Maths
Next week we shall be working on place value. An understanding of place value (knowing the value and position of each digit in a number, for example 34 = 30 + 4 or 3 tens and 4 ones,  is fundamental to understanding numbers and being able to read, write, order, add and subtract larger numbers. We have a range of activities planned in order to help the children recognise and understand the value of each digit in numbers up to (and for some children) beyond 100. To support your child with this work you may like to work on some of the following activities;

• Order a set of numbers from biggest to smallest. Point at a number and say the number that is1 more/less; what is 10 more/less.
• When looking at 2 digit numbers talk about how many tens and ones are in the number.
• Use 10p and 1p coins to make a given amount of money (extending to use of £1 coins, 10p and 1p as your child becomes more confident).

Challenge Activities for children who are confident with numbers up to 100

• Play guess my number using clues such as;  my number has 3 tens and 4 ones; an even number between 20 and 25; ten more than 56; is 2 tens more/less than 45
• Give your child a set of digit cards (2   4   6   6) and challenge them to write all the 2-digit numbers greater than 40 using only these digits?
• With the digit cards 2  3  4  5  6 can you make; a number greater than 50, a number less than 30, an odd/even number, a number between 47 and 59, what is  the smallest/largest  2-digit number you can make?

Guernsey Recycling Week

On Monday we are having a special assembly to launch the island’s Recycling week. Please could you send your child to school on Monday with a clean tin or can to recycle. We are also inviting families to make their own recycling pledges. More information about how to begin or improve recycling can be found at www.gov.gg/recycling

Hands On Science

Next Friday we are very excited to be welcoming ‘Explorer Dome’ to St Martin’s. This is a UK based, hands on, science show which we know from previous visits will provide the children with a wonderful interactive science show. The show we have booked will be introducing the children to the awe and wonder of space through a storytelling introduction to the earth, moon, sun and stars.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Mrs Ash, Mrs Ashworth and Mrs Page