I have attached the weekly plan for guidance here:
There are lots of fun activities this week. There is a Disney themed Challenge Grid, which the children can dip in and out of. I have shared the last of my stash of Maths Mysteries, which have proved so popular over the last couple of weeks, and there are some practical hands on STEM activities. I have invited the children to make their own ‘Certificate for a Classmate’ which I will be able to pass on to the recipient on the stream, and have challenged them to create their own personal ‘Bucket List’ for the summer holidays.
I am opening up the Google Meets on Tuesday and Wednesday to everyone, so that the children can just drop in and say hello. They do not have to say for the full duration if they don’t want to. If my connection goes (which happens periodically) the children can stay on as long as there is an adult present, and I will try to rejoin as quickly as I can. If I haven’t rejoined within 5 minutes the children should leave the Meet and I will contact them via the stream.
I am aiming for a whole class ‘Google Party Meet’ on the final Thursday. The children can wear whatever they like; some wanted pyjamas, dress up or rainbow coloured clothes! As it is Jac’s last day at school I will be inviting each of the children to say a little ‘Farewell and Good Luck!’ message. It would be great if the children could have a drink and snack to hand, just to help us get into the party mood.
I will clarify whether you are able to keep accessing the Google Classroom over the holidays by Thursday. I will not be accessing the Google Classroom, or making comments on the stream during this time. I can disable the pupil posts on the stream, but would respectfully request that the children do not post any additional private comments or emails. I have suggested that the children do a quick review of the online resources on Monday and copy/download anything they have not had a chance to look at which they think might be useful to them.
All that remains is to thank you all, most sincerely, for your continued support throughout this term. I think I can safely say it has been the steepest learning curve of my teaching career! I never doubted the children in my class for a minute, but they have continued to astound me with their enthusiasm, engagement and tenacity – skills which will continue to serve them well in Primary 4 and beyond.
Primary 3 2019/2020 