<![CDATA[Alma Primary Blog Feed - Alma Together 2021]]> https://www.almaprimary.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D5%26amp%3Bnid%3D25 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:33:56 GMT Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:33:56 GMT <![CDATA[ Home Learning Support for children ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1301 We all know that trying to manage home learning for our children at home is very challenging.  We are often trying to juggle our own work needs alongside the needs of other children which can include the daily round of printing, timetables, zooms and more.  To help you manage through this challenging time we have put together a bank of resources. This covers everything from managing your mental health needs, to top tips for home learning to services that can offer support. Please do have a look and we hope you find these resources helpful - we will endeavour to update this post as more resources become available. 

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:33:56 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1301 <![CDATA[ Online resources to help with reading and phonics ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1300 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:48:31 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1300 <![CDATA[ Safer Internet Assembly ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1278 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:33:40 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1278 <![CDATA[ Etgar 2020 ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1277 Etgar is a Jewish education programme that inspires a love of learning among children in Jewish primary schools through an exciting, team-based inter-school quiz for pupils in year 5. Over 1000 children from 29 schools across the UK and a school form Israel participate in the Etgar Challenge. This is the first year that Alma participated and we had a great time.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:46:11 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1277 <![CDATA[ NHS's 72nd Birthday ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1276 Welcome to the 72nd birthday of the NHS!

To help with the celebrations we are asking different year groups to take on different challenges to prepare the birthday party!

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2020 17:07:39 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1276 <![CDATA[ Pride Week 2020 ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1275 Last week we celebrated diversity, learning to communicate in sign language, cooking recipes from different cultures, and considering what equality really means.

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2020 09:29:16 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1275 <![CDATA[ Parashat Chukat Balak ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1273 Parashat Chukat Balak is actually a double portion. Chukat tells the story of Moshe hitting the rock to retrieve water following the death of his sister Miriam. Parashat Balak is named for the king of the Moabites who hires an evil magician to curse the children of Israel but instead blesses them. 

]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2020 15:36:52 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1273 <![CDATA[ Mental Health with Miss Rosehill ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1272 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:10:07 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1272 <![CDATA[ Parashat Korach ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1271 Parashat Korach tells the story of Moshe’s cousin Korach who thinks that he should have a chance to be the leader of Bnai Yisrael. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:29:12 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1271 <![CDATA[ Books for wellbeing and resilience ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1270 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 18:50:27 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1270 <![CDATA[ Parashat Shelach Lecha ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1269 Parashat Shelakh Lekha tells the story of the spies visiting the land of Cana'an. Watch Morah Jeanie' video to find out more.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:27:19 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1269 <![CDATA[ Numeracy Day ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1268 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:47:45 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1268 <![CDATA[ Parasha beha'alotcha ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1267 The Parasha this week is from Bamidbar, the book of Numbers, and talks about pillars of fire, punishment and prayer!

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:38:03 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1267 <![CDATA[ Funnybones ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1265 Tue, 9 Jun 2020 16:40:16 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1265 <![CDATA[ The Theme of Colour ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1264 Today's whole school activity is based on the theme of colour and the impact it has on our lives. Listen to Mrs Yalonetzky's audio blog and see the activities below.

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2020 20:16:47 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1264 <![CDATA[ Parasha baMidbar ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1257 Join Morah Jeanie to find out about this week's Torah reading, parasha baMidbar - in the wilderness!

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 09:43:34 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1257 <![CDATA[ Ramadan ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1256 Our whole school activity day today is on Ramadan: see the presentation and activities for you to learn more about this special time for Muslims. 

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 09:13:37 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1256 <![CDATA[ A week for kindness ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1255 Today is the start of Mental Health awareness week and you can create a cup on a special theme...

]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 11:51:14 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1255 <![CDATA[ Parasha Behar-Behukotai ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1253 The section of the Torah we read this week is Behar-Behukotai.

These two sections are from the end of the book of Vayikra (Leviticus) and Morah Jeanie has a blog challenge for you!

]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 08:42:33 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1253 <![CDATA[ Lag B'Omer and Sports Day ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1251 Activities for Tuesday 12th May are available to download within this blog.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 21:10:57 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1251 <![CDATA[ VE Day Message ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1250 To mark the 75th anniversary, we have a special VE Day message for Alma Primary, which you can watch in this blog. 

]]> Fri, 8 May 2020 09:11:00 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1250 <![CDATA[ Parashat Emor - it's about time... ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1249 Welcome to Parashat HaShavua - the weekly reading from the Torah. This week we are reading Parshat Emor.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 08:38:40 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1249 <![CDATA[ VE Day 2020 ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1248 All whole school VE Day activities are available to download through this blog

]]> Tue, 5 May 2020 21:37:43 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1248 <![CDATA[ Making Every Day Count ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1246 This week Mr Shoffren's blog is about some different ways of counting that are going on and about making each day special. 

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 09:51:05 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1246 <![CDATA[ Parasha Acharei Mot-Kedoshim ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1245 Welcome to Parashat Hashavuah.  This week we are reading Acharei Mot and Kedoshim, another double Parasha in the third book of the Torah, Vayikra. 

]]> Fri, 1 May 2020 14:25:48 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1245 <![CDATA[ Yom HaAtzmaut @ Alma ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1243 For Yom HaAtzmaut we sent a big message to Israel from Alma Primary... and had a lot of fun!

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:23:53 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1243 <![CDATA[ Yom HaAtzmaut Treasure Hunt ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1242 Welcome to our special activities for Yom HaAtzmaut - Israeli Independance Day

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:32:06 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1242 <![CDATA[ Mental Health with Miss Rosehill ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1238 Miss Rosehill and Mr Leo are back with some more ideas about keeping our minds healthy and active!

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:12:29 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1238 <![CDATA[ Parasha Tazria-Metzura ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1236 This week's parasha is Tazria-Metzurah. 

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:48:40 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1236 <![CDATA[ The Hilltop Seder ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1233 This story about Seder night is our last Alma Together blog before Pesah (Passover) starts tonight. 

]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:13:46 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1233 <![CDATA[ Book making ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1232 In todays blog, Miss Marlin shows us how to make a book from plain paper. You can use this technique to make a story book, a diary, a poetry collection or whatever you want!

]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:06:14 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1232 <![CDATA[ Pesah-Spring Holiday Challenges ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1231 Over the Pesah-spring holidays we won’t be setting any daily tasks, but instead we are suggesting some (mainly) art-based challenges for Alma children to do over the break.

]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:13:41 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1231 <![CDATA[ Parashat Tzav - How can gifts bring us closer to God? ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1229 Parashat Tzav - Morah Jeanie has written a blog about this week's parasha and how we should give gifts.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:24:07 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1229 <![CDATA[ Bearhunt ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1228 This morning Mrs Yalonetzky shares her enjoyment of reading aloud by reading her daughter Alex, the thrilling classic 'We're Going on a Bearhunt'.

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:17:53 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1228 <![CDATA[ Perfect Planting ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1225 Miss Marlin has recorded some seed growing tips so you can enjoy home grown food and engage with how to look after your plants.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:51:32 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1225 <![CDATA[ The Pobble who has... ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1221 Our first blog post this week is about someone who is very attached to their toes...

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:37:05 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1221 <![CDATA[ What happens when leaders make mistakes? ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1218 Parashat Vayikra – Morah Jeanie has written a blog about this week’s parasha and how we can all learn from our mistakes

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:43:47 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1218 <![CDATA[ Cats (and other pets) ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1216 Mrs Yalonetzky has recorded a favourite poem of hers, along with a challenge for any of you who have pets at home - real or imaginary!

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:44:31 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1216 <![CDATA[ Mental Health With Miss Rosehill ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1214 Miss Rosehill and Mr Leo have got some great ideas on keeping healthy... mentally

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:03:12 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1214 <![CDATA[ Shavua tov - best wishes for the week ]]> https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1212 Hey Alma Primary! We're going to have an unusual and interesting week ahead. We are going to be sending messages each day on this blog, so please check back tomorrow to say hello!

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:44:52 GMT https://www.almaprimary.org/blog/?pid=5&nid=25&storyid=1212