Our five tiny Canute Caterpillars arrived this week ! The children are going to look after them in the hope we can release them as butterflies at the end of this half term.  They are currently in a pot with their food and once they spin their chrysalis they will be moved into a netted home…we will keep you updated !

 In English the children edited their story map and created their own characters following the plot of Little Red Riding Hood, we had some really interesting replacements for the wolf – a crocodile ! a bull ! to name a few, they all used some fantastic adjectives to describe their villians. Reception children have been enjoying writing about Superworm in Drawing Club.

 In Maths,  Reception children have been doing doubling and odd & even activities, year 1 have stormed their way through the  multiplication and division unit and enjoyed being outside practically sharing and grouping everyday objects, year 2 have been weighing classroom items and estimating what measurement would be most appropriate, grams or kilograms?

 We took full advantage of the sunny weather on Wednesday and did our mini beast hunt in forest school.  We then used our mini beast data to digitally create some bar charts for ICT,  showing the quantities of the five most popular creatures. 

 In RE we have been discussing the Five Pillars of Islam and comparing activities Muslims do that we also do, like celebrating key events with our families and giving money to charity.

In PSHE we discussed the qualities of being a good friend and relied on some of these qualities in PE when the children worked in pairs. One had to direct their blindfolded partner to move items around the playground, clear communication was key, they all succeeded and had a lot of fun!

We hope you all have a lovely long weekend, hopefully with abit of sunshine!

Best wishes The Canute Class Team

Week Ending Friday 26th April

Exploring Nature's Classroom: A Trip to Nancarrow Farm This week in Canute, the children embarked on a delightful journey to Nancarrow Farm, nestled amidst the rolling countryside. It was a day brimming with discovery, learning, and a touch of farmyard magic.

The children, as always, showcased impeccable behaviour, their excitement palpable as they ventured into the heart of the farm. They had the opportunity to connect with nature firsthand, immersing themselves in the rhythms of rural life. From tenderly stroking newborn lambs to carefully gathering freshly laid chicken eggs, every moment was filled with wonder.

Amidst the buzzing of busy bees in their hives, our young explorers learned about the vital role these pollinators play in our ecosystem. They even got their hands dirty, planting seeds with hopes of nurturing new life back at home—a tangible reminder of the cycle of growth and renewal.

As we strolled through the verdant vegetable patches and bountiful orchards, our senses were treated to the vibrant colors and fragrances of the season. And what better way to appreciate nature's bounty than by indulging in some freshly harvested delights? The children savored the taste of farm-fresh food, a true farm-to-table experience that left them with a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from.

In English this week the children continued their journey into the enchanting world of storytelling, crafting sentences for the timeless fairy tale, "Little Red Riding Hood." Meanwhile, in Reception Drawing Club, the children used their imagination to draw and write sentences about the Poddington Peas.

In maths, each year group delved into a world of numbers uniquely suited to their level. Reception explored the concept of doubles and delved into the world of odds and evens. Year 1 ventured into the realm of multiplication, mastering the art of repeated addition. And Year 2 students stretched their mathematical muscles as they tackled the concept of length, measuring and comparing objects with precision.

Of course, amidst all this learning, we couldn't resist the call of the great outdoors, especially with the sun shining brightly overhead. Our students revelled in the freedom of learning outside, soaking up the warmth and vitality of the natural world.

As we bid farewell to another enriching week, we wish you all a restful and rejuvenating weekend. We look forward to what next week bring but, keep exploring, keep learning, and keep embracing the wonders that surround us.

Mrs Fernie, Mrs Westacott, Miss Taylor, Miss Talbot

It was wonderful to welcome Canute class back after the Easter holidays, it sounds like the children had a lovely break with lots of chocolatey treats!

 We enjoyed some very much needed spring sunshine this week and made the most of it by taking our learning outside as much as possible.

 In English Year 1 & 2  are reading Little Red Riding hood, we all went to forest school on Wednesday and the children took it in turns to wear the red cape and describe the sights, sounds and smells that our heroine would have experienced walking through the woods. 

 In maths yr 1 & 2 did very well in their end of unit assessments.  Year 2 were outside using the meter rulers to measure some of the objects in our playground, year 1 were comparing the capacity of different containers and reception have been building their understanding of doubles and odd & even numbers.

 We have started a new unit in ICT on data handling. The children did their own data analysis on hair and eye colour in Canute Class.  We discussed what is important to Muslims in RE and explored different types of family structures in PSHE,  how all families and relationships are important even though they may look different to our own.  In PE we are looking at team work and the children really enjoyed working as a pair to move an object from one side of the playground to the other – without using their hands! 

We finished the week with a fun and very important Assembly with the RNLI.  The children had lots of fun trying on the RNLI equipment but took away the serious messages of how to stay safe in the sea. Huge thanks to the RNLI for their visit.

 We hope you have had a lovely weekend.

Best wishes from all of the Canute Class Team

Canute class have had a great week of learning, a few of the highlights…

In English year one and two completed a comprehensive set of instructions on how to make a “cool den”, this followed on from the fabulous Den Building day they had with the National Trust. We also put our bird feeders high up on the fence in the hope of attracting some feathered friends. Reception have been enjoying the book The Tiger Came to Tea

In maths year 1 completed their unit of heavier and lighter, reception are doing brilliantly at finding different compositions of 9 and 10 and we have been so impressed at how well the year 2s have been storming their way through the multiplication and division unit and they easily recited their 10 times table on Friday

In Geography we have been looking at the differences between a village, a town and a city and how the UK is made up of 4 countries. In PSHE we discussed how medicines can help us when we are poorly and how important it is to follow the instructions, the children were able to look at boxes of different types of medicine and explain what it was for and how it should be taken. They all confirmed that only grown ups should administer medicine.

We have all been enjoying the spring weather, the children had excellent ball skills in PE this week and our pre-school and reception children made a fantastic assault course for the older children .

We hope you all have a lovely weekend with abit of sunshine!

Best wishes from the Canute Class Team 

As well as some great learning in Canute class this week we have enjoyed celebrating some special events, here is a brief overview of what we have been up to !

In maths,  year 2 have been continuing with multiplication and division, year 1 place value up to 50 and reception have been enjoying comparing length, height and time, they have particularly enjoyed comparing heights of their classmates to see who is the “tallest” and who is “taller” than who!

In year 1 & 2 English we have started a new unit looking at writing instructions. We followed a set of instructions on how to make a bird feeder.  The children made fantastic tasty treats for the birds and were able to identify the key features of instructional writing.  Reception have been enjoying a new writing scheme called Drawing Club and have been exploring the book “The Three Little Pigs”

We were super impressed by the effort that everyone went to to come as their favourite character on World Book Day.  We shared some of our favourite books and  did an online session of “meet the author and illustrator” of the lovely book “One Goose, two moose” the children enjoyed hearing the author read the book and drew some characters from the book guided by the illustrator.

We were so proud of how well the children in Canute class behaved and performed in the Church on Wednesday afternoon in celebration of Mothers day, the singing and poetry reading was fantastic. We were very lucky to have some lovely ladies from the community come in and help the children make their spring posies.  We hope you had a restful Mothers Day and liked your flowers and cards.

Best wishes from The Canute Class team

Friday 1st March

What an exciting week it has been in our classroom!

Here's a snapshot of the fantastic activities and achievements:

Mathematics:

• Year 2: Successfully wrapped up our Money unit! Well done to all the Year 2 students for mastering the concepts.

• Year 1: Completed Addition and Subtraction within 20. It's amazing to see the progress each student has made!

• Reception: Delved into the world of length and height. Keep up the great work, Reception!


English:

• The children showcased their creativity by writing incredible stories inspired by "The Crow's Tale." It's wonderful to see their imaginations at work!

Art

Collaborative Collage: We all worked together on a beach-themed collage, which will be submitted to the Fowey Festival Young Artists Competition. What a fantastic opportunity to showcase our artistic talents!

It's been a week filled with learning, creativity, and collaboration. I'm incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Let's keep up the fantastic work!

Remember, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Mrs Fernie, Mrs Westacott, Miss Taylor & Miss Talbot

Friday 26th January

We hope this blog post finds you well! Last week was nothing short of spectacular here in Canute Class. Laughter, learning, and creativity filled our classroom, making it a truly happy week for everyone. Let's take a closer look at some of the exciting activities that took place across different year groups.

Maths
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), our little mathematicians dived into the world of capacity. From pouring water into different containers to exploring the concept of "full" and "empty," our EYFS students had a blast while developing their understanding of this important mathematical concept. Meanwhile, Year 1 students put the finishing touches on their place value journey, reaching the milestone of understanding numbers up to 20. Through engaging activities and games, they solidified their grasp of units, tens, and the importance of each digit in a number. Over in Year 2, the focus was on money matters. Our Year 2 students delved into the world of currency, learning about different coins, their values, and how to make simple transactions. The practical and hands-on approach to teaching money management left our students excited and confident in their newfound skills.

English
In the realm of English, the children took a journey back in time to the era of the Great Fire of London. Each child crafted a fantastic diary entry, vividly describing the events of that historical period. The creativity and attention to detail displayed in their writing showcased the incredible progress our students have made in honing their English language skills.

Art
Art was a true delight as we continued our exploration of sculpture. This time, our young artists brought nature into the classroom by creating stunning tree sculptures through the manipulation of paper. The tactile experience of shaping and molding paper allowed our students to express their creativity while developing their fine motor skills.

The week was 

Friday 19th January

We have had a truly magical week in Canute Class this week because on Thursday we were transported to Arabia! where we enjoyed the amazing musical "Aladdin"! The children were absolutely spellbound, such a fantastic show and such fantastic behavior from all pupils, several members of the general public at the show commented on what wonderfully behaved children we had ! We also managed some super learning this week.

Maths - Yr 2 have been focusing on money, they have enjoyed using different combinations to coins to create the same value, yr 1 have been looking at the numbers 1 to 20 on a number line, practicing estimating and finding one more and one less on the line. Reception have been consolidating their knowledge of the numbers 1 to 5 in Alive in Five!

English - Reception children have been continuing with the Jack and the Bean stalk story describing the beanstalk and how Jack climbed it. Year 1 and 2 have finished their Great Fire of London diary entries, they have edited their first draft to really improve their choice of adjectives and verbs and check for any grammar mistakes. They are now ready to write up the final piece next week.

History - we discussed the question How do we know dinosaurs existed ? We discussed bones & fossils and they got to be paleontologists themselves with their own fossil dig! They have so far unearthed an insect in amber ! and will continue to search for more fossils over the coming weeks.

RE - We have been looking at the different ways Christians show their love for God and the children very sweetly shared how they share their love for their families, lots of hugs! T

The children had a brilliant music lesson with Mrs Butlin where everyone played their own xylophone. In outdoor play our Pre-schoolers particularly enjoyed digging up dinosaur bones in the sand pit and everyone seems to have embraced the frosty weather this week which encapsulated our dinosaurs in ice! Much fun was had chipping the ice away to release them.

We hope the children really enjoyed their special trip to The Theatre Royal kindly paid for by the Polruan Regatta Committee, it was a really special afternoon.

Have a lovely weekend From the Canute Class Team

Friday 12th January

Dear Parents, Guardians, and our fantastic little learners,

Welcome back to school! We hope you had a joyful and restful Christmas and New Year break filled with laughter, love, and exciting adventures.

As we step into the new term, we are thrilled to share the exciting activities and discoveries awaiting our primary school students. Enquiry Question: Did Dinosaurs Really Exist? This term, we embark on a thrilling journey of discovery as we delve into the mysterious world of dinosaurs. Our new enquiry question, "Did Dinosaurs Really Exist?" will have our curious minds exploring the fascinating prehistoric era. Get ready for a roar-some adventure as we learn about these incredible creatures and the world they inhabited.

Year 2 Maths: Exploring 3D Shapes
In the world of numbers and shapes, our Year 2 mathematicians have been busy exploring 3D shapes and their properties. From cubes to spheres, they are on a mission to understand the dimensions and characteristics of these geometric wonders.

Year 1 Maths: Unraveling Place Value to 20
Meanwhile, in Year 1, our young mathematicians are diving into the world of place value, focusing on numbers up to 20, with a special emphasis on teen numbers. Watch as they unravel the secrets of numerical understanding and build a strong foundation for future mathematical adventures.

Reception Maths: Embracing Numbers to 5
Our Reception class has been having a blast in their mathematical journey, understanding numbers up to 5, including the concept of zero. They are also exploring the idea of 'one more' as they navigate the magical world of numbers.

English Adventures: The Great Fire of London Diary Entries
In English, our budding writers are on the brink of an exciting adventure. We've almost completed plotting out our diary entries about the Great Fire of London. Next week, get ready to be transported back in time as our students bring history to life through their vivid and imaginative writing.

Outdoor Learning: Dinosaur Heads and iPad Magic
In our outdoor learning adventures, we've been busy crafting Dinosaur heads and bringing them to life using innovative technology on the iPads. Imagine the joy and excitement as our students make their creations roar, stomp, and come alive in the digital realm.

Art Exploration: Sculpting with Paper
Art has taken a creative turn as we explore the world of sculptures using paper. Our young artists are manipulating paper to create unique and expressive works of art, fostering creativity and imagination.

Welcome Mrs. Westacott!
A warm welcome to Mrs. Westacott, who has settled in well and is already enjoying getting to know each and every one of our students. We look forward to a term filled with learning, laughter, and growth under her guidance. As we kick off this term with enthusiasm and excitement, let's embrace the wonders of learning together. Here's to a busy, fun-filled, and enriching term ahead!
Have a fun and relaxing weekend. 
Mrs Fernie, Mrs Westacott, Miss Taylor & Miss Talbot.