Hello Everyone,
My first day off, so I am enjoying a cup of coffee whilst listening to birds chirping and children playing outside, accompanied by the usual honking of vehicle horns.
I am staying in an apartment in Pashan which is not far from the school. There is a lizard, in the bathroom who usually greets me on my return home, and it is always reassuring to find water in the tap! I now realise that I have to keep a few buckets of water on standby, in case the water pump is not working or the water tanker has not arrived to refill the tank. However, these inconveniences are more than compensated for by having my washing and ironing done for me, and being able to eat a mouthwatering mango every day.
The weather is glorious which is a welcome change after Brussels, even the rain is warm - it is a joy not having to wear layers of clothing, Of course, I have had to buy a few new 'kurtas'; so many vibrant colours to choose from!
Today, I am going to venture out on my own, as my Hindi is non-existent, I have cut out the labels from food packets (already in the flat) so that I can show them to the shopkeeper to try to make myself understood - hopefully they will understand enough Hinglish to work out what I am trying to buy! This could be very amusing or a complete disaster...
I miss you all very much, thank you for your messages, skypes and emails; it is great to hear all your news; I will give Eera and Tanvi a big hug (from the girls), when I see her.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Breakfast - Indian Style
Mango yoghurt
An amazing selection of fresh fruit
Aloo parantha, puri bhaji, idlis, masala dosa served with sambar and chutney, uttapam, upma, medu vada...
The above reminded me of the usual packed lunches in Year 6!
Mrs T
An amazing selection of fresh fruit
Aloo parantha, puri bhaji, idlis, masala dosa served with sambar and chutney, uttapam, upma, medu vada...
The above reminded me of the usual packed lunches in Year 6!
Mrs T
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Arrived In Mumbai
28 degrees in the middle of the night!
Curry all the way on Jet Airways - fantastic...
Mrs T
Curry all the way on Jet Airways - fantastic...
Mrs T
Friday, June 28, 2013
Thank you
Dear Year 6,
Thank you for all the beautiful presents and kind words which I truly appreciate. We have enjoyed a fantastic learning journey together this year and I am so pleased that I have all the hundreds of photographs to remind me of our numerous visits and activities.
I shall create a blog for you, but it will not be today as I MUST pack for my trip to India tomorrow!
Today was an emotionally difficult day, but I know that you are all ready for the challenge of secondary school.
I look forward to hearing from you soon and seeing you in the Autumn.
Lots of love,
Mrs T.
Thank you for all the beautiful presents and kind words which I truly appreciate. We have enjoyed a fantastic learning journey together this year and I am so pleased that I have all the hundreds of photographs to remind me of our numerous visits and activities.
I shall create a blog for you, but it will not be today as I MUST pack for my trip to India tomorrow!
Today was an emotionally difficult day, but I know that you are all ready for the challenge of secondary school.
I look forward to hearing from you soon and seeing you in the Autumn.
Lots of love,
Mrs T.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
3D glasses for night out
Hello,
Great day at Oceade - thank you for being so well behaved and helpful...
Please bring any 3D glasses that you may have at home; I have 5 pairs.
Zain, please bring the Rippledown usb to school tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
Great day at Oceade - thank you for being so well behaved and helpful...
Please bring any 3D glasses that you may have at home; I have 5 pairs.
Zain, please bring the Rippledown usb to school tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Year 6 Night Out
Hello,
Looking at the famous film website, it looks like this is the best option:
Stay at school on Wednesday (bring your evening clothes with you)
Depart BISB at around 16.30
Qzar at around 17.30
Pizza Hut at around 18.15 - I am ordering a pepperoni!
Aim to be at the cinema for 19.30 - from the information available, the film starts at 20.00
Do not expect to be back at BISB until after 23.00!
The only suitable film appears to be Man of Steel - Superman - this is the preferred option by the majority!
To be discussed tomorrow...
Mrs T.
Looking at the famous film website, it looks like this is the best option:
Stay at school on Wednesday (bring your evening clothes with you)
Depart BISB at around 16.30
Qzar at around 17.30
Pizza Hut at around 18.15 - I am ordering a pepperoni!
Aim to be at the cinema for 19.30 - from the information available, the film starts at 20.00
Do not expect to be back at BISB until after 23.00!
The only suitable film appears to be Man of Steel - Superman - this is the preferred option by the majority!
To be discussed tomorrow...
Mrs T.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Home School Book Week Ending 21st June 2013
Dear Parents,
This week we watched the file ‘The
Titanic’, which, although emotionally challenging, is an excellent
interpretation of how, according to historical sources, that disastrous night
unfolded. To continue the Titanic theme, our end of year party, on Thursday
27th June, will take the form of a Titanic Picnic Tea Party. All passengers are expected to adhere to the
strict dress code; for ladies, long dresses (hats and gloves are optional), and
for the gentlemen tie, shirt and jacket (if you have one). Captain Tranter will provide ‘champagne’ for
the occasion. Passengers are asked to
speak to their caterer (Mummy) and ask her, politely, to prepare a picnic!
A fantastic and thrilling time wall
climbing was had by all at Winner’s. Almost everyone succeeded in teaching the
top – a first for Year 6! After the children had managed to put their harnesses
on correctly, their first challenge was to walk around the walls; which was not
quite as easy as it first looked. This
was followed by the climbing activity and abseiling down. Finally, they all launched themselves from
the balcony in true Tarzan style! The photographs are on our photo blog.
My congratulations to Divij who is our
fourth pupil to appear in the 100 Word Challenge Showcase; well done to all the
pupils who contribute regularly to this event.
Next week’s agenda:
Tuesday: Oceade
Wednesday: Night Out
Thursday: Titanic Picnic Tea Party
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend,
Best Wishes,
Mrs T
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Photos and 100 Word Challenge
Hello Everyone,
I hope that you had a great time wall climbing - the photographs are on the blog!
Congratulations to Divij for being in the 100 Word Challenge Showcase this week.
See you tomorrow.
Mrs T.
I hope that you had a great time wall climbing - the photographs are on the blog!
Congratulations to Divij for being in the 100 Word Challenge Showcase this week.
See you tomorrow.
Mrs T.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Home School Book Week Ending 7th June 2013
Dear Parents,
By the time that you read this letter,
the examinations should hopefully be finished.
This year proved to be particularly challenging because the children
insisted on taking the additional higher-level papers, which is fantastic and for
which they should be applauded. As I
have watched them working determinedly through exam after exam, it is difficult
to believe that these are the same pupils whose parents, at the beginning of
the academic year, were concerned about them becoming responsible and focused
secondary school students. They
are. I now have the daunting but
rewarding task of marking their exam papers…
Rehearsals are in full flow; the Romeos
are developing romantically whilst the Juliets are gesticulating from the
balcony; this interpretation is truly unique! I shall try to confirm costume
requirements before the weekend; please ignore any requests from your child for
the purchase of a new wardrobe!
Finally, with just a few weeks to go,
the paint arrived for the BISB Keep-Fit Studio. With Tomasz in control, armed
with rollers, paintbrushes and tubs of paint we made our way to the
basement. Working in teams of three,
wearing overalls, safety glasses and rubber gloves the children set to
work. Some pupils painted at a leisurely
pace, others ‘rolled’ frantically, whilst some preferred to paint the same
‘strip’, over and over and over again!
You should have received three letters
concerning end of year trips; copies of these are on the blog if your child has
mislaid them! I am unable to provide you
with a definite time of arrival at BISB after our night out; perhaps we could
arrange, as we did for the play night, for a group of parents to provide a
late-night taxi service? It would be
easier if I could telephone one parent on our departure from the cinema who
would them disseminate this information to others; please let me know if you are
willing to take on this task.
I hope that you have a relaxing weekend
bathed in glorious sunshine!
Best wishes,
Mrs T
Final, Final, Maths Test...
Hi,
Those students who are taking the mega final test, might want to refresh their skills by looking at the following link... WE HAVE NOT COVERED EVERYTHING!!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/
Mrs T - still marking...
Those students who are taking the mega final test, might want to refresh their skills by looking at the following link... WE HAVE NOT COVERED EVERYTHING!!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/
Mrs T - still marking...
Do Not Disturb - Marking!
Wow! I am really impressed with your answers so the level 4-6 paper...
Mrs T
Mrs T
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Winners Wall Climbing Thursday 20th June
THIS LETTER WILL BE SENT OUT
Dear Parents,
There will be an outing to Winner’s Sport Centre for a ‘wall-climbing’ instructor led session,
on Thursday 20th June, 2013. We shall be walking to and from the venue
and expect to return to school before the end of school pick-up time.
Children will have lunch before departing; however I suggest
that a snack and bottle of water be provided in small back pack for the outing.
Also, children are required to wear
sports clothing and trainers.
The cost of the afternoon is 10 euros per child; please send the money, in a sealed envelope
addressed to Mrs T, preferably by Monday June 10th. Thank you.
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PLEASE KINDLY COMPLETE &
RETURN by Monday 10th of June. Thank you.
I hereby give permission to my
child,
Child’s Name:
_________________________ Year __________
to go on the trip to Winner’s Sport Centre for a ‘wall-climbing’ instructor led session on Thursday 20th June, 2013.
I have enclosed 10 euro to cover the cost of this outing.
Parent's name:_________________________ Phone:_____________________
Parent's signature:______________________
Oceade Tuesday 25th June
THIS LETTER WILL BE SENT OUT
Dear Parents,
There will be a trip to ‘Oceade’
for all the children in the Junior Department on Tuesday 25th June.
The cost of this trip will be 15 euro which includes the entrance charge
and transport. This year, to enable us
to enjoy the maximum time in the water, we have decided that the children
should bring two substantial, high-energy snacks for before and after
Oceade. This will be an all day trip and
the children will need to bring:
Ø Swimming
costume and towel (shorts are permitted; no bikinis)
Ø Water
bottle and snacks, for before and after Oceade
Ø Small
back pack
Your child may bring extra pocket
money if he/she wishes.
Safety is paramount for this type
of activity which is why we have increased the adult to child ratio. Consequently,
we require 2 parent-helpers from each class; would you please contact the
school office if you are able to participate. Please note that Mrs. T. holds the ASA certificate for teaching school swimming and the NaRS Pool Safety Award.
Please kindly complete the form below and return
it, with the 15 euro (in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and year) to
the school office before Monday, June 18th.
Thank you.
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Child’s
Name: _________________________ Year __________
is
able/unable to join the Junior Department trip to Oceade, on Tuesday, June 25th.
I have enclosed 15 euros to cover the price of the outing. Thank you.
Parent’s
name:_____________________
Phone:
___________________________
Parent’s
signature: _________________
End of Year Trip Wednesday 26th June (NEW DATE)
THIS LETTER WILL BE SENT OUT
Dear Parents,
Our ‘End of Term’ outing will take place after school (timings to be
confirmed) on Wednesday 26th June. This
will include a game of Q.Zar, a meal out at Pizza Hut and a trip to the cinema
to see a film (we are still waiting to see what will be showing). The cost for this trip will be 25 euro. If children would like to buy popcorn,
ice-creams and drinks at the cinema, they will need to bring extra pocket
money.
IMPORTANT: It is
estimated that we shall arrive back at school at around 22.30.
Please kindly send the money for the trip to me, in a sealed
envelope. Thank you.
With kind regards,
MrsT
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PLEASE KINDLY COMPLETE & RETURN preferably before June 20. Thank you.
I hereby give permission to my
child,
Child’s Name:
_________________________ Year __________
To participate in the ‘End of Term’ outing that will take
place on Wednesday 26th June,
returning at school at around 22.30.
I have enclosed 25 euro to cover
the cost of these outings. (Thank you)
Parent's name:_______________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Parent's signature:____________________________________
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Home School Book Week Ending 31st May 2013
Dear Parents,
I am not even going to comment on the
weather this week! The end of year examinations have begun and the students are
working their way through them with determination and good humour! So far, the
children have completed the writing task, maths papers A and B, the mental
maths test all at levels 3-5. Next week, some children will be sitting higher
level papers.
Trying to fit in rehearsals for the end
of year production is proving to be somewhat of a challenge; however, we are
managing to make some progress in our dramatic interpretation of Romeo and
Juliet. We are seeking inspiration from the comedy version ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’!
Finally, we began our forensic science
project. This started with testing our observations skills; investigating our
short and long-term memories. The
detectives were tasked with observing a picture, looking for important
information and then being asked a series of questions – only one person
noticed the time on the clock… Needless to say, after a few more attempts,
observational skills improved. This was followed by investigating cheiloscopy
or the study of lip prints. Having argued over which colour of lipstick to use,
the Year 6 scientists proceeded to take and make a selection of lip prints on
paper and glass slides, which were examined with magnifying glasses and under
the microscope. There were squeals of delight when ‘long vertical, branching
and rectangular grooves’ were identified.
Mr Prescott appeared rather bemused as he walked into the classroom to
see the teacher and pupils all wearing bright red number 80 lipstick!
Our common room has been redecorated
much to the delight of the pupils (and mine); it really ought to be featured in
next month’s issue of ‘House and Home’.
Congratulations to Year 6 for winning
the 2013 cricket cup; this proved to be a highly emotional match.
If you have not yet received the
Rippledown usb stick, please let me know…
Enjoy the weekend.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Congratulations to you all
Well done to you all for working so hard to achieve such terrific results in the recent maths tests. Even if your name was not on the list for the next level, I am quite happy for you to sit the tests if you would like to. I am looking forward to marking the writing and reading comprehension papers; it is a joy to see how much progress you have made.
From a very proud teacher.
Mrs Tranter
From a very proud teacher.
Mrs Tranter
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Breaking News...
The SATs papers have arrived! We shall start with the maths papers tomorrow.
Just do not mention Gnomeo and Juliet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs T
Just do not mention Gnomeo and Juliet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs T
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Homework
Hello Students,
The rest is up to you...
As we discussed in class, please revise those areas of the curriculum that you feel less confident about during this long weekend. There are plenty of useful links on this blog, so make use of them!
We have another hectic week ahead of us; time is very precious.
Not long to go now.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
The rest is up to you...
As we discussed in class, please revise those areas of the curriculum that you feel less confident about during this long weekend. There are plenty of useful links on this blog, so make use of them!
We have another hectic week ahead of us; time is very precious.
Not long to go now.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
Home School Book Week Ending 17th May
Dear Parents,
The SATs examinations have taken place
in the UK
this week. International schools can
expect to receive the papers towards the end of next week. Providing these arrive on time, it is my
intention to begin testing on Monday 27th May for two weeks. Pupils will be
sitting Maths and English examinations spanning attainment levels 3-8; may I
again draw your attention to the fact that at the end of primary school, the
expected pupil attainment level is 4 and
level 7/8 is equivalent to Year 9 at secondary school. The children themselves,
have chosen to aim for higher levels; whatever the results, they should be
congratulated for their determination and motivation during this academic
year. I am very proud of all of them.
Would you please avoid taking your child out of school during the test weeks,
thank you.
Obviously the focus is now on practising
examinations style questions. In literacy this week we have been concentrating
on how a setting of a story helps create a particular atmosphere or mood, as
well as answering practise questions about storyline, theme, descriptive detail
and imagery. Being able to give a personal response to the text and supporting
the points made by detailed and relevant reference to the text is a key skill
expected at higher levels.
In maths, some children have been
answering level 5- 8 questions on Algebra and Shape and Space, others have been
working through mock examination papers.
All children are being tested at KS3 for mental maths and doing well.
Rehearsals are taking place in the
afternoon. To help with understanding
the plot, we have been watching a modern day interpretation of Romeo and
Juliet, ‘West Side Story’. In our performance, there is an intriguing selection
of ‘Romeos’ and ‘Juliets’; all romantic Romeos will require black costumes and
Juliets will require pretty pink outfits.
Fed up with the rain affecting our PE,
the students endured a ‘killer’ workout in the BISB Dance and Fitness
Studio! Work is progressing; the ceiling
has been painted, the kitchen sink removed and the walls prepared for painting
by Year 6.
The ‘Rippledown’ usb stick is on its way
round…
I hope that the sun shines this weekend.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Year 6 End of Year Night Out
Hello,
Please make a note of the following date: Thursday, 27th June for our night out in Brussels.
See you on Monday.
Mrs T
Please make a note of the following date: Thursday, 27th June for our night out in Brussels.
See you on Monday.
Mrs T
TES iBoard Updated
Just updated the activity folders for you...
The explanation texts about the Titanic are brilliant.
You are the best!
Mrs T.
The explanation texts about the Titanic are brilliant.
You are the best!
Mrs T.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
TES iBOARD
Hello Students,
I shall change the activity folders on Saturday. If there is a particular topic that you would like me to include - make a comment.
Many thanks for the Birthday cake, Divij!
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs T.
I shall change the activity folders on Saturday. If there is a particular topic that you would like me to include - make a comment.
Many thanks for the Birthday cake, Divij!
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs T.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Home School Book Week Ending 4th May 2013
Dear Parents,
Long Live Rippledown; what a fantastic
week we spent at Rippledown this year.
Our cunning plan of daily long walks worked a treat; I managed at least
six hours sleep every night. I am sure that the children have told you all
about their escapades; hopefully, you have seen the blogs and no doubt heard me
singing the success of the week from the BISB roof top. I shall organise a ‘Rippledown photos and
videos’ usb stick for you to copy from – is there a parent who would be willing
to organise the distribution of this?
Last weeks’ ’forced marches’ are now being followed by
‘forced revision’! On Tuesday, the
pupils wrote a persuasive text and are now in the throes of mastering
explanation texts. Their task is to
explain the catalogue of errors that resulted in the sinking of The
Titanic. We have been studying in detail
the enquiry that was held after the disaster.
We constructed our own scientific demonstration, with the aid of Lego
people, ice-trays and water, of the water displacing the air in the water tight
compartments; The Titanic was designed to stay afloat if four of these
compartments filled, however, in the collision with the iceberg, five
compartments were damaged.
The ‘boot camp’ continued with a daily
mental maths workout of previous years’ examination KS3 papers; the irritating,
monotonous voice of the examination presenter is slowly driving us all to
distraction! Despite this, the results are promising, so we shall keep
practising.
Another busy and exciting week ahead of
us with a visit from the author and illustrator Shoo Rayner; we are hoping that
he will be willing to run an art workshop with our budding artists.
I look forward to meeting you all at our
International Day tomorrow; I plan to purchase enough culinary goodies to fill
my freezer, so that I do not have to cook during the run-up to the end of year
examinations!
Full steam ahead!
Kind Regards,
Mrs T
Mrs T's Online Activity Folder
http://www.iboard.co.uk/teacher/year6bisb
Hello Everyone,
I am trialing 'TES iboard'; at this url, you will find activity folders to support the work that we are doing in class. Please let me know what you think...
Thank you.
Mrs T
Hello Everyone,
I am trialing 'TES iboard'; at this url, you will find activity folders to support the work that we are doing in class. Please let me know what you think...
Thank you.
Mrs T
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Homework - Explanation Texts
Dear Students,
As discussed in the classroom, here is your homework task for the weekend; this work is to be handed in on Tuesday, 7th May (no excuses).
Explanation Text:
Explain the contributory factors and events that resulted in the sinking of the 'Unsinkable Titanic'.
Mrs T.
As discussed in the classroom, here is your homework task for the weekend; this work is to be handed in on Tuesday, 7th May (no excuses).
Explanation Text:
Explain the contributory factors and events that resulted in the sinking of the 'Unsinkable Titanic'.
Mrs T.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Author Visit - Tuesday 7th May
Shoo Rayner will be visiting our school next Tuesday; see what you can discover about this author...
Mrs T.
Mrs T.
Talking-Topic
This week's 'Talking-Topic' is:
If you could have one special power for a day, what should it be? And what would you do with it?
If you could have one special power for a day, what should it be? And what would you do with it?
This and That
Hello,
I have uploaded the Titanic/Lego photographs for you.
Please look at the 100 Word Challenge for this week - KEEP WRITING!
See you on Thursday,
Mrs T.
I have uploaded the Titanic/Lego photographs for you.
Please look at the 100 Word Challenge for this week - KEEP WRITING!
See you on Thursday,
Mrs T.
This week’s prompt is:
…the noise was deafening…
Make sure you use your most creative 100 words. Do try to visit other schools to support them in their writing.
If you are unsure of what to do, have a look at all the information at the top of the page in the tabs. Leave a comment if you are still stuck and I will help.
The link will be open until 9pm (London time) 4th May
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Home School Book 19th April 2013
Dear Parents,
As always, it is wonderful to be
back in our classroom. The children have
returned reenergised and excited (I am as well) about our forthcoming trip to
Rippledown.
Tuesday began with a selection of
maths assessment online tests; it was evident from the results that some
students had revised diligently during the holidays – well done. Students are now focusing on practising exam
style questions in preparation for the SATs.
The first non-fiction genre that
we are revising is ‘persuasive writing’. This week we have analysed: emotive
language, rhetorical questions, imagery, exaggeration, contrast,
personalisation, repetition and a range of vocabulary to extend responses. Obviously, there is no homework this week
however, on our return from Rippledown, the pupils will be expected to write a
persuasive text; they have this weekend and the next to revise for this.
In preparation for our long
awaited visit to The Globe Theatre, we studied, very quickly, A Midsummer
Night’s Dream. This involved reading a
story ‘…Whoosh!’, watching part of an unabridged version of the play as well as
an animated version. With three
sub-plots, the children found it difficult to work out who was in love with whom!
After much discussion, watching the film clips and with the help of some
‘mind-maps’, this confusion was resolved.
In science, we managed to revise
gas exchange in the alveoli, antagonistic muscles, hinge and ball and socket
joints. We then carried out an online
activity to test a variety of foods for sugars, protein, fats and starch.
I look forward to meeting you at
the Gare du Midi on Sunday; please make sure that you bring all necessary travel
documentation. I shall be hibernating
this weekend as I have the strangest feeling that sleep will be in short supply
next week! See you at the station by 16.00 on Sunday afternoon.
Have a lovely weekend.
Best wishes,
Mrs T
Saturday, April 20, 2013
100 Word Challenge
Wow - you are such amazing students!
Thank you for the 100 Word Challenge entries; a real challenge to do them and pack for Rippledown!
Mrs T
Thank you for the 100 Word Challenge entries; a real challenge to do them and pack for Rippledown!
Mrs T
Monday, April 15, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
You're Just Too Good To Be True Part 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I shall be uploading part 2 soooooooooooooooooooooon!
Check the Photo Blog
Mrs T
Check the Photo Blog
Mrs T
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Vienna?
I wonder who is on holiday in Vienna and revising?????
Whoever you are, I am impressed with your devotion to your studies...
Mrs T
Whoever you are, I am impressed with your devotion to your studies...
Mrs T
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
NRICH Weekly Problem 15
Weekly Problem 15 - 2013
Stage: 2 and 3 
Albert Einstein was standing on the station platform thinking about relativity when he noticed that he could see two station clocks. Each clock was digital, showing only hours and minutes.
He observed that the display on one clock changed to the next minute
For what fraction of the day did the clocks show the same time?
NRICH Solution to Weekly Problem 13
Solution:
Stage: 2 and 3
Weekly Problem 13 - 2013
Stage: 2 and 3 
2013 is the only year before 2015 in which each date will fall on the same day of the week as it did in 2002.
=
Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
1st January | Tue | Wed | Thu | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Tue | Wed | Thu |
=
So two of the years before 2015 start on a Tuesday. But each date has to fall on the same day and since 2008 is a leap year but 2002 wasn't, it must be excluded.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
Rippledown Photographs
Hello,
Just to let you know that I shall be uploading my Rippledown photographs to our secure Year 6 Photos Blog; please make sure that you can access this before we go...
Kind regards,
Mrs T.
Just to let you know that I shall be uploading my Rippledown photographs to our secure Year 6 Photos Blog; please make sure that you can access this before we go...
Kind regards,
Mrs T.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Rippledown Dorms...
I am just filling in the accommodation planner for Ripply...
Mrs T.
I have sent the forms to Rippledown!
Mrs T.
I have sent the forms to Rippledown!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
100 Word Challenge
Are there really only three entries for this week!!!!! This challenge is your only remaining opportunity to practise your creative writing skills, as we shall be revising non-fiction next term...
Mrs T.
Mrs T.
Friday, March 29, 2013
NRICH Weekly problem 13
http://nrich.maths.org/weekly
Weekly Problem 13 - 2013
Stage: 2 and 3 
2002 started on a Tuesday.
In which years between now and 2015 will each date fall on the same day of the week as it fell that year?
Weekly Problem 12 - 2013
Stage: 3 
Let the number be x . Then x2=2x3 , that is x2(1−2x)=0 .
Sox=0 or x=12 .
However,x is positive, so the only solution is x=12 .
So
However,
Sunday, March 24, 2013
NRICH 'Live' maths problem
NRICH 'Live'Problem Upper Primary
http://nrich.maths.org/8586
Hello you mathematicians!
Do you want to have a go at submitting an answer to the above problem?
I am trying to find math challenges for you - this might be one solution.
Perhaps we could discuss is tomorrow...
Mrs T.
http://nrich.maths.org/8586
Hello you mathematicians!
Do you want to have a go at submitting an answer to the above problem?
I am trying to find math challenges for you - this might be one solution.
Perhaps we could discuss is tomorrow...
Mrs T.
Friday, March 22, 2013
NRICH Weekly problem (12)
Weekly Problem 12 - 2013
Stage: 3 
The square of a positive number is twice as big as the cube of that number. What is the number?
Last week's solution:
Weekly Problem 11 - 2013
Stage: 3 
The reduction of 15% off sale prices is equal to a reduction of 7.5% off the original prices. Therefore the toal reduction on the original prices is (50 + 7.5)% = 57.5%.
Homework for week ending 22nd March 2013
Dear Students,
As discussed, please design a revision timetable for the holiday. Also, would you please make sure that you have a usb stick for Monday!
Enjoy the weekend...
Mrs T.
As discussed, please design a revision timetable for the holiday. Also, would you please make sure that you have a usb stick for Monday!
Enjoy the weekend...
Mrs T.
Revision Information for the Holiday
Dear Students,
I expect you all to carry out revision during the spring holiday! I have explained to you, individually, those topic areas that you need to revise in depth. In addition to this, I would like you to work through the following web pages, making sure that you record work that you have done in your file or revision timetable; paper or electronic version:
Literacy:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/english/ (Only the reading and writing sections)
Mathematics:
IC, RM, KM, ZQ, MH http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/ - Please work through ALL the sections on this link...
EK, TB, FD http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/ - Please work through ALL the sections of this link and any of CIMT Years 7 & 8
DG, RD, DS, IN, IT,TB
You must make sure that are able to carry out any task up to and including level 7 on the descriptor chart that you have been given.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/
CIMT Year 7,8 & 9
If you wish to attempt GCSE work, you may...
GCSE work:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/allgcse/allgcse.htm
Work hard!
Mrs T.
I expect you all to carry out revision during the spring holiday! I have explained to you, individually, those topic areas that you need to revise in depth. In addition to this, I would like you to work through the following web pages, making sure that you record work that you have done in your file or revision timetable; paper or electronic version:
Literacy:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/english/ (Only the reading and writing sections)
Mathematics:
IC, RM, KM, ZQ, MH http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/ - Please work through ALL the sections on this link...
EK, TB, FD http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/ - Please work through ALL the sections of this link and any of CIMT Years 7 & 8
DG, RD, DS, IN, IT,TB
You must make sure that are able to carry out any task up to and including level 7 on the descriptor chart that you have been given.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/
CIMT Year 7,8 & 9
If you wish to attempt GCSE work, you may...
GCSE work:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/allgcse/allgcse.htm
Work hard!
Mrs T.
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