Saturday, July 6, 2013

Week 1 India

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.


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

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

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.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Year Six Night Out

Hello,

I have just uploaded the photos from last night - see you later.

Mrs T.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Home School Book Week Ending 7th June 2013

Home School Book – Year 6

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...

Do Not Disturb - Marking!

Wow!  I am really impressed with your answers so the level 4-6 paper...

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

TESiBoard update

Hello,

I have put a few new activities in the Literacy folder...

Mrs T.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Home School Book Week Ending 31st May 2013

Home School Book – Year 6

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. 

Thoughts from my farmhouse kitchen...

Dear Students,

  • Make sure that you revise Spag for Monday
  • I am marking the 'Wolf'  and PiRA papers - really pleased so far...
  • I have put the lip print photos on the photo blog!
  • Cat is having a snooze after a hectic 5 minutes eating

See you on Monday.

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

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

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.

Home School Book Week Ending 17th May


Home School Book – Year 6


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

TES iBoard Updated

Just updated the activity folders for you...

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.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Home School Book Week Ending 4th May 2013


Home School Book – Year 6

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

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.

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.

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?

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.




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

Not long to go!!!!!

Have you finished your packing?

See you at Gare du Midi in a few hours...

Mrs T

Home School Book 19th April 2013


Home School Book – Year 6

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

Monday, April 15, 2013

Week 26 100 Word Challenge


Will we have time to enter this week's 100 Word Challenge competition?  Let's try, even if you are still in India!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

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

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

NRICH Weekly Problem 15


Weekly Problem 15 - 2013

Stage: 2 and 3 Challenge Level:1

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 10 seconds before the correct time, whereas the display on the other clock changed to the next minute 10 seconds after the correct time.

For what fraction of the day did the clocks show the same time?

NRICH Solution to Weekly Problem 13

Solution:

Weekly Problem 13 - 2013

Stage: 2 and 3 Challenge Level:1

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.
=
Year2002200320042005200620072008
1st JanuaryTueWedThuSatSunMonTue
2009201020112012201320142015
ThuFriSatSunTueWedThu
=
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.

Fitness Training

Hello,

If you want to use 'cheap' weights for our keep fit sessions, just bring in two bottles of water.

Challenge:  would someone work out the relationship between the bottle size and its mass when full of water, thank you.

Mrs T.

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.

Guess Who?

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!

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.

Friday, March 29, 2013

NRICH Weekly problem 13


http://nrich.maths.org/weekly

Weekly Problem 13 - 2013

Stage: 2 and 3 Challenge Level:1

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 Challenge Level:1
Let the number be x. Then x2=2x3, that is x2(12x)=0.
So x=0 or x=12.
However, x is positive, so the only solution is x=12.

Spelling and Grammar Resources

Spelling and Grammar resources

Hello,

Have a look at the above link...

Mrs T.

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.

Tintin Photographs

Hello,

I have posted the Tintin pictures online....

Mrs T.

Friday, March 22, 2013

NRICH Weekly problem (12)


Weekly Problem 12 - 2013

Stage: 3 Challenge Level:1
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 Challenge Level:1
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%.

100 Word Challenge!

Hello,

I am waiting to upload your 100 word challenges to the blog...

Mrs T.

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.

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.