In the event of a school closure we will be using Office 365/Sharepoint as a ‘virtual classroom’ for all year groups. Your child has a personal login to this secure online learning space, where they can access work assigned to them. Pupil’s individual login details can be found in their Reading Record. In the event of a closure, further details will be shared with families via Arbor.
To login:
You will have been sent instructions for accessing Office 365. If you haven’t received these instructions please get in touch with the school office and we will send them to you.
We have designed our remote learning curriculum using a range of digital platforms to ensure that the children of St Patrick’s RC Primary School are exposed to a variety of bespoke learning to meet their individual needs.
In the event of a school closure, staff will be providing children daily lessons linked to what the class would have been accessing that day. The work will be provided on Office 365.
Home Learning
Below are a number of key websites for you to use during the school closure period. These websites are familiar to the pupils. KS2 access Accelerated Reader, TT Rockstars, CenturyTech and Purple Mash on weekly basis. KS1 pupils are familiar with Numbots and Purple Mash.
The children are all able to access the resources listed below.
TT Rockstars / Numbots
Children are encouraged to practice their timetables and number facts on a daily basis. Children can compete in competitions with classmates to create a little friendly rivalry and competition!
CenturyTech
Reading, Writing, Maths and Science modules are set by teachers according to individual pupil ability. The online presentations and videos teach pupils the subject content. Pupils then complete a series of questions linked to the learning taught. Pupil’s can be asked to complete a diagnostic quiz, these ensure that work set remains within each pupil’s academic level. The class teacher reviews completed learning, then sets new modules for pupils.
Purple Mash
Various IT applications are accessed via this digital platform. Pupils complete ‘2 Do’s’ these are activities set by the class teacher. They can blog with classmates and contact the teacher via this platform.
Accelerated Reader
Pupils read their home reading book and complete a comprehension quiz. Pupils are encouraged to achieve over 85% each half term to achieve their golden peg. Those with the most number of completed quizzes above 85% receive the title ‘Ultimate Quizzer’ and receive a wristband in acknowledge of their efforts.
