English:

This week is Children's Mental Health Week. The theme for 2026 is focus is 'This is My Place.' This inspiring theme encourages children to consider their sense of belonging and what makes them happy. This weeks homework focuses on this theme in the form of a reading comprehension. 

Spellings:

Please make sure you are practising 'week 6' spellings ready for next weeks test. 

Extra copies will be in the 'Spelling and Speed Spell' folder. 

Reading:

It is really important that the children are reading as much as possible (preferably daily). Please make a note each time your child has read at least 10 minutes so it goes towards their 100 reads to get a book from the vending machine. Once your child has finished their book, please remind them to put it in their class reading folder box so it can be changed if necessary. 

Times tables

We will continue to use our maths programme 'Number sense' to prepare the children for the Year 4 multiplication check in June. 

Please make sure your child is practising their 6x tables including division facts ready for the next few weeks. 

To do list: 

- Read your school book (try to aim for at least 10 minutes per day)

- Practise your 6x tables (and division facts) ready for our daily tests next week

- Practise your 'week 6' spellings for next weeks test (Friday) 

- Complete your English homework into your Orange homework book by Wednesday 11th February