summer.

The new children have settled very quickly, with only a few tears when they first say good bye to their grownup, but once they see the toys and activities, they soon are off exploring.