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#Picturing Lockdown
We’re facing one of the most extraordinary moments in living memory. We are living through history.
Historic England wants to record our collective experience in these extraordinary times, spark a conversation about identity and its connection to history and place, and help people navigate their way through with reflection, expression and creativity.
For one week, starting Wednesday 29 April, we are asking artists and members of the public to submit photos to express their feelings and record their experience of one week in lock down. From rainbows in windows to star jumps on balconies, show us what lockdown means to you.
https://historicengland.org.uk/get-invo…/picturing-lockdown/
Good Morning! ☀️
Today, there will be a new selection of work added to the class pages section of the website.
Our Maths is still following the White Rose Maths Hub scheme which we follow in school; you’ll see the link on the class pages.
For English for Years 2-6, we have added links to BBC Bitesize where they will begin daily lessons. These will be supported by videos on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button for each year group.
Teachers have explored the content themselves and are confident our children will learn and consolidate previous learning with these lessons.
For Year 1, if you complete the daily phonics, reading and writing activities, your child will continue to make excellent progress and should not need to complete any further activities to keep them on track.
However, if you would like to provide some additional, optional challenge for your child, you could access the daily Y1 English activities on the BBC Bitesize link below. If you choose to do these activities, please do them in addition to the phonics and reading tasks above, rather than instead of them.
For nursery, the activity grid is linked to a wonderful story read by Miss Taylor. Take a look on the 2 year old class page and enjoy.
Each year group also has a grid where children can select activities.
The BBC are also including science and foundation subjects. These are not aligned perfectly with Prince Bishops’ curriculum for example, you’ll find Year 5’s first lesson is about Egyptians whereas we do this topic in Year 3. However it’s always worthwhile children recapping their knowledge and it’s super interesting so why not give them a go if you’re looking for an extra challenge 😁
Finally, we posted on Friday about well- being and mental health being of utmost importance. If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of homeschooling, step away, take a break and return to it later.
We’re all in this together and always available to chat if you need support 💚
The staff of Prince Bishops Community Primary School present “Dancing in Your House”.
We miss you so stay home, stay safe and we will see you all soon 💚🌟
Find the video HERE
From Durham County Council:
Is your child due to start primary school this September?
Primary school place offers for September 2020 will be made to parents on Thursday 16 April 2020.
Those who applied online will be informed via email, if you did not apply online you will be informed via a letter which should arrive by 18 April 2020
Looking after your health and well-being is extremely important as we adapt to the changes we've all had to make. Durham County Council have produced and collated some websites you may find useful.
Stay safe an look after yourself 😀
The brilliant Axel Scheffler has produced a book about Covid-19 Coronavirus just for children - and it's available as a FREE download.
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coro…
The Gruffalo illustrator worked with consultant Professor Graham Medley, two head teachers and a psychologist to make sure the book got the messages right, answering questions about quarantine, how you can catch the virus and what happens if you get ill.
Publishers Nosy Crow have asked for donations in lieu of payment, to go to our fantastic health workers: www.nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/
This is great for our little ones and to keep as a keepsake to remember how we came together ❤️
The Chelsea Football Club Foundation has released some resources to help keep children active and engaged whilst schools are closed.
The free resources are called Extra Time and focus on fitness, literacy, maths and creativity. The pdf workbooks can be downloaded using the following
link: https://www.chelseafc.com/…/chelsea-foundation-launches-onl…
They are also running a free virtual football school over the Easter holidays! Check out their website!