Revision Websites

Remember to copy any useful revision websites to the Blog so that everyone can access the resource. 

Below are some good websites that I have found. 

Mathematics 

Various topics in Mathematics
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html

3D Shape
http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMatica3DEarthExploration.swf

Symmetry
http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/maths/activities/year3/symmetry/shape_game.asp

Rounding
http://www.snappymaths.com/counting/rounding/interactive/round3dto100attack.htm

Remember to use 'Math Antics' on YouTube if you are unsure of any topic(s)



English

Definitely use the website at the right hand side of this page titled 'Literacy Revision'

Various topics in English
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/english




Science

Various topics in Science
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/science/

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=68

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/

Progression Tests Timetable

I hope all parents received the email informing them of the days and times of the Progression Tests. 

Each child also received a hard copy along with their workbooks for English, Mathematics and Science.

I hope you all have a great half term 

Reminder

The Parents Information Evening for Form 5 will be at 5pm on Tuesday, 10^th February.

This will be an opportunity for parents to gain further information regarding progress the class is making, challenges they may have and any special events the teacher would like you to be aware of. The Form 5 teachers will also outline revision expectations prior to the Cambridge Checkpoint.

The class presentation will be followed by a Checkpoint presentation from Mrs Costello, who will explain important information for the upcoming Checkpoint examinations; this should be no more than 20 minutes.

Individual Parent meetings will still be on 25^th and 26^th of March.

Girls Basketball Team

Congratulations to the Division 5 Basketball team who competed at the Benjamins Sports Festival.

Well done girls!

There was drama in 5L today...

Today, as part of our learning about Romeo and Juliet, the class was split into two groups and asked to remember a quote from the play. I think the class did fantastic, some students may even have a career in acting ahead of them! Check out the page titled 'English' for the videos...

Shakespeare

This week the class have been focusing on Romeo and Juliet. Have a look at the class photograph page for some photographs of the class in action!

Get Creative!

There will be a creative writing competition open to all pupils in Form 3-5 this half term. You can enter any creative response (narrative, play script, poem etc.).

The theme is winter.

The criteria is originality, creativity, choice of language and having the theme ‘winter’ embedded in your text.

• All entries should be handwritten.
• Entries should be written independently and in your own time.
• There will be a book prize for each year group.
• Entries should be handed to Mr Bridges by the 11th February.

Perhaps this Haiku will inspire you.

First Winter Rain by Matsuo Basho

First winter rain –

even the monkey

seems to want a raincoat.

Homework Club

I hope all parents received the email regarding the Homework Club. The first email sent was incorrect as the club will take place on a Tuesday not a Thursday.

To make sure everyone is prepared for the exams I have suggested students revise in study groups. Individual study time is crucial however having a partner to discuss ideas and practice questions with will provide students with the opportunity to support each other in the run up to the exams.

Progression Tests

The Form 5 Progression Tests for English, Maths and Science will take place the week beginning February 23rd.

Welcome to 2015

I hope all students, parents and visitors to the site had an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas. I wish a Happy New Year to everyone and hope 2015 brings you health and happiness.

The Form 5 students have now entered a very intensive learning and revising period of the academic year. With the Checkpoint Examinations only weeks away the focus will be on preparing the students to perform to the best of their ability and providing them with the confidence required to achieve their potential.

I would suggest that if students have not started revising at home that they begin now. Many of the students have purchased the Cambridge Checkpoint Guide for students. I would strongly recommend using this resource as a revision aid as it is specific to the Cambridge Curriculum and will provide students with key information and practice questions.

As a side note, prior to the Checkpoint Exams, the students will sit the Form 5 Progression Test. This will allow the students, and I, to understand the progression they have made this year and provide valuable information about areas of English, Maths and Science that they may need to revise more closely. I will confirm by the end of the week the date of the Progression Test.

I would like to highlight that some of the Science topics covered in Form 4 may come up in the Checkpoint Exam. It is therefore imperative that students revise these topics at home using the Cambridge Student Book, their class workbook from last year and any other resources that they find useful. We will not have time to cover each part of the Science curriculum from last year in class as we still have Science units to cover from the Form 5 curriculum.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the examinations please do not hesitate to contact me at sarah.lee@obs.edu.pt

Many thanks.