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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Children in Need
Wed 13 May 2020A big thank you to everybody who helped to raise money for Children in Need, a brilliant £241.17 was raised!
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Watery Science at Home activity
Wed 13 May 2020This week's Science at home is looking at all things watery! Explore the density of objects and water and find out how to filter sediment out of water.
We'd love to see your science activities so don't forget to share them with us via your seesaw account!
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Science at Work- Meet an astronaut!
Tue 12 May 2020This week's science at work gives you the chance to 'meet' Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon! follow the link below to watch his video and find out what had to say: https://pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/Science-at-Work/Science-at-Work-Video
Also visit the link below to find out the scientists at work this week, Dr Jane Strachan - a climate scientist Dr Suzie Imber - a space scientist!! https://pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/Science-at-Work
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Virtual Sports Day 2020 - coming soon
Mon 11 May 2020Between 9am on Tuesday 19th May and 12pm on Friday 22nd May we will be holding our Ninian Park Primary's first Virtual Sports Day.
Year 4 are planning the events this week. Which activities you will be able to choose from? You will have to come back and take a look at our Sports Day page on the Tuesday 19th May. You will then have just over 3 days to photograph, or video, yourselves taking part in the challenges and add them to your Seesaw account.
There will be participation points for everyone who posts their attempts and certificates awarded via Seesaw.
For more information please click on the link below, or you surf to it via our Health and Well-being page.
Virtual Sports Day 2020 - webpage
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What's new this week?
Sat 09 May 2020This week we have seen the 75th anniversary of the ending of the war in Europe, so I'm going back in time and giving you only screen-free activities. If you are looking for more ideas to help your children step away from their tablets/laptops/computers/etc then this is the place for you.
Below are two ideas for each Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE). More information on each idea can be found on the appropriate page of our website (click on KEY INFORMATION, then CURRICULUM and finally the area you are interested in)
AoLE
Website details
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Health and Well-being
Hop, skip, jump
Use chalk (or a soft stone that will not leave permanent damage) to draw a path for daily exercises to enjoy. You can add star jumps, hopscotch, walking backwards, etc. Remember to keep them safe and away from the road.
Cloud spotting
If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor space, lie back on a blanket and see what shapes you can spot in the clouds. If not, look out of a window. Can you explain what you see to someone else? Can they see it too?
Language, Literacy & Communication
Learn a poem
Developing memory skills is always a good idea. Find a poem you like that’s not too long and learn it off-by-heart. Why not perform it for the people in your house? Or post a video to your teacher?
i-Spy
A traditional game that still works well. One player thinks of an item they can see and says “I spy with my little eye something beginning with …” (and the item’s first letter). Alternatives can be “something that sounds like …” (add a rhyming word); “something with the middle sound …” etc.
Mathematics & Numeracy
Quick count
Ask a grown up for a number of small objects (e.g. Lego, pegs, frozen peas, etc), a plate/tray and a cloth. Tip some of the items onto the plate. After 3 seconds cover them up and estimate how many there were. Nearest guess wins a point. Make it harder with more items or shorter time.
Number bingo
On a sheet of paper draw a large # to make a grid of 9 boxes. Fill each box with 6 appropriate numbers (e.g. up to 10 for Reception, but up to 100 for Year 2 onwards). Then on your daily walk see who can find their numbers first.
Science & Technology
Lockdown advice
Design a poster for other children to help them stay safe during lockdown – get creative. Alternatively, write a leaflet for adults.
Beginners coding
Computers are taking over the world and we need to know how they communicate. Layout out cards to create a grid. You can use toys to act as the 'computer' and 'obstacles'. Now it's up to the 'programmer' to help get the computer through the maze. Kids will need to give simple instructions in 'code talk' to be successful.
Expressive Arts
View from my window
You don’t need to be an artist. A scrap of paper and a biro will get you started. If you have the resources use paint, felts, whatever you’re allowed.
Playdough
If you’re lucky enough to have flour, why not make your own playdough. You can play a game where one person sculpts something and the others have to guess what it is. It’s not easy and can be very funny.
Humanities
Good deeds
All the major religions encourage us to be kind to each other. Write down 3 things could you do to make someone else happier. Maybe you could send a message to a fellow pupil via Seesaw to let them know that you’re missing them?
Timeline
Can you make your own timeline of your life or time in lockdown? You could use photos (if you are allowed), drawings, old cards, old clothes, toys, etc to illustrate your life so far. It could be on paper, a washing line or a 3D display. Please send a photo of it to your teacher via Seesaw if you can.
I am aware of the irony of suggesting you look at the following websites to find screen-free activities for your children. However, the internet is a huge resource and one of the quickest and easiest way to share information during this time; so feel free to smile whilst you click on the links below.
50 screen free activities - https://coolmompicks.com/blog/2018/06/27/screen-free-summer-activities-for-kids/
20 screen free activities to do indoors - https://savedyouaspot.com/2020/03/12/20-screen-free-things-to-do-with-your-kids-indoors-when-school-is-closed/
100 screen free activities - https://habyts.com/101-unplugged-activities/
I am aware that some of these activities suggest things like – “Go to a museum” – which we can’t do at the moment. But there’s nothing to stop you making a You Museum in your own home.
Also, scroll back through the scavenger hunt ideas that we have been posting on this page each few days. They can be fun, require concentration, some reading skills, exercise, maths skills (did you find the items quicker this time?) and IT skills (if you take a photo to upload to Seesaw).
I hope some of these ideas give you a fun-filled afternoon.
From all the staff at Ninian Park Primary, we hope that you are all safe, well and happy.
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Scavenger hunt - garden
Fri 08 May 2020The focus of this scavenger hunt is the garden.
If you do not have a garden, why not take some photos of the items whilst on your daily walk. Please remember not to trespass on anyone else's property, be safe on the roads and think about social distancing whilst taking your daily exercise.
How quickly can you find the following items?
Why not send us a photo you and your finds with the time it took you? You can contact us via Twitter with the #npps and @nppschool OR email your photo to remotelearning@ninianparkprm.cardiff.sch.uk with your name and class.
Good luck
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Right of the Week 7th May
Thu 07 May 2020Unicef have released this week's right of the child, can you guess what it is...? Head over to the Rights Ambassador's Page to find out:
https://www.ninianparkprm.cardiff.sch.uk/right-of-the-week-75/
Don't forget to share your Rights learning with us via your class seesaw page :)
#allchildrenhavetheserights #rrsnp @unicef
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Scavenger hunt - books
Wed 06 May 2020This is the focus is books.
How quickly can you find the following items?
Why not send us a photo you and your finds with the time it took you? You can contact us via Twitter with the #npps and @nppschool OR email your photo to remotelearning@ninianparkprm.cardiff.sch.uk with your name and class.
Good luck
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Science Fun at Home
Wed 06 May 2020This week's science fun at home is music and science, could you create your own wind chime or drum? Follow the link below and go to the Science Fun at Home section.
While you're there find out how to ask an astronaut questions under the Science at Work section!
https://www.ninianparkprm.cardiff.sch.uk/science-and-technology/
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Scavenger hunt - Maths
Sat 02 May 2020The focus of this scavenger hunt is Maths.
How quickly can you find the following items?
Why not send us a photo you and your finds with the time it took you? You can contact us via Twitter with the #npps and @nppschool OR email your photo to remotelearning@ninianparkprm.cardiff.sch.uk with your name and class.
Good luck
