Learn By Heart; Shape Properties

Our current LBH task is to understand and recognise 2D and 3D shapes and their properties.

• Test 1; Thursday 28th February 2013
• Test 2; Thursday 7th March 2013

Typical questions will include the following...

• What is a vertex?
• Describe a pair of perpendicular lines.
• Link these shape names to the number of sides they have.
• Which of these shapes is not a prism?
• Tick the shape which is not a quaderilateral.

The pass mark will be 80% and there will be two tests.

The next LBH task will be discussed in the maths clinic and will be agreed upon and given out to all students on Thursday March 7th.

For help with this task use the following links;

N-rich maths 2D shape activities

N-rich maths 3D shape activities

Talk Time - Improve Your Discussion Skills

Here is a variety of topics you may like to discuss with an adult at home, a friend or anyone who wants to talk.

Talking is the most basic skill we have as human beings and it is important to be able to express yourself as an individual with their own thoughts, feelings and opinions. Respecting the views of others is a vital life skill and so is the ability to respond to what other people are saying (so not just 'waiting to talk') in order to join in with a lively and interesting conversation.

Try some of the topics below and try some of these conversation prompts in order to have a mature conversation...

I agree with you because...
My opinion is... because
I see your point, but...
Because of... I believe...

Remember - the best discussions get you thinking, not just agreeing immediately.

·      Why should people work so hard and pay taxes when other people don’t do anything and are given things for free?

·      Why should British soldiers risk their lives in Afghanistan instead of Afghanistan looking after itself?

·      How has religion both blessed and harmed the world we live in today?

·      Do we really need a royal family?

·      What is happiness?

·      What is success?

·      Does ‘class’ have anything to do with money?

·      Is it ever okay to lie to somebody?

Quotes Corner; Feel Inspired!

Here are some quotes from famous people who have worked hard in life in order to succeed.

See if you can work out what they mean and how you can draw inspiration from these people in order to always be your best in life...

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.”

Michael Jordan

“One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in”

Wayne Gretzky

“Things going wrong do not build character. They reveal it.”

John Wooden

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

Babe Ruth

“You can't be a winner and be afraid to lose.” 

Charles Lynch

“Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right.”

Henry Ford

“It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not.”

Unknown

“Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.”

John Wooden

“Hiding is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere”

Unknown

“One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.”

                            Jack Penn

Leeds Rhinos visit February 2013

For two lucky young journalists from The Fieldhead Focus, February 6th 2013 will be a day they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Jack and Ellie were chosen to come with Mr Riley, Miss Stevens and of course the Fish Finger Monster to visit the hallowed ground of Headingley - home of the mighty Leeds Rhinos.

During our visit we got a guided tour of the stadium, saw what a horrible mess Hull FC made of the away changing room (it stank after they'd been in there - ask Miss Stevens!), sat on the home team changing room benches, held the Super League and World Club Challenge trophies, stuffed the Fish Finger Monster in one of them but sadly couldn't drive off in time before he escaped again, saw a whole host of international rugby league stars and then to top it all off... we interviewed Leeds and England legend Jamie Jones Buchanan and here's what he had to say...

What inspired you to play rugby when you were a child?	I started playing rugby league because my next door neighbours played. They were the biggest kids in the street so I wanted to be like them!
How do you keep yourself calm for the big games?	If I do look calm then it’s an act because I’m not! I’m pretty confident going into a game because I take great confidence from our training and preparation during the week and I also have confidence in the other players because I trust them and [the rest of the team] means a lot to me.
If you weren’t a rugby league player what would you be doing?	I’d have to say social worker because I like to help people in the community and I still do a lot of that in my spare time. If not a social worker then maybe an architect because I’m interested in buildings and in fact I’ve just started to build a house with my mum which I have designed myself!
How do you keep fit and healthy and how do you avoid injury?	The best way to avoid injury is by being fit and healthy! I make sure I get a good amount of sleep and I eat the ‘paleo’ diet. This is the diet that cavemen used to eat and involves no processed food or bread. Ian Kirke’s on it too and he calls bread ‘the devil’! I also do some extra work at home away from training. People who put extra work in are usually the ones who reap the rewards in rugby league; you get out what you put in.
When you were a young player in the academy did any other clubs try to sign you and if so then why did you stay at Leeds?	I did have a few offers from other clubs but I decided to stay because I love it at Leeds. I’m from Leeds, my family’s here and I grew up round the corner from Headingley so it’s always been a big part of my life both then and now.
You don’t fancy signing for Wigan then?	Ha ha – no thank you!
How was pre-season training in Portugal?	It was really good, actually. We went there for a a good week of warm weather training which was helpful because you can’t predict the weather over here at this time of year. It guaranteed us good weather so we were able to practice moves and drills we may not have been able to do in the snow so it was a useful trip.
Tea or coffee?	Tea! With honey instead of sugar though.
Summer or winter?	Oooooh, summer but not when it’s too hot. It’s also nicer for the fans in the summer so they’re not standing there freezing on the terraces! The game flows more freely when the gounds are firm and the weather’s warmer as well.
Training or match day?	Good question! I suppose I’d have to say both because the training sessions build you up for game day so you can’t really have one without the other. I suppose the only difference on game day is there’s 17 big lads trying to hurt you!
Rugby union or football?	Football, definitely football!
Any regrets?	I don’t really have regrets, I try and learn from the things that don’t go my way in life. I see failures as lessons in life and try to take something positive from them so I can try to do better next time.
Favourite holiday destination?	Bramley, seriously! I like playing in my garden! Honestly, I like Centre Parks as I prefer to go somewhere in the UK with my kids.
Who do you like best, Danny Maguire or Rob Burrow?	Neither, ha ha. Are they ever going to read this?
Who’s the hardest player to play against in the Super League?	Sam Tomkins of Wigan. Terrific player. He’s like a chicken because he never stops running and he’s almost impossible to grab hold of, and when you do get hold of him you want to ring his neck for giving you the run around!
Cat or dog?	I’ve got both but I’d have to say dog as they’re more loyal.
Christmas or Easter?	As a Christian I’d say Easter is the most important holiday to celebrate, but I also enjoy Christmas with my family
Blackpool or Bondi?	Blackpool, every time! I love going anywhere in the UK.
Hardest team you’ve faced in your career?	St Helens. Other teams have had their day and been up and down but over my career St Helens have always been up there and they have the best record against the Rhinos over the past ten or eleven years.

It was a fascinating experience and one of the best days of our lives getting to see the Rhinos behind the scenes and interview Jamie Jones-Buchanan – one of the greatest players in the Leeds team.

SAT Revision; SPAG links for Year 6 pupils

This is the new exam everyone's talking about - ask any Year 6 pupil and they will tell you two things;

1. Yes, it's very hard to begin with.
2. Yes, it's easily picked up and as soon as you know the technical names for things it's not as bad as everyone thinks.

We're the first group to do the new Spelling, Punctuation And Grammar test this year and some of us have even been crazy enough to ask for the Level 6 version!

Here are some links to help you practice for the big bits. 10 minutes a day and you'll be an expert this time next month...


http://www.dailywritingtips.com/grammar-test-1/

http://www.dailywritingtips.com/category/grammar/

http://www.british-study.com/quizzes/grammar-test.php

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_advancedreview.htm

http://a4esl.org/q/h/grammar.html

http://www.majortests.com/sat/grammar.php

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/niu/niu16.htm

http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ei013/esl-test.php

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/

http://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_grammar.html

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_55.htm

http://www.allaboutcommunication.com/PunctuationTest.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9380154/Back-to-basics-the-questions-that-all-11-year-olds-will-face-next-year.html

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/spelling.htm

http://smad.jmu.edu/AdmissionPunctuationExam.pdf

http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Punctuation.htm

http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/punctuation_mastery.asp

http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/psc-tests-cfp/gspat-oegep-q-eng.htm

http://www.shs.d211.org/science/faculty/wal/ACT/Punctuation%20OH.pdf

SAT Revision Page; Maths ICT links

Dear Year 6 (or even Year 5 if you're feeling brave!), here are some links to some maths revision sites that may help you in your never-ending quest for knowledge.

This should cover just about everything you ever wanted to know and will help you run your own personal 'maths clinic'. Good luck and as always, if you need a hand just say so!

IXL Maths; 10 free challenges per day for Years 1-11

N-rich; a little bit of everything!

BBC Bitesize - reliable and fun

Past maths SAT papers with answers to practice with

If YOU have any more websites you've found then let Mr Riley know and he'll update this page, but for now this should get you started!

ICT; E-safety week

During spring term 1 the school undertook a large scale e-safety project.

This was designed to raise awareness of the need to stay safe online and, crucially, how to achieve this. We have discussed the theory behind e-safety and why it is so important in an era of anonymous online identities and the global multi-media entertainment world and we have found that a little common sense and the courage to stand up to bullies online as well as in person is all it takes to stay safe and enjoy the wonderful technological world we live in without worrying about people bothering you.

Year 6's digital leaders were instrumental in helping to educate other children in school on e-safety and I was also very proud of the fact that some of our senior students such as Kian and Hollie helped Mrs Warner to lead an after school safety workshop which was well-attended and very much appreciated by the parents and children who attended.

Year 6 have made some e-safety posters already this year and if you'd like to come and see the Roman-themed pieces of work then you're more than welcome to come in and have a look.

What are the golden rules of e-safety then? Here's what Year 6 thought...

1. Never give out personal information - even if you think you know someone online.
2. Facebook is for people over the age of FOURTEEN, not four!
3. Just like in school, don't stand for people bullying you or others.
4. Never EVER meet anyone in person who you've met online.
5. Remember e-safety isn't just about the internet - it can cover mobile phones and games consoles as well so always be on the look out for bullies and strangers.

Want to play some e-safety games? Click here!

Working together

This afternoon I set Y6 a challenge, they had to build the tallest structure using 5 pieces of A4 paper, elastic bands and tape. Working in groups they had to problem solve, co-operate, be respectful, considerate and work together.

Working as a team isn't always easy. Can you give reasons why?

Here they are in action.

Here are some questions;

• Was your team effective?
• Did you all play an active role?
• Did anyone act as leader?
• What would you do differently next time?
• What did you learn from this activity?

Do you like questionnaires? If you do and you would like to find out about your personality, click here

Let me know what you find out and if it is a true reflection of your personality.

Mrs Warner aka a seahorse