Mathematics 

This weeks focus in Stage 2 is position. Look at some of the great work that the students have been doing. I have also included some easy ideas that you can be doing with your children at home to consolidate their learning.

Here the students are creating a treasure map. On the back of the map they will include detailed directions. This activity is something easy and fun that you could do with your child at home.

Another easy and interesting activity to do at home is to construct a compass using a saucer of water, a piece of cork, a needle and a magnet. 

Instructions:· Place the cork on the water·       

Rub the magnet one way along the needle repeatedly until magnetised·       

Lay the needle on the cork. 

The needle will swing in a north-south direction. When the needle stops mark north, South, East and West on the saucer-Explain to students the four main points of the compass.

Talk to your children about the compass rose and how a compass was used by people to find their way before we had Google Maps and iPhones.