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title: "Remote Learning"
url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/information/remote-learning"
school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy"
---

**Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk

# Remote Learning

- Remote Learning
- Home Learning 2020

### Remote Education Provision

This information is intended to provide clarity and transparency to pupils and parents/carers about what to expect from remote education at St. Joseph's Catholic Academy, where national or local restrictions require entire cohorts (or bubbles) to remain at home.

### Intent

 1  294 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Intent1.jpg)

 2  237 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Intent2.jpg)

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### Remote Learning Offer

 St Joseph's Remote Learning Offer Jan 2021  250 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/St-Josephs-Remote-Learning-Offer_Jan_2021-final-1.pdf)

### Code of Conduct

 Pupil Code of Conduct  103 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Pupil-Code-of-Conduct-1.pdf)

 Parent Code of Conduct  103 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Parent-Code-of-Conduct-1.pdf)

### Parental Views

 Feedback  443 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Feedback1.pdf)

### Parent Information

 A guide to accessing Microsoft Teams from Xbox and Playstation  46 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/accessing-microsoft-teams-from-xbox-and-playstation-1.pdf)

 Remote learning 10 top tips for parents  413 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/remote-learning-10-top-tips-for-parents-3.pdf)

**[Department of Education – guidance on supporting your children’s education during coronavirus COVID 19](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supporting-your-childrens-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19)**

**[Best evidence on supporting students to learn remotely – Education Endowment Foundation EEF](https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/best-evidence-on-supporting-students-to-learn-remotely/)**

**[Digital 5 a day \| Children’s Commissioner for England](https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/digital/5-a-day/)**

### Useful Websites

**[Online Reading Platform – Bug Club](https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0)**

**[Times Tables Rock Stars](https://ttrockstars.com/)**

**[Letter-join Handwriting Scheme](https://www.letterjoin.co.uk/)**

**[Purple Mash](https://www.purplemash.com/login/)**

**[Ten Town](https://www.tentown.co.uk/)**

**[Spelling Shed](https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb/)**

**[BBC Bitesize – Remote Learning Lessons](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/this-terms-topics)**

**[Oxford Owl – Online Reading Library of e-books for all ages](https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/)**

**[CAFOD Project Ideas – home learning activities](https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Primary-teaching-resources/Home-learning-primary)**

**[Diocese Singing Sessions – Catholic songs to learn at home](https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofLeedsSchoolsSingingProgramme/videos)**

**[Twinkl Home Learning – resources to support home learning](https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents)**

**[Oak National Academy – Lesson Videos and activities for all age groups](https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage)**

**[White Rose Maths – videos for all maths concepts](https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/)**

### Timetables

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### Nursery Home Learning

 Nursery Summer Newsletter 2020  158 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-newsletter-Summer-2020-2.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 3  138 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 4  145 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 5  139 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-5.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 6  135 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-6.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 7  135 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-7.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 8  131 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-8.pdf)

 Nursery Homework 9  136 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Nursery-Homework-9.pdf)

 Early Years Home Learning RE – Pentecost  799 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Early-Years-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Early Years Home learning RE – Reconciliation  356 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Early-Years-Home-Learning-and-Background-Notes-for-Parents-1.pdf)

### Reception Home Learning

 Class 2 Summer Newsletter 2020  258 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-2-Summer-Newsletter-2020-2.pdf)

 Class 3 Summer Newsletter 2020  205 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-3-Summer-2020_(1).pdf)

 Reception Homework 1  442 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-1.pdf)

 Reception Homework 2  447 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-2.pdf)

 Reception Homework 3  143 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Reception Homework 4  144 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Reception Homework 5  148 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-5.pdf)

 Reception Homework 6  143 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-6.pdf)

 Reception Homework 7  143 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-7.pdf)

 Reception Homework 8  145 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-8.pdf)

 Reception Homework 9  148 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reception-Homework-9.pdf)

 Early Years Home Learning RE – Pentecost  799 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Early-Years-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Early Years Home learning RE – Reconciliation  356 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Early-Years-Home-Learning-and-Background-Notes-for-Parents-1.pdf)

### Year 1 Home Learning

 Class 3 Summer Newsletter 2020  205 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-3-Summer-2020.pdf)

 Class 4 Summer Newsletter 2020  142 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-4-newsletter-Repaired_(1).pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 1  446 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-1.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 2  447 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-2.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 3  156 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 4  164 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 5  148 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-5.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 6  148 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-6.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 7  145 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-7.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 8  139 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-8.pdf)

 Year 1 Homework 9  150 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-1-Homework-9.pdf)

 Y1 Home Learning RE – Pentecost  203 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y1-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Y1 Home learning RE – Reconciliation  913 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y1-Home-Learning-and-Background-Notes-for-Parents-1.pdf)

### Year 2 Home Learning

 Class 4 Newsletter Summer 2020  142 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-4-newsletter-Repaired.pdf)

 Class 5 Newsletter Summer 2020  167 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-5-Newsletter-Editted.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 1  457 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-1.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 2  441 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-2.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 3  153 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 4  173 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-4.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 5  181 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-5.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 6  173 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-6.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 7  153 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-7.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 8  156 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-8.pdf)

 Year 2 Homework 9  159 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-2-Homework-9.pdf)

 Y2 Home Learning RE – Pentecost  181 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y2-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Y2 Home learning RE – Reconciliation  588 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y2-Home-learning-and-Background-Notes-2.pdf)

### Year 3 Home Learning

 Class 6 Summer Newsletter 2020  264 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-6-Summer-Newsletter-2020.pdf)

 Class 7 Summer Newsletter 2020  324 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-7-Summer-Newsletter-2020_(1).pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 1  447 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-1.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 2  462 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-2.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 3  153 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 4  156 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 5  151 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-5.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 6  155 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-6.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 7  154 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-7.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 8  153 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-8.pdf)

 Year 3 Homework 9  155 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-3-Homework-9.pdf)

 Y3 Home Learning RE – Pentecost  336 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y3-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Y3 Home learning RE – Reconciliation  859 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y3-Home-learning-and-Background-Notes.pdf)

### Year 4 Home Learning

 Class 7 Summer Newsletter 2020  324 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-7-Summer-Newsletter-2020.pdf)

 Class 8 Summer Newsletter 2020  183 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-8-Summer-Newsletter-2020_(1).pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 1  454 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-1.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 2  467 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-2.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 3  154 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 4  155 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 5  151 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-5.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 6  152 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-6.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 7  152 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-7.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 8  152 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-8.pdf)

 Year 4 Homework 9  156 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-4-Homework-9.pdf)

 Y4 Home Learning RE – Pentecost  168 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y4-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Y4 Home learning RE – Reconciliation  542 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y4-Home-learning-and-Background-Notes-1.pdf)

### Year 5 Home Learning

 Class 8 Summer Newsletter 2020  183 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-8-Summer-Newsletter-2020.pdf)

 Class 9 Summer Newsletter 2020  157 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-9-Summer-Newsletter-2020.pdf)

 Class 10 Summer Newsletter 2020  161 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-10-Summer-Newsletter-2020_(1).pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 1  446 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-1.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 2  446 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-2.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 3  162 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 4  145 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 5  143 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-5-.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 6  145 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-6-.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 7  155 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-7.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 8  160 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-8.pdf)

 Year 5 Homework 9  156 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-5-Homework-9.pdf)

 Y5 Home Learning RE – Pentecost  124 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y5-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Y5 Home learning RE – Reconciliation  590 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y5-Home-learning-and-Background-Notes.pdf)

### Year 6 Home Learning

 Class 10 Summer Newsletter 2020  161 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-10-Summer-Newsletter-2020.pdf)

 Class 11 Summer Newsletter 2020  155 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Class-11-Summer-Newsletter-2020.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 1  444 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-1.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 2  449 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-2.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 3  164 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-1-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 4  150 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-2-20-April-2020.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 5  147 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-5.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 6  145 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-6.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 7  157 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-7.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 8  157 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-8.pdf)

 Year 6 Homework 9  158 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Year-6-Homework-9.pdf)

 Y6 Home Learning RE – Pentecost  121 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y6-home-learning-RE.pdf)

 Y6 Home learning RE – Reconciliation  664 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Y6-Home-Learning-and-Background-Notes.pdf)

## VE Day

On Friday 8th of May, many people will be having stay at home street parties and decorating themselves and their homes in red, white and blue to represent the Union Jack. At 9am, the Queen will address the nation and there will be a live stream on BBC – which is the exact same time that her father, King George VI, spoke to the UK 75 years ago, on the actual VE Day.

### Poster Competition

 Poster Competition  192 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Poster-Competition.pdf)

### Celebration Activities

Here are some activities and resources if you’d like to participate in any street parties or house decorating.

- **[British Legion](https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/ve-day-75)**
- **[Great British Bunting](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4TrqYDyf4PMdLypxzyTwGDg/great-british-bunting)**
- **[Lockdown Party Ideas](https://wharfedale.mumbler.co.uk/ve-day-lockdown-party-ideas/)**
- **[Lockdown Celebrations](https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/ve-day-celebrations-in-lockdown-540015)**

### History

**[BBC Newsround VE Day](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749)**

**Nursery/Reception** – Explain that people in Britain celebrate today because it is a special day in history. What do we have in a party?

**KS1/2** – Read and discuss information using an age appropriate power point below.

- Create a poster filled with facts about VE day.
- Write your own fact file using subheadings and paragraphs.
- Role play the first ever VE day. What were you thinking, feeling etc?
- Record yourself pretending to be a news anchor telling Britain the news.
- Write questions about VE day and then quiz your family and friends.
- Research your family tree, are you related to anyone who served in the war? Find out information about them.

 KS1 VE Day PowerPoint  13.52 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/history-ks1-ve-day-powerpoint_ver_3.ppt)

 KS2 VE Day PowerPoint  7.80 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/history-ks2-ve-day-information-powerpoint_ver_4.ppt)

 Fact File  1.57 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/history-ks1-ve-day-differentiated-fact-file-1.pdf)

 Discussion Activity Sheet  221 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/history-ks2-ve-day-discussion-activity-sheet_ver_1.pdf)

### Maths

Measuring – Alongside your family, why not use your measuring skills and get active in the kitchen?

 Wartime Eggless Chocolate Cake Recipe  486 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/maths-wartime-eggless-chocolate-cake-recipe.pdf)

 Spam hash  86 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/maths-measuring-spam-hash.png)

 Bubble and squeak  73 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/maths-measuring-bubble-and-squeak.png)

 Bubble and squeak  73 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/maths-measuring-bubble-and-squeak_(1).png)

**Phonetic Alphabet** – The phonetic alphabet that was used in RAF transmissions during the war. Learn to spell your name using the phonetic alphabet e.g. Ted = Tango   Echo   Delta

![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/images/maths-phonetic-alphabet.png)

**Morse Code** – Morse code is a communication system that represents the alphabet and numbers with a series of dots, dashes or a combination of both. Can you write a secret coded message for your family to crack?

**[BBC Morse Code](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes/bp-morse-code-adventure)**

### Reading

 KS1 Reading Comprehension Activity  1.64 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/reading-ks1-differentiated-reading-comprehension-activity_ver_2.pdf)

 KS2 Reading Comprehension Activity  1.53 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/reading-ks2-ve-day-differentiated-reading-comprehension-activity_ver_3.pdf)

### Writing

**Nursery/reception** – Have a party with your toys. Discuss what a party needs. Write a simple invitation to someone in your home to join you.

**KS1/2** – Read through the PowerPoint for information.

 English VE Day PowerPoint  8.71 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/english-ve-day-75th-anniversary-information-powerpoint-_ver_2.pptx)

 VE Day Diary Template  334 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/english-ve-day-diary-activity-sheet_ver_1.pdf)

 Write a diary entry as if you were at the first ever VE day.

 VE Day Diary  251 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/english-ve-day-diary-writing-template-_ver_2.pdf)

 Write a diary entry as if you were at the first ever VE day.

 VE Day Fact Cards  641 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/english-ve-day-display-fact-cards_ver_3.pdf)

 Use the Fact cards to make a mind map of everything that makes VE Day so special to people.

**[The Royal British Legion](https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/march-poppy-press/leave-your-ve-day-message)** – Write a message to the Royal Legion.

### Art

Make, Do and Mend – During WW2, there was a shortage of materials to make clothes. People were urged to “Make, do and mend”. Do you have any clothes or accessories that you could ‘upcycle’ into new clothing or something completely different to give it another purpose and a new lease of life.

 Medal Designs  195 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/art-ve-day-medal-designs.pdf)

 Design and make a Veteran’s medal.

### Music

[**Horrible Histories**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song) – Try and learn the Horrible Histories VE Day song and perform it to your family.

Create your own motivational song. Listen to some of the following clips for inspiration.

- **[Song Lyrics](http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/war/songs.htm)**
- **[Run, Rabbit, Run!](http://www.viewpure.com/0uWL1O9r_mI?start=0&end=0)**
- **[Pack up your troubles](http://www.viewpure.com/FsynSgeo_Uo?start=0&end=0)**
- **[We’ll meet again](http://www.viewpure.com/cHcunREYzNY?start=0&end=0)**
- **[The White Cliffs of Dover](https://vimeo.com/209208893)**

### PE

Why not practise some dance moves from during the war?

**[The Lindy Hop](https://safeyoutube.net/w/cXI7)**

**[Charleston](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2IiIenn7qo)**

**[Lambeth Walk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdSvLV-EgSA)**

### Outdoor Classroom

 Early Years Outdoor Activity Sheet  187 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/OutdoorClassroomDay-NR.pdf)

 KS1 Outdoor Activity Sheet  185 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/OutdoorClassroomDay-KS1.pdf)

 KS2 Outdoor Activity Sheet  179 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/OutdoorClassroomDay-KS2.pdf)

### Action Aid Discovery Days

Fill days at home with world-expanding activities! Each set of activities allows children to explore new places.

 Discovery Days Pack 1  3.41 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/actionaid_discovery_days_rainforest_pack_activities.pdf)

 Discovery Days Pack 2  4.40 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/actionaid_discovery_days_india_activity_pack.pdf)

### [The Wednesday Word](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/our-faith/collective-worship/the-wednesday-word)

### Daily Online Lessons

[**https://www.thenational.academy/**](https://www.thenational.academy/)

[**https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize)

### Home Learning Packs

#### Classroom Secrets

**[Home Learning Packs](https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/)**

#### Monster Phonics

**[Reception Home Learning](https://monsterphonics.com/home-learning-in-the-covid-19-lockdown/reception-home-learning/)**

**[Year 1 Home Learning](https://monsterphonics.com/home-learning-in-the-covid-19-lockdown/year-1-home-learning/)**

**[Year 2 Home Learning](https://monsterphonics.com/home-learning-in-the-covid-19-lockdown/year-2-home-learning/)**

#### [ThinkuKnow](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/thinkuknow)

### Website Links

#### Maths Links

[Maths Factor](https://www.themathsfactor.com/) – Is now free to access and has games and activities in line with the National Curriculum.
[Nrich](https://nrich.maths.org/) – Has lots of reasoning and problem solving activities to access online.
[Top Marks](https://www.topmarks.co.uk/) – Has a range of maths activities to support children across all key stages.
[Times Table Rockstars](https://ttrockstars.com/) – Allows children to learn their times tables at home.

#### Literacy Links

[Scholastic](https://www.scholastic.co.uk/) – Allows you to explore lots of different books and join a book club.
[Audible](https://stories.audible.com/start-listen) – Have free access to audio books.
[Oxford Owl](https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/) – Gives you the opportunity to explore different books and spelling games.
[Vooks](https://www.vooks.com/) – Is a visual library which bring story books to life.
[Literacy Shed](https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html) – Allows you to explore different activities and provides you with suggested activities.
[Pobble](http://www.pobble365.com/) – Releases a different image every day and provided activities associated with the image.
[Spelling Frame](https://spellingframe.co.uk/) – Will support your child with spelling patterns associated with their year group.
[Oliver Jeffers](https://m.facebook.com/oliverjeffersart/photos/a.391765256611/10156586435571612/?type=3) – will read a story live on Facebook or Instagram Live every day at 6pm.
[David Walliams](https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses) – will read one of his World’s Worst Children stories every day at 11am.

#### Curriculum Links

[Mission Together](https://missiontogether.org.uk/calendar/home-and-parish-resources/) – Simple tasks, questions, prayers and adapted scriptures for children
[Hungry Little Minds](https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/) – Simple, fun activities aimed at children from newborn to five
[Learning Through Exploring and Play](https://www.learningandexploringthroughplay.com/) – To keep learning creative and exciting in a practical way at home.
[Family Days Tried and Tested](https://www.familydaystriedandtested.com/) – Provides lots of ideas for keeping learning fun at home.
[Twinkl](https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer) – Has a free subscription available where you can access free resources using the code of UKTWINKLHELPS.
[The Kid Should See This](https://thekidshouldseethis.com/) – Provides lots of science based activities to get the curious minds thinking.
[Bitesize](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary) – Has lots of games and activities to support all areas of the curriculum.
[National Geographic](https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/) – Has lots of different facts, games and activities for your children to explore.
[Woodland Trust](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/nature-detectives/) – Brings the woodland experience to your home with a range of activities.
[At School](https://www.atschool.co.uk/keystage1-ks1/) – Has resources for all areas of the curriculum for KS1 and KS2.
[Scouts](https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/) – Have created indoor activities to inspire your children and keep their minds thinking.
[Third Space Learning](https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/home-learning) – Have offered support for parent’s and children.

#### Keeping Active Links

[Super Movers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers) is an initiative from the BBC and Premier League and is designed to inspire children to become more active throughout their school day.
[Joe Wicks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w) is supporting with a daily PE session every morning at 9AM.
[Cosmic Kids](https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga) – Have a You Tube Channel full of yoga and mindfulness activities.
[Jump Start Jonny](https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/free-stuff) – Has a range of active exercises.

### How to Support With Home Routines

 7 Top Tips to Support Reading at Home  649 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/7_Top_Tips_to_Support_Reading_at_Home.pdf)

 Read with TRUST infographic  573 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Read_with_TRUST_infographic.pdf)

 Reading with TRUST comic  1015 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Reading_with_TRUST_comic.pdf)

 Talk with TRUST infographic  140 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Talk_with_TRUST_infographic.pdf)

 Talk with TRUST comic  1.31 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/information/Talk_with_TRUST_comic.pdf)

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