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Today we went outside for a split digraph treasure hunt. Split digraphs are words that make a sound with two letters apart. For example:

time - the I-e are making the sound together. 
Here is a video explanation about split digraphs:

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/split-digraph

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Next week year 1 will continue to learn about part whole models in maths. Today went outside to make part whole models. Any work you can do on this at home would be fantastic. You can find out more information about part whole models on the white rose website. 
 

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Ralph joined Class One for Monster Phonics today! They were all very responsible, caring and gentle when Ralph visited today. 

We had a wonderful worship with Rev. Anne this afternoon. She spoke to us about how we can pray, when we can pray and where we can pray. Rev Anne kindly showed us all of the things that she uses to help her to pray such as her holding cross, her tablet with prayers, her prayer corner and her…

Yesterday, Mrs Gethin came into school which of course meant Ralph did too! We loved looking after Ralph during lunchtime - we filmed some videos of him and made sure he didn't wander off! He had a wee next to one of the fake plants - luckily it was outside so we didn't have to clean it up! We got…

We had a lot of fun learning to write musical notation with Mrs Parkes in music yesterday.

Georgia is having lots of fun this half term, teaching class 1 some Julia Donaldson inspired drama and helping the rest of the school with their Creation work in RE. 

We have really tried hard to use our learning tools this week in class 4. 

Our Harvest festival was a huge success today. Well done to all children and in particular our wonderful Worship team who guided us through the service. 

https://www.st-marys-colton.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2021-10-06-10-22-04-harvest-service

Reception have been flying like eagles this half term in their monster phonics sessions. They are learning the alphabet sounds, developing their sounding out and blending skills to help them read simple words, and they are learning how to read tricky and high frequency words! 

This week we…

Class 2 really enjoyed the harvest service today. We talked about how we grow, harvest and cook fruit and vegetables in our poly tunnel and raised beds. We also showed amazing listening and respect in church!
 

Thank you to all who attended and for donations to the Rugeley Food…

We use Monster Phonics to teach phonics throughout St Mary's. Monster Phonics are hosting a free parent webinar to explain how their programme works and how you can support as parents, at home. It will greatly benefit your child if you can support them at home with learning to read and spell.…