Remote Learning

LEARNING FROM HOME

To build upon the learning children are currently undertaking in the classroom, we have compiled a menu of activities that aim to motivate the children's curiousity about some of the current topics being investigated and build upon their knowledge, skills and understanding. These activities shall be added to over the next couple of weeks however, as several are project-based, the children can, with support of parents, direct their own learning. Click on the Home Learning document to discover the activities. 

Useful websites for home-learning

CAFOD

The Catholic international development charity have set up a page with links to resources for children and young people to work through with their families - including worksheets, prayers, films and activities. https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Resources-for-school-closures

National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE)

A compilation of superb resources, including the yearly Spirited Arts & Poetry competition school takes part in, to support children's learning around Easter and other subject areas can be found at: 

https://www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/free-resources-for-you-and-your-pupils/key-stage-2/

Activities about Easter in Matthew's Gospel

Online lessons to support children in the next sequence of teaching mathematics to learners: 

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

Great Reads...

If you and your child are looking for some inspiration for reading at home, Book Trust have put together some great reads for children. Of course, children are hooked on Anthony Horowitz's 'Alex Rider' series too...

FITNESS AND WELL-BEING

Celebrity fitness guru, Joe Wicks, has put together a daily workout to do as a family. Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION

There are a wealth of free apps and websites available. Below are a selection of the best:

Calm: https://www.calm.com/

Headspace: www.headspace.com

100 Things to do Indoors