Squirrels Heath Junior School

Why not try an ICT quiz today. There are many different quizzes to try.  There is even an internet safety quiz to try. Click the link below to try a quiz. https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/ict/

Please click the link below to see this weeks edition of First News. https://schools.firstnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/resources/FIRSTNEWS_732-1.pdf

Today is promised to be a nice day.  Why not get out on your bike and go for a nice healthy ride.

It has been another busy week with loads of fun and exciting activities to complete in every class. It has been extremely hard to choose just one child from each class for our gold awards. Please see the list below of this weeks winners. Remember if you are a winner keep an eye on the post for your award. Poplar Giorgia Palm Mateo Willow Connie Maple Innocent Birch Amelie Holly Emily Elm Reiley Oak Amelia Ash Sophia  Pine Isobel Beech Medeea Cedar Kevin Fir Vidhi In school Group 1 Karis In school Group 2 Jack

Why not try some origami. This is the Japanese art of paper folding. You can make many different things from paper, from a box to a jumping frog. Use the link below to find some simple instructions. https://origami.me/diagrams/ Good luck and send in a picture of what you have created.

Why not write a story today.  It could be about anything that you can imagine.  When you have written one send it in and it can be shared on the blog. Have fun. Can you also include any of the following - similes metaphors personification fronted adverbials conjunctions noun phrases a range of vocabulary a range of punctuation Use apostrophes correctly

Logan was very quick today working out the maths puzzle.  He got straight to work and managed to solve the problem and he was able to explain how he solved it. Great work. Hopefully you have all had fun completing this weeks fun maths challenges.

If you like drawing there's lots of inspiration around at the moment, with illustrators offering free online tutorials to help them improve. A popular one is #DrawWithRob, a website from author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, who's written books including Grrrrr! about a bear called Fred who loses his growl. His videos, showing children how to create everything from a sausage dog to their very own Fred Bear, are easily accessible on his website here . Children have been sharing their finished drawings with him online using the hashtag #DrawWithRob.

What is your favourite book? Why not write a book review to encourage others to read your favourite book. When you have written your book review why not send it to schoolbag at squirrels heath.org.uk

Today write a diary entry about the best day you have had since being in lockdown.  It could be any day.  It could be a day when you saw a friend or family member you had not seen for a while or when you had a great day at home. You can always share your entry by sending it to schoolblog@squirrelsheath.org.uk and then we can share it on the blog. Good luck.

Please click the link below to view this weeks copy of 'First News'. https://schools.firstnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/free_resources/FIRSTNEWS_731.pdf

It has been another busy week with loads of fun and exciting activities to complete in every class. It has been extremely hard to choose just one child from each class for our gold awards. Please see the list below of this weeks winners. Remember if you are a winner keep an eye on the post for your award. Poplar Isla Palm Thea Willow Molly Maple Krzysztof Birch Samuel Holly Lucas Elm Alyssa Oak Sukhraj Ash Sophie Pine Holly Beech Jamie Cedar Jack Fir Ana Maria In school Group 1 Daisy In school Group 2 Logan 

Why not draw the school. You can produce your art work anyway you wish from sketching to painting.  You can draw the school how it is today or you can draw the school how you think it may look in the future. If you do create a picture send it in to us so we can add it to the blog. Have fun!

Why try and write your own song today. Your song could be about anything that you want.  You can find on youtube the backing tracks for lots of popular songs or if you feel really creative you could create the backing track as well. If you do create your own song why not record yourself singing it and send it to us to add to the blog. We can't wait to see what you produce. Good luck.

Take a look at the image below. Can you write a story opening based on the picture. Think about the atmosphere and the mood of the picture. Remember to use your senses when you describe the setting. Can you also include any of the following - similes metaphors personification fronted adverbials conjunctions noun phrases a range of vocabulary a range of punctuation Use apostrophes correctly

Why not create a cartoon strip of yourself having an adventure. Your story could be about anything. When you have made one why not send us a picture and it can be added to the blog.  schoolblog@squirrelsheath.org.uk Have fun!

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Why not try a general knowledge quiz today. Make it into a competition as see who is the ultimate quiz champion in your house. Good luck and have fun. Click the link below to find a general knowledge quiz. https://www.knowalot.org/general-knowledge-kids-quiz.htm

It has been another busy week with loads of fun and exciting activities to complete in every class. It has been extremely hard to choose just one child from each class for our gold awards. Please see the list below of this weeks winners. Remember if you are a winner keep an eye on the post for your award. Poplar William Palm Livia Willow Max Maple Ridwan Birch Ellior Holly Viktor Elm Lily Oak Katie Ash Elizabeth Pine Jake Beech Freddy Cedar Ahmad Fir Luka In school Group 1 Courtney In school Group 2 Samuel

Why not try and build a den in your garden.  If you do not have a garden why not ask an adult at home if you can make one in your living room or bedroom.  You can search around to find different materials to make it from. Have fun and remember to ask an adult for permission and help if you need it. Good luck. Look at the link below for help. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/no-4-build-a-den

Good day everyone, Here are some lovely pieces of writing that have been sent to me over the past few weeks. Keep up the good work! Mrs Marshall Alexandra 5Ash On a silent day through the enchanted pathways there were rocks and pebbles, all separated from each other and in their caves the trolls were sleeping but one of them was awake. His name was Steven. He decided to go and explore outside of the enchanted jungle and so he went. Nothing happened at first but then Steven encountered a fierce tiger, he didn't know what to do but then the tiger ran away. Steven thought since he is a troll he can scare away any fierce animal. After a while, He decided to go back to the enchanted forest. Steven quickly walked across the stones trying not to make a sound. When Steven got back inside the cave he was a bit hungry so he decided to make some gummy bear snail soup. It was a original at the enchanted forest he had it or dinner every day but today he felt like having it for brea...

Try the maths challenge below. Remember to work in a systematic way to find all the possibilities. Good luck.

Why not create something exciting with lego. Your design could be anything from the bat cave to a tropical island. We would love to see your creations.  Why not email a picture to schoolblog@squirrelsheath.org.uk and we can share it.

Samuel M painted this sloth and bought it into school today. He is very proud of his efforts and we are very proud of him as well.  Well done. It shows how creative he is and what you can achieve when you let your creative side out. Why not create something of your own and send a picture to schoolblog@squirrelsheath.org.uk and we can share it on the blog. Have fun.

Why not test your knowledge of RE and complete a quiz from the link below. There are questions about all different faiths and it will help you in future RE lessons. https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/religious-education/ You can always send an email to schoolblog@squirrelsheath.org.uk to let us know how you get on. Good luck.

30 Days Wild with the Wildlife Trusts This June, join thousands of people taking part in our annual nature challenge, 30 Days Wild! We want you to do one wild thing a day throughout the whole month: for your health, wellbeing and for the planet. That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness. You’ll get a free, downloadable pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June (and beyond!). For extra ‘bonus’ items, keep an eye on your emails for additional, fun activities, from instructions for baking hedgehog cupcakes to a beginner’s guide to wildlife photography. Click the link below to find out more: https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/57739/petition/1

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It has been another busy week with loads of fun and exciting activities to complete in every class. It has been extremely hard to choose just one child from each class for our gold awards. Please see the list below of this weeks winners. Remember if you are a winner keep an eye on the post for your award. Poplar Erin Palm Olivia Willow Luke Maple Rosie Birch Aleksija Holly Isabelle Elm Jack Oak Sienna Ash Alfie Pine Daisy Beech Jayvee  Cedar Rian Fir David In school Billy Jack

Why not try and create a bug hotel in your garden. You can then look over time to see what has moved in. When you start to have guests let us know who has come to stay. Click the link below to see how to make one. https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/build-a-bug-hotel/