Landaviddy have had an enjoyable week, settling into our  new routines as Year 3. In Science, we learnt about the 7 processes that all living things do, by learning the acronym MRS GREN. As Geographers, we consolidated our location knowledge of the 7 continents and 5 oceans, creating some fantastic world maps. Mrs Lister launched an excellent RE lesson with us on Showbie, which got us thinking about the Creation story. Our highlight of the week was exploring programming in Computing, by exploring a coding game. We had lots of fun recognising how to debug a sequence and constructing algorithms. 

In Maths, we have been working through our first unit on Place Value; counting on a number to 100 and exploring hundreds. We have enjoyed lessons this week and building upon our prior knowledge. 

In English, we have explored the actions and feelings of the main character, Sunny, from our focus text 'Meerkat Mail'. We practised the story using an oracy approach and designed our own story maps. We finished off the week writing the start of a character description, which we will finish next week. 

Congratulations to Theo and Hector for being chosen as Landaviddy's people of the week. 

Attached below is this the Knowledge Web for Autumn 1. This includes the learning your child will cover this half term. 

Homework
Please find attached the Homework grid for this half term, along with the KIRFS for Autumn 1 for you to practise at home. In addition to this, please continue to read daily and practise your Y3 Statutory Word Spellings (attached below). I have also uploaded some spelling challenge cards which may help you when practising these. Children can also access TT Rockstars to practise their times table facts. Anything you can do at home can make a big difference to your learning! 

Reading Books
Everyone was sent home with their new reading record and colour banded book. We ask that children read their book twice at home before getting it changed, however longer reads can be changed after being read once. Please ensure you are reading as often as you can at home. We ask that this book is brought into school daily, so the children can access them during the school day. They also have a library book which is chosen as a reading for pleasure book. Opportunities to change library books will be weekly. 

Hello Everyone,

Despite the weather, we have managed to enjoy plenty of outside, as well as inside learning this week.

Year 1 and 2 enjoyed their first outside PE session this year, where they were able to take part in some team games, as well as balancing with bats and balls. Reception took part in their very first PE lesson, looking fantastic in their new PE kits. They followed instructions brilliantly and were able to balance and move in different ways. 

In art, reception have produced some lovely self portraits and have also made some collages of their names, using a range of materials. Year 1 and 2 have continued with their study of the artist Clementine Hunter. They asked and answered questions about some of her paintings, and made some sketches of parts of her artwork. The results were excellent. Well done children.

Phonics lessons have been a big hit for reception this week, as after the first lesson, I received a cheer and round of applause, because they enjoyed it so much! After learning some initial letter sounds and practicing blending them to read, they have all been given their first reading book, so that they can practice reading some of the sounds that they have learned. Year 2 have been enjoying their phonics lessons with Mrs Wilkie in Landaviddy this week, and this will continue for at least the rest of the half term.

In science this week, Year 1 and 2 have started to learn about animals and their habitats. We began by learning about why some animals have their habitats on land or in water. We sorted pictures of animals in different ways, and Year 2 were able to use a venn diagram in order to sort animals.

In order to help the reception children to settle into a morning routine, we are encouraging them to come onto the main playground, after they have arrived through the main gate. However, we fully understand that some reception children may prefer to go through the wooden Penhallow gate, where they can be in their own classroom,  instead of going onto the playground.  At this early stage of their first year, please decide what you think is best for your child, and we will fully support you.

We hope you have a lovely weekend.

From The Penhallow Team

Chaipel have had a busy first full week of the year! We have been investigating our Solar System - as our enquiry is 'WHAT MAKES EARTH THE PERFECT PLANET TO LIVE ON?' -  and have come up with some funny rhymes to remember the order of the planets by. 

HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Polperro's new captains and vice captains have been elected.
OAK: Thomas (C) 
ASH: Nuala (C) Lily (VC)
CHESTNUT: Joey (C) Isaac (VC)
WILLOW: Aria (C) Henry (VC)
Congratulations to you all - I am sure that you will do your team proud!

MATHS:
It's all about Place Value at the moment and we have been investigating numbers up to 10,000,000! Next week, we will be ordering, comparing and rounding numbers up to 8-digits.

ENGLISH
Our focus is on descriptive writing and Chaipel have been learning how to grow sentences using vivid sensory detail (touch, sight, movement, light/dark and cold/warm) and figurative language (personification, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia and hyperbole). We will be creating our own undiscovered planet and then writing a atmospheric setting description over the next couple of weeks.

WIDER CURRICULUM:
We have been lucky to have Kim come in from Barnado's this week to talk about healthy relationships as part of our PSHE this term. 
In RE, we have been revisiting the Creation story and will move onto comparing religion with science (learning about the BIG BANG) and debating whether science and religion compliment or conflict with each other.

IMPORTANT INFO:
I have attached the Knowledge Web, KIRFS and Homework grid for this half term. As always, keep on reading daily and practising those timestables that you are a bit rusty on.

Have a lovely weekend and see you all on Monday!

Miss Randle and Mrs Clary 

This week in R/1 has been full of exciting learning opportunities and fun activities!

In Literacy, we have been exploring traditional tales, focusing on classic stories such as The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The children have enjoyed listening to and retelling these stories, using key story language and sequencing events in the correct order. Year 1 have been working hard on their writing skills, learning how to create simple captions and labels to match pictures from the stories. Reception children have been developing their early writing and storytelling skills through drawing, mark-making, and acting out parts of the tales.

In Maths, Year 1 have been learning about place value, with a particular focus on understanding tens and ones in numbers between 10 and 15. They've used practical resources like base ten blocks and number lines to help them build a solid understanding of how numbers are made up. Meanwhile, Reception children have been busy exploring patterns, using colours, shapes, and objects to create repeating sequences. They've also been working on their early addition skills, especially focusing on ways to add to 3 using counting and hands-on materials.

In PSHE, we had meaningful discussions about the people in our lives who help us feel safe, supported, and cared for. The children shared thoughtful ideas and enjoyed talking about their families, friends, and trusted adults. We also took part in some fun team-building games to help develop our friendships and cooperation skills.

During PE, we've started a new focus on ball skills and group games. The children have been practising rolling, throwing, and catching, as well as learning how to work together in small teams. Reception children joined in with some exciting hoop games, which helped them with their coordination and turn-taking. Reception children have PE on Mondays and Tuesdays. Year 1 pupils have PE on Thursdays. 

Reception have continued to make the most of their time in continuous provision, where they have been creating, building, and making with lots of enthusiasm. From constructing imaginative buildings to experimenting with different materials at the creative table, it's been wonderful to see their ideas come to life through play.

To top it all off, we had a fantastic music lesson with Mrs Butlin this morning! The children loved exploring different instruments, rhythms, and songs, and it was a joyful way to end a busy and productive week.

Well done to all of R/1 for a brilliant week of learning!