This week

As readers and writers, Corvus have studied, planned and written a non-chronological report about the Stone Age, using our knowledge from our history unit earlier this term.  

As mathematicians, Corvus have started to add and subtract using the column method (without exchanging), enjoying the process and showing great care over our presentation. Draco have been finding efficient ways to add and subtract 4 digit numbers, including using the adjusting method and estimating by rounding numbers. 

As computing experts, we explored how digital devices can help us. As theologians, we began to think about how we show commitment to things in our own lives, preparing for our new unit on the importance of prayer in Islam. We also completed our money lesson for this term, thinking about the different reasons that people work. We discussed and ranked some ourselves, before thinking about the kinds of jobs we might want to do in the future and why. 

In Science, we have been exploring magnetic fields investigating the distance it takes for objects to attract to different types of magnets. As athletes, we continued to improve our dribbling and tackling skills before playing small 4 on 4 matches. We also continued to build our tag rugby skills with the sports coach. 

Next week

Next week, it is RE week. We will therefore be looking at prayer in Islam not only explicitly in R.E. lessons but also by working towards writing an explanation text on the subject in English. As mathematicians, Corvus will continue our practice of the column method, expanding it by starting to cross tens boundaries. Draco will be learning how to multiply and divide by 3, 6, 9 and 7. As musicians, we will start to craft our songs, writing lyrics for a song about the Stone Age in preparation for our musical workshops with Oxford Song next term. 

Important Information
Please ensure break-time snacks are healthy (e.g., fruit, cheese, or cereal bars). As winter approaches, please can you make sure your child brings indoor shoes into school to help keep our classrooms clean. 

Harvest
We are excited for our annual Harvest Service, all families are warmly welcome to join us for the service at St Peter and St Paul's Church on Thursday 22nd October at 10am. We would be grateful if there are parents or grandparents that are able to volunteer to walk down to the church with us, we will be leaving at 9:15am. Please email your child's phase inbox if you are able to volunteer. 
Children are invited to bring an in date, dry good as an act of service to be donated to the Oxford Food Hub such as pasta, tinned goods, or cereal. Please note children will need to be able to carry their donation themselves and will not be able to take backpacks to the church with them.

Parent Forum
We will be holding our parent forum meetings on the following dates this year: 
Tuesday 20th October
Tuesday 23rd March
Tuesday 15th June
All meetings run from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, and every parent is warmly invited to attend.
Please note that to keep these sessions effective and focused, we will not discuss individual children or specific classes. Following on from our last meeting, the agenda for our first session in October will focus entirely on Communication Channels.
If you have any suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss at future forums, please email us directly at leadership@nhps.org.uk . We look forward to seeing you there.

Important Dates:
20th October - Parent Forum 6-7pm
21st October - Parents Evening and SEN Reviews
22nd October- Harvest Service St Peter and Paul's 10am
23rd October - INSET 
2nd November - INSET 
7th November -School Open Day 10am-12pm

Have a lovely weekend,

The Corvus and Draco team