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Our aim is to make every child feel valued and happy because that is when learning is most effective.Austen
A very well done to all of Austen class for their hard work this half term. We have learned lots on "why Britain changed forever in 1066" and this was perfectly shown by some truly amazing castles. We hope you have an amazing half term holiday, don't forget to carry on reading and learning those times tables.
We'll win that reading award next half term for sure!
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
A warm welcome back to a chilly second half term!
Our topic this half term is "WHO WANTS TO SWAP WITH A VICTORIAN?" so we will be learning all about Victorian life, both in Southend, and all across Britain and the world.
A big well done to Isla, Charleigh, Dario, Alexandra, Joe, Andrew, Lea, Tasawar, Dibyam and Nathaniel for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be revising the doubling rule, so our spellings will be: Swimming, Shopping, Hopped, Flipper, Thinnest, Rotten, Grubby, Clapping, Drummer, Muddy.
Finally another big well done to Leos and Veronika as they have made it on to the next level of times tables tests.
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
For the Fallen
A big well done to the whole of year 5 today for their superb questions at the Southend Cenotaph. They showed outstanding respect and were a credit to the school. Hopefully they have learned just a small amount about the massive sacrifices made so that we might enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Well done also to Poppy, Charleigh, Ethan, Adam, Dorka, Yasmin, Hashim, Alexandra, Joe, Andrew, Lea, Tasawar, Theo, Dibyam and Sophie for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be revising the -ible suffix, so our spellings will be: Possible, Reversible, Sensible, Edible, Visible, Terrible, Credible, Legible, Horrible, Responsible.
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
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A few pictures from our art galley trip. Austen Class communicating through hair!
This week Austen class finally had their turn to go to the Future Point Gallery and enjoy the installation there with a work shop of communicating through hair and "hair-oglyphics". We certainly had a good time dancing around with our home made wigs!
A huge well done to Poppy, Isla, Fable, Charleigh, Adam, Dorka, Hashim, Jon, Andrew, Lea, Tasawar, Theo and Dibyam for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be learning the rest of the orange words for Autumn 2 so our spellings will be: Sacrifice, Thorough, Individual, Lightning, Signature, Yacht, Relevant, Separate, Weight, Curiosity.
A final huge well done to Jon and Darcie for progressing on to the silver level of the times tables test this week. You should be very proud of your achievement!
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
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After a busy Friday producing the 24 hours TV broadcast I'm afraid the Austen class blog has had to wait until Monday morning. It was well worth it though the children did an absolutely astounding job and should all be very proud of themselves. I hope they got an early night on Saturday to celebrate!
A huge well done to Poppy, Charleigh, Adam, Alexandra, Joe, Andrew, Lea and Tasawar for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be revising the -able suffix and so our spellings will be: Understandable, Breakable, Suitable, Enjoyable, Adorable, Reliable, Enviable, Miserable, Noticeable, Changeable.
A final huge well done to Kai and Michael C for progressing on to the next level of the times tables test this week. You should be very proud of your achievement!
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
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A difficult week this week as there has been a rather nasty sickness bug sweeping the school. Make sure you're protecting yourself by washing your hands before you eat and after you have coughed or sneezed.
A huge well done to Poppy, Charleigh, Adam, Dario, Joe, Andrew, Lea, Tasawar, Theo and Sophie for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be learning the -ibly and the -ably suffix as such our spellings will be: Understandably, Suitably, Comfortably, Miserably, Horribly Terribly, Incredibly, Possibly, Responsibly, Visibly.
A final huge well done to Veronika, Mike and Harvey for progressing on to the next level of the times tables test this week. You should be very proud of your achievement!
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
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Austen class were rather excited this week to discover that one of our favourite translucent objects was mentioned in a BBC live lesson. If you want to find out what it was follow this link: https://www.bbc.com/teach/live-lessons/doctor-who-space-light-live-lesson/zkj2382/
A huge well done to Poppy, Charleigh, Dorka, Hashim, Andrew, Lea and Tasawar for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be revising the orange set 2 words as such our spellings will be: Sacrifice, Thorough, Individual, Lightning, Signature, Yacht, Relevant, Separate, Weight, Curiosity.
A final huge well done to Samuel for progressing on to the next level of the times tables test this week. You should be very proud of your achievement!
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter
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As we come to the end of another term here at Milton Hall we've taken the opportunity to complete lots of tests to see just how much we've learned. It turns out we've learned lots, which is excellent news! As a reward for all this hard work I will not be sending any homework home this week or next, however I expect you to enjoy every minute of your holidays and be nice to your families.
A quick well done to Poppy, Charleigh, Alexandra, Andrew, Lea, Tasawar and Theo who have got all of their spellings correct this week. An extra special well done goes out to Lea and Charleigh as they have got 100% the most out of the whole class, a whopping 11 times out of a possible 14 times! You both should be incredibly proud of your achievement.
A very Merry Christmas to all of Austen,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter.
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Welcome back to the new year at Milton Hall!
We hope you have had an amazing holiday and that you haven't broken all of your new year's resolutions quite yet.
A huge well done this week to Charleigh, Adam, Hashim, Alexandra, Joe, Jon, Andrew, Lea, Tasawar and Sophie for getting all of their spellings correct today. For next week's spellings will be learning some homophones and near homophones and as such our spellings will be: Allowed, Aloud, Guessed, Guest, Passed, Past, Lead, Led, Accept, Except.
A huge well done to Moussa, Alby, Amilee and Luke for progressing on to the next level of their times tables test this week. You should be very proud of your achievement!
Keep up the good work,
Mr White and Mrs Cotter