Jen Brotherhood

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7 months ago
Posted on 10th Oct 2025 by

Housman Update 10/10/25

Hello all,

We have had a great week in Housman Class.

In maths, the Year 4 children have been adding and subtracting multiples of 100. The Year 5 children have been using their knowledge of column addition when adding decimal numbers.

We have also been focusing on the different units of measurement. We love a song in Housman class and the children have enjoyed learning the lyrics to the song below.

Click here to play the ‘Measurement’ song

We continue to focus on the children becoming more proficient in the rapid recall of their times tables. Below is a link to a website which we use frequently. We would encourage children to spend time focusing on the times tables they are unsure of ( particularly 3X, 6X, 4 X and 8X).

Click here to access the Multiplication Tables Check

Have a really wonderful weekend everyone!

The Housman Teaching Team

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7 months ago
Posted on 05th Oct 2025 by

Housman Class Update

A busy couple of weeks for Housman Class – the children have been getting up to lots of learning, some of which you have hopefully heard about!
In English, we have been looking at the book ‘Seal Surfer’ and children have been focusing on using prepositions and fronted adverbials in their writing. There have been some super setting descriptions completed and it is great to see the children voluntarily using a thesaurus or dictionary to support them in improving the quality of their work, something we will continue to encourage.
In Science, we have had an exciting couple of lessons looking at the circulatory system. Children dissected animal hearts and really enjoyed exploring the structure of the heart that we had learnt about previously – there was certainly a buzz in the classroom when this was going on and most of the children got stuck in! Last week, we made model blood samples using household items and learnt about the four components of blood. This topic has really sparked the children’s curiosity and they always have loads of intriguing questions!
Thank you for your continued support.
Housman Teaching Team
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8 months ago
Posted on 22nd Sep 2025 by

Class Update

Year 4 Maths

We are having a big push on the children learning their times tables. At the moment, the children are learning their 9X tables. Below is a link to a website we use frequently in class to support the children in the rapid recall of key number facts.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10

Year 5 Maths

The Year 5 children have been introduced to decimals. We are currently focusing on tenths.

Art 

In Art the children have been learning about Colour Theory. Click on the link below to mix and match the different colours.

Colour Mix Game

 

 

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8 months ago
Posted on 03rd Sep 2025 by

Welcome Back

Welcome back to the new school year. We thought it would be helpful to provide information regarding the routines and systems in Housman Class.

Arrival 

Please can you ensure your child attends school on time. The door opens at 8.40am and registration takes place at 8.45am. If you arrive late then please can you access the main Reception area.

Homework

Homework ( usually maths to consolidate the work they have been completing in class) will be given on a Friday. The expectation is that the homework is returned on the following Wednesday. If there are any issues ( e.g. your child is struggling, they have been unable to complete the work for reasons out of their control), please let a member of the Housman teaching team know. The first homework will be given next week ( 12/9/25).

In the coming weeks, your child will also be given an individual log in to access Times Table Rock Stars. This is an online platform that enables children to practise and develop their rapid recall of times table facts in a fun and engaging way. This will be used both in school and also at home.

Spellings

We will be having a focus on spelling words accurately. New spellings will be handed out on a Tuesday and there will be a spelling check on the following Monday. Children are encouraged to practise their spellings at home but we will also be focusing on the spelling patterns/keywords during the school day. The first spellings will be given next week ( 9/9/25).

PE

PE will take place on a Monday and Thursday. The children will need to be in the correct PE kits ( plain red t-shirt and black shorts/dark tracksuit without large logos).

Snacks

Please can your child bring in a healthy snack for breaktimes and also ensure they have a water bottle each day.

If you have any questions or any concerns, please do speak to a member of staff and we will do our very best to address any issues promptly.

Kind regards,

Housman Teaching Team

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10 months ago
Posted on 12th Jul 2025 by

Big Camp 2025

We had a wonderful time at our annual ‘Big Camp’. The children began by setting up the tents with a little help from the Royal Irish Regiment.

They cooled off with some lollies and then REALLY cooled off with a huge water fight.

Pizza followed…..

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Followed by some ‘ghost hunting’ and spooky storytelling……

It was then time for bed although this proved wishful thinking. Lots of chattering, giggling, ant drama, more giggling, a LOT of teachers ‘shushing’ followed by a very early start….

 

Breakfast cooked by Chef Roberts and Loftus…

Team building exercises led by Royal Irish….

A really amazing event with lots of memories created.

Early to bed tonight and we will see the children fresh-faced on Monday.

Mrs Brotherhood

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12 months ago
Posted on 19th May 2025 by

RSE Letter

Dear Parents & Carers,

Please click on the link below to access the information regarding Relationships and Sex Education for the Summer Term.

RSE Parent Letter.doc

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1 year ago
Posted on 24th Mar 2025 by

Online Safety

Thank you to all those parents who completed the online safety survey. The results of the survey are below:

At Stoke-on-Tern Primary School, we know that online safety is more important now than ever before and it is essential that our children need relevant up-to-date knowledge of how to stay safe online. We recognise the limitless advantages that digital devices have for children, provided they are safe and know how to tackle problems, should they arise.

Whilst we provide an online safety curriculum in school, we also need parents to take an active role in ensuring children remain safe online whilst out of school. With this in mind, we would like to encourage parents to use the family digital toolkit created by Internet Matters. This toolkit will give you personalised advice on how you can keep your child safe online.

The toolkit will allow you to:

  • Get age-specific advice and tips to support your child online
  • Learn about popular apps and platforms your children use
  • Get information about how to deal with any online safety concerns
  • Get recommendations for digital tools to support their interests and wellbeing

To find out more, please click on the link below:

My Family’s Digital Toolkit – online safety advice | Internet Matters

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1 year ago
Posted on 28th Feb 2025 by

Snacks and Packed Lunch

 

Years 3 to 6

Just a reminder that pupils are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to have at morning break. We ask that pupils do not bring any snacks containing nuts due to allergies.

EYFS to Year 2

Key Stage 1 pupils are provided with a snack from school but are able to bring in a healthy snack if they wish. Again, we ask that pupils do not bring any snacks containing nuts.

Pupils who bring a packed lunch

If your child has a packed lunch, we are encouraging them to bring home anything which they haven’t eaten so you are able to monitor their diet (there are instances where children have disposed of sandwiches etc).

Information

Contact Us

Tel: 01630 638332

E-mail: admin@stokeontern.shropshire.sch.uk

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Rosehill Road,
Stoke Heath,
Market Drayton,
Shropshire,
TF9 2LF

Headteachers: Mrs Jenny Brotherhood and Mrs Theresa Evans
School Business Manager: Mrs. Julia Kenworthy

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