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Vocabulary Week 4
Our focus this week is on polysemous words, words which can have many meanings. There are many examples of these in the English language and they can make reading confusing. The Owls thought of cut, fire, ball, shot, pen, date, broke, mouse, cap, bank, ruler, swallow, swift.
How many different ways can you find to use ‘break’ in a sentence? How many more polysemous words can you think of?
This week, the Puffins have been improving their writing on volcanoes by using more interesting synonyms. It was great to hear some of these in assembly this morning. The Penguins shared their fantastic knowledge of vocabulary related to plants, whilst the Swans have created a brilliant display of root words, prefixes and suffixes. The Nightingales have linked their display to the class topic, with their Vocabulary Volcano and it was great to see the Bitterns and Toucans using dictionaries and thesauruses to help develop spelling and vocabulary.
Please continue to support our focus by reading at home with your children as much as possible over the Easter holidays.
Year 4 Go Off to Camp
Year 4 had a great time camping out on the school field! Collecting firewood, toasting marshmallows and singing songs around the campfire were all part of the fun. Everyone was quiet in their tents by 11:30 pm, and the teachers were treated to an overhead pass from the International Space Station. After helping themselves to a hearty camp breakfast in the morning, everyone was ready for a new day of learning.
2nd in Norfolk!
Congratulations to our Year 3/4 boys who represented Norwich East, at the School Games Final of Sportshall Athletics, today at the U.E.A Sportspark. Coming second in Norfolk is an incredible achievement and the boys performed so well in a number of running, jumping and throwing events.
The boys were awarded their medals by Iona Lake, who is competing in the steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Australia, later this year. She signed all of their t-shirts so they will remember this special day forever. Who knows she may inspire one of them to follow in her footsteps…
Thank you to all of the parents who came to support us. Thank you in particular to Jonathan Childs who helps to train and prepare the children for these events.
If your child is interested in trying this sport then visit the City of Norwich Athletics Club website at conac.org.uk and click on the Sportshall link. This is a fun, team based sport which children can start from the age of 8. Sessions are run throughout the week. The season starts in September and runs through to March when lots of children then start on track and field events outside.
What a great day. Thank you boys!
Mrs Brown & Mr Childs
Burns Night Celebration
Year 3/4 Puffins and Golden Orioles celebrated Burns Night in style on the 25th January. Guests were treated to a traditional three-course Burns Supper complete with entertainments: Highland dancing, recitation of Robert Burns’ poetry and singing in Scots Gaelic. After giving a suitable ‘Address to the Haggis’, guests dined on Scottish oatcake topped with cream cheese and poached salmon, followed by traditional or vegetarian haggis with ‘tatties’. Following the after dinner speeches, toasts were raised (with a dram of IRN Bru) to the ‘lassies’ and the ‘laddies’ and the enjoyable event concluded with a delicious dessert of cranachan. We are all looking forward to more learning about Scotland and using our experiences to hone our performance poetry skills.
Remembrance Day Service
On Sunday 12th November, representatives from local groups and organisations joined together at Brundall Church to remember those who have fought and died in Wars. We were honoured to be asked to lay a wreath in remembrance and our two representatives did an excellent job!
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.”
Core texts across the school
During your child’s time at Brundall School, we aim to give them the experience of a wide range of children’s books and develop a lifelong love of reading. With this in mind, we have introduced core story books, which will be read aloud in particular year groups. Hopefully, additional copies will be in the library very soon. The list, or Reading Spine, was compiled by Pie Corbett, a leading educational trainer, writer and poet and includes a mixture of classic and modern fiction. Here are the titles, should you be stuck for suitable reading material at home.
Reception
Owl Babies – Martin Waddell
The Gruffalo – Julia Donaldson
Handa’s Surprise – Eileen Browne
Mr Gumpy’s Outing – John Burningham
Rosie’s Walk – Pat Hutchins
Six Dinner Sid – Inga Moore
Mrs Armitage – Quentin Blake
Whatever Next – Jill Murphy
On The Way Home – Jill Murphy
Farmer Duck – Martin Waddell
Goodnight Moon – Margaret Wise Brown
Shhh! – Sally Grindley
Year 1
Peace At Last – Jill Murphy
Can’t You Sleep Little Bear? – Martin Waddell
Where The Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak
The Elephant And The Bad Baby – Elfrida Vipont & Raymond Briggs
Avocado Baby – John Burningham
The Tiger Who Came To Tea – Judith Kerr
Lost and Found – Oliver Jeffers
Knuffle Bunny – Mo Williams
Beegu – Alexis Deacon
Dogger – Shirley Hughes
Cops and Robbers – Janet and Alan Ahlberg
Elmer – David McKee
Year 2
Traction Man – Mini Grey
Meerkat Mail – Emily Gravett
Amazing Grace – Mary Hoffman
Pumpkin Soup – Helen Cooper
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Book – Lauren Child
Dr Xargle’s Book of Earthlets – Tony Ross
Not Now Bernard – David McKee
Tuesday – David Wiesner
The Flower – John Light
Gorilla – Anthony Browne
Emily Brown and The Thing – Cressida Cowell
Frog and Toad Together – Arnold Lobel
The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark – Jill Tomlinson
The Giraffe, The Pelly and Me – Roald Dahl
Fantastic Mr Fox – Roald Dahl
The Hodgeheg – Dick King-Smith
Flat Stanley – Jeff Brown
Willa and Old Miss Annie – Berlie Doherty.
Year 3
The Iron Man – Ted Hughes
Cat Tales: Ice Cat – Linda Newberry
The Sheep Pig – Dick King-Smith
The Abominables – Eva Ibbotson
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – CS Lewis
The Battle of Bubble and Squeak – Philippa Pearce
Hansel and Gretel – Anthony Browne
Year 4
Bill’s New Frock – Anne Fine
Charlotte’s Web – E B White
Why the Whales Came – Michael Morpurgo
The Firework Maker’s Daughter – Phillip Pullman
The Snow Walker’s Son – Catherine Fisher
Perry Angel’s Suitcase – Glenda Millard
Voices in the Park – Anthony Browne
Year 5
There’s A Boy In The Girls’ Bathroom – Louis Sacher
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase – Joan Aiken
Varjak Paw – S F Said
Wolf Brother – Michelle Paver
The Midnight Fox – Betsy Byars
Tom’s Midnight Garden – Philippa Pearce
Farther – Grahame Baker-Smith
Year 6
Street Child – Berlie Doherty
Holes – Louis Sacher
Clockwork – Phillip Pullman
The Hobbit – J R R Tolkein
Skellig – David Almond
Fireweed – Jill Paton Walsh
River Boy – Tim Bowler
The Arrival – Shaun Tan
These are not the only books your child will experience at school. They will, of course, experiences many different genres, including non-fiction, poetry and plays. We may move some titles into different year groups from Pie Corbett’s original list where this fits in better with the class topic.
If you have any questions or suggestions of other titles to add to the list, please contact me through the school office.
Ms Glover
New Lunchtime Club
It was an exciting lunchtime today with the launch of our new club. Premier Sports will be leading Year 3/4 girls in a range of sports over the year. Today we saw 25 girls try archery, skipping and handball. It looked great fun and promotes 60 minutes physical activity each day.
Mrs Brown – P. E Co-ordinator
Sports Day Class Timetable
Class: Peacocks
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 1. Running | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 2. Jump | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 4. Throw | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 5. Football Target | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 6. Water Relay | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 9. Target Throw | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Owls
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 2. Jump | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 4. Throw | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 5. Football Target | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 6. Water Relay | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 9. Target Throw | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 1. Running | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Golden Orioles
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 4. Throw | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 5. Football Target | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 6. Water Relay | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 9. Target Throw | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 1. Running | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 2. Jump | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Puffins
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 4. Throw | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 5. Football Target | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 6. Water Relay | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 9. Target Throw | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 1. Running | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 2. Jump | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Swans
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 5. Football Target | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 6. Water Relay | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 9. Target Throw | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 1. Running | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 2. Jump | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 4. Throw | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Nightingales
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 6. Water Relay | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 9. Target Throw | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 1. Running | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 2. Jump | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 4. Throw | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 5. Football Target | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1 Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Toucans
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 9.310 | 9.25 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 9. Target Throw | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 1. Running | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 2. Jump | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 4. Throw | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 5. Football Target | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 6. Water Relay | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Hawks
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 9. Target Throw | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 1. Running | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 2. Jump | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 4. Throw | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 5. Football Target | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 6. Water Relay | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Class: Penguins
Sports Day
Morning Activities – whole school
Activity No.1 Running – one lap of track (timed – PB)
Activity No.2 Jump – standing long jump (measured – PB)
Activity No.3 Egg and spoon race
Activity No.4 Throw – vortex – standing throw (measured – PB)
Activity No.5 Football Target
Activity No.6 Water relay – water in cup from one bucket to another
Activity No.7 Speed bounce
Activity No.8 Obstacle course – relay
Activity No.9 Target throw
| Activity | Start time | Finish time |
| 9. Target Throw | 9.10 | 9.25 |
| 1. Running | 9.30 | 9.45 |
| 2. Jump | 9.50 | 10.05 |
| 3. Egg & Spoon | 10.10 | 10.25 |
| 4. Throw | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| BREAK | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| 5. Football Target | 11.10 | 11.25 |
| 6. Water Relay | 11.30 | 11.45 |
| 7. Speed Bounce | 11.50 | 12.05 |
| 8. Obstacle Relay | 12.10 | 12.25 |
12.30 Toddlers race on main track
Registration 1.30
Afternoon Activities for KS2 only
Inter House Sprints
1.40 – Year 6 Girls 1.44 – Year 6 Boys
1.48 – Year 5 Girls 1.52 – Year 5 Boys
1.56 – Year 4 Girls 2.00 – Year 4 Boys
2.04 – Year 3 Girls 2.08 – Year 3 Boys
2.12 – House Captains Girls 2.16 – House Captains Boys
2.20 – Sports Captains Girls 2.24 – Sports Captains Boys
Inter House Relays
2.30 – Girls relay (1 from each year)
2.35 – Boys relay (1 from each year)
Tug of War
2.45 Kestrel v Herons 2.50 Swift v Kestrel
2.55 Herons v Swift 3.00 Dads
3.05 Mums
3.20 All children must return to class before being dismissed by the teacher
Shoe Lace Club
This week several Year 4 girls set up a new club to teach younger children how to tie their laces.
There was great concentration and effort by all.
Well done for using your initiative girls and caring about the youngest children in the school.
Thank you,
Mrs Brown
Penguin Class Teacher
