Half term week
Week beginning 18th May
Hello Year 1
We hope you're all well and enjoying the activities we've been setting. This week we thought we would introduce the theme of day and night and shadows. Take a look at the art activity to find out how you can make your very own shadow puppet theatre. Once you've made it you can have hours and hours of fun retelling your favourite stories.
Well done to those of you who have been learning lots of new skills whilst at home like riding a bike, baking or making instruments and tools. We've loved seeing your photos so look out for yours on the website soon.
We hope you're all well and enjoying the activities we've been setting. This week we thought we would introduce the theme of day and night and shadows. Take a look at the art activity to find out how you can make your very own shadow puppet theatre. Once you've made it you can have hours and hours of fun retelling your favourite stories.
Well done to those of you who have been learning lots of new skills whilst at home like riding a bike, baking or making instruments and tools. We've loved seeing your photos so look out for yours on the website soon.
You can find the timetable for this week over here.
Monday: Add and subtract by making ten
Tuesday: Subtract within 20
Wednesday: Addition and subtraction word problems
Thursday: Comparing number sentences
Friday: Challenge Day
Tuesday: Subtract within 20
Wednesday: Addition and subtraction word problems
Thursday: Comparing number sentences
Friday: Challenge Day
What is Day and Night?
Story 1: Night Monkey, Day Monkey by Julia Donaldson:
Story 2: Oscar and the moth by Geoff Waring:
Story 1: Night Monkey, Day Monkey by Julia Donaldson:
Story 2: Oscar and the moth by Geoff Waring:
We have looked at the United Kingdom and Europe where we live. This week we are going to start learning about other continents.
Introduction to Africa: Nigeria
Introduction to Africa: Nigeria
Shadow Puppet Theatre
Follow the instructions over here to make your very own shadow puppet theatre.
You can choose your own characters to cut out and have hours of fun telling and retelling stories with your very own theatre. Just shine a light behind the screen and place your puppets in between the light and the screen so your audience can see them.
What happens when you move your puppets forwards and backwards? Why do you think this is?
Follow the instructions over here to make your very own shadow puppet theatre.
You can choose your own characters to cut out and have hours of fun telling and retelling stories with your very own theatre. Just shine a light behind the screen and place your puppets in between the light and the screen so your audience can see them.
What happens when you move your puppets forwards and backwards? Why do you think this is?
Take a look at this week's activity over here.
Get active with Active Connect 4 - a game you can play with the whole family. Please follow the instructions over here.
Millwall Community Trust Joy of Moving Home School Festival
On International Day of Families, Millwall Community Trust is partnering with EFL Trust and Ferrero to launch the ‘Joy of Moving Home School Festival’, a full afternoon of home school activities and games to get children and their families moving and having fun.
The Joy of Moving programme consists of two elements; the Move & Learn programme and Joy of Moving Festivals. Over 310,000 children have been introduced to moving and learning new skills all while having fun and playing.
The Joy of Moving Home School Festival will begin this week. Keep a look out for what is happening in Lewisham and Southwark via the hashtag #JOMHomeFestival or to find more fun games to play visit joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk.
You can download a copy of the Joy of Moving book over here.
On International Day of Families, Millwall Community Trust is partnering with EFL Trust and Ferrero to launch the ‘Joy of Moving Home School Festival’, a full afternoon of home school activities and games to get children and their families moving and having fun.
The Joy of Moving programme consists of two elements; the Move & Learn programme and Joy of Moving Festivals. Over 310,000 children have been introduced to moving and learning new skills all while having fun and playing.
The Joy of Moving Home School Festival will begin this week. Keep a look out for what is happening in Lewisham and Southwark via the hashtag #JOMHomeFestival or to find more fun games to play visit joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk.
You can download a copy of the Joy of Moving book over here.
Year one will be transforming into penguins in the Penguin song! They are encouraged to at actions to the beat and sing along.
They will also hear how sound effects can be created to accompany the story 'Peace At Last' by Jill Murphy.
They will also hear how sound effects can be created to accompany the story 'Peace At Last' by Jill Murphy.
Week beginning 11th May
Hello again Year 1
We hope you had a lovely long weekend and managed to have some fun with the family. We would love to see more of your work and photos of what you've been up to at home so please get in touch via the emails below:
Kelly’s class: mailbox41357@lgflmail.org
Kenan’s class: mailbox41356@lgflmail.org
Well done to those of you who have earned Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates on Mathletics. We will have those ready for you when we get back to school.
Keep up the good work! BBC Bitesize You might have noticed that we are completing the BBC Bitesize a week after they've gone live. This is so that we can ensure the activities are appropriate for our classes.
Please continue to feedback about which activities you found useful and ask any questions you may have by emailing us.
We hope you had a lovely long weekend and managed to have some fun with the family. We would love to see more of your work and photos of what you've been up to at home so please get in touch via the emails below:
Kelly’s class: mailbox41357@lgflmail.org
Kenan’s class: mailbox41356@lgflmail.org
Well done to those of you who have earned Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates on Mathletics. We will have those ready for you when we get back to school.
Keep up the good work! BBC Bitesize You might have noticed that we are completing the BBC Bitesize a week after they've gone live. This is so that we can ensure the activities are appropriate for our classes.
Please continue to feedback about which activities you found useful and ask any questions you may have by emailing us.
You can find the timetable for this week over here.
Letters and sounds are providing daily phonics lessons throughout the summer term on their YouTube channel.
The session timings are available over here.
This week we are going to learn more about trees. Some trees are deciduous which means they lose and grow leaves depending on the weather or time of the year and evergreen means that the tree stays green and full of leaves all year round.
Take a look at the worksheet over here to find out more.
Activity:
Can you sort the leaves from different tress into two categories?
Don't have a printer? That's OK, just draw two columns on a piece of paper and draw the leaves under the correct headings.
Hint: the worksheet will help you identify which leaves are from evergreen trees.
Take a look at the worksheet over here to find out more.
Activity:
Can you sort the leaves from different tress into two categories?
Don't have a printer? That's OK, just draw two columns on a piece of paper and draw the leaves under the correct headings.
Hint: the worksheet will help you identify which leaves are from evergreen trees.
We have been busy learning about the four countries that make up the UK, their capital cities, flags and famous landmarks.
The UK is in the continent of Europe and this week we are going to take a trip to France.
Can you draw/write some of the differences and similarities between France and the UK?
What is the capital city of France?
How is this different to London?
You can find the activities over here.
The UK is in the continent of Europe and this week we are going to take a trip to France.
Can you draw/write some of the differences and similarities between France and the UK?
What is the capital city of France?
How is this different to London?
You can find the activities over here.
We are going to read the story of The Deer and The Crow.
How do the characters in this story treat one another?
Are they good friends?
Take a look at the story over and discuss what you think with your grown up.
Activity: can you write some words to describe each character? Look at the worksheet over here. If you don't have a printer you could draw the characters instead.
How do the characters in this story treat one another?
Are they good friends?
Take a look at the story over and discuss what you think with your grown up.
Activity: can you write some words to describe each character? Look at the worksheet over here. If you don't have a printer you could draw the characters instead.
Can you use materials from your home to make your own indoor summer garden? See the examples Art Summer Garden.
Joe Wicks is doing a live PE session every day from 9am which can be found on his YouTube channel.
Cosmic Kids Yoga is also a great way to get moving and shake the stress away.
Don’t forget to check out our keeping fit at home page over here.
This week why not have a go at some of the activities in a game of Snakes & Ladders.
Cosmic Kids Yoga is also a great way to get moving and shake the stress away.
Don’t forget to check out our keeping fit at home page over here.
This week why not have a go at some of the activities in a game of Snakes & Ladders.
It is important to remind our children about how to stay safe online, especially in the current situation. Please take a look at this worksheet and complete it with your children.
Year one will play the rhythm and pulse to the well known nursery rhyme 'Hickory Dickory Dock' and will listen to and are encouraged to move to a peculiar song about the Axolotl!
Week beginning 4th May
Hello again Year 1
We hope you are continuing to stay safe and have been enjoying some of the activities we have set you.
It's been great to see some of your work through photos and videos, please continue to send them to us via the emails below:
Kelly’s class: mailbox41357@lgflmail.org
Kenan’s class: mailbox41356@lgflmail.org
We hope you are continuing to stay safe and have been enjoying some of the activities we have set you.
It's been great to see some of your work through photos and videos, please continue to send them to us via the emails below:
Kelly’s class: mailbox41357@lgflmail.org
Kenan’s class: mailbox41356@lgflmail.org
You might have noticed that we are completing the BBC Bitesize a week after they've gone live. This is so that we can ensure the activities are appropriate for our classes.
Please continue to feedback about which activities you found useful and ask any questions you may have by emailing us.
Don't forget this Friday is a Bank Holiday so have a lovely three day weekend and we will see you all soon!
Please continue to feedback about which activities you found useful and ask any questions you may have by emailing us.
Don't forget this Friday is a Bank Holiday so have a lovely three day weekend and we will see you all soon!
You can find the timetable for this week over here
Letters and sounds are providing daily phonics lessons throughout the summer term on their YouTube channel.
See this schedule for the timings.
See this schedule for the timings.
Monday: Ordinal numbers
Tuesday: Counting with tens and ones
Wednesday: Comparing numbers of objects
Thursday: Ordering numbers
Tuesday: Counting with tens and ones
Wednesday: Comparing numbers of objects
Thursday: Ordering numbers
We are learning about plants and the changes they make over time. Please see the powerpoint over here to find out more about trees.
Now, can you get your creativity flowing and make your own tree? You could draw, paint, collage or even make a tree from recycling materials. Can you remember the names of the different parts of your tree? Have a go at labelling them.
Please see some examples over here.
Now, can you get your creativity flowing and make your own tree? You could draw, paint, collage or even make a tree from recycling materials. Can you remember the names of the different parts of your tree? Have a go at labelling them.
Please see some examples over here.
We have been learning about the 4 countries of the United Kingdom.
Please take a look at this presentation to find out more about the four countries and their capital cities.
Can you create a poster or mini fact book including pictures (drawn) and interesting facts about the UK?
Please take a look at this presentation to find out more about the four countries and their capital cities.
Can you create a poster or mini fact book including pictures (drawn) and interesting facts about the UK?
We have been learning about what makes a good friend. Please read The Wind and The Moon Story over here.
The Tiger and the Lion were the best of friends, but even friends argue at times. Can you think of different ways to resolve an argument with a friend or relative?.
See the wheel of choice activity over here for ideas on how to make your own.
The Tiger and the Lion were the best of friends, but even friends argue at times. Can you think of different ways to resolve an argument with a friend or relative?.
See the wheel of choice activity over here for ideas on how to make your own.
See science this week (Trees).
Don’t forget Joe Wicks is doing a live PE session every day from 9am.
Cosmic Kids Yoga is also a great way to get moving and shake the stress away.
Don’t forget to check out our keeping fit at home page over here.
This week why not have a go at some of the activities in a game of Pic N Mix.
Cosmic Kids Yoga is also a great way to get moving and shake the stress away.
Don’t forget to check out our keeping fit at home page over here.
This week why not have a go at some of the activities in a game of Pic N Mix.
I have written Year 1 a song to help them focus on their listening and help develop their understanding of how instruments and everyday objects can be used to create soundscapes!
Week beginning Monday 27th April
Hello Year 1
We hope you had a good first week back and are settling back into the routine of home school.
We welcome Kenan to Year 1 and wish Badgie all the best in his new role as full time dad. We are sure Kenan will make a great addition to our team!
It was lovely to speak to many of you this week and please do get in touch via the emails below if you have any questions about the work. It would also be great to see some of the amazing things your children have been doing at home.
Kelly’s class: mailbox41357@lgflmail.org
Kenan’s class: mailbox41356@lgflmail.org
In response to some of your feedback we have decided to try using BBC bitesize plans for English and Maths as they require less resources and NO printing! Please do let us know what you think once you’ve given these activities a go.
We hope you had a good first week back and are settling back into the routine of home school.
We welcome Kenan to Year 1 and wish Badgie all the best in his new role as full time dad. We are sure Kenan will make a great addition to our team!
It was lovely to speak to many of you this week and please do get in touch via the emails below if you have any questions about the work. It would also be great to see some of the amazing things your children have been doing at home.
Kelly’s class: mailbox41357@lgflmail.org
Kenan’s class: mailbox41356@lgflmail.org
In response to some of your feedback we have decided to try using BBC bitesize plans for English and Maths as they require less resources and NO printing! Please do let us know what you think once you’ve given these activities a go.
If you would like some more structure to your day there is a suggested timetable over here.
Daily phonics lessons are starting online this week! These are provided by the Department for Education via a YouTube channel over here.
All lessons are introduced by celebrities, including children’s TV presenters, which adds an exciting addition to the lessons.
There are three sets of daily lessons to choose from and we suggest your child starts with one set of lessons most suitable to their year group and reading ability.
After watching each lesson, we encourage you to read aloud to your child.
You can read more information over here.
Letters and sounds are providing daily phonics lessons throughout the summer term on their youtube channel.
You can follow the schedule over here.
All lessons are introduced by celebrities, including children’s TV presenters, which adds an exciting addition to the lessons.
There are three sets of daily lessons to choose from and we suggest your child starts with one set of lessons most suitable to their year group and reading ability.
After watching each lesson, we encourage you to read aloud to your child.
You can read more information over here.
Letters and sounds are providing daily phonics lessons throughout the summer term on their youtube channel.
You can follow the schedule over here.
Monday: Favourite books
Tuesday: When to use question marks
Wednesday: Using descriptive words
Thursday: Creating lists in sentences
Friday: Reading lesson; Daisy and the Trouble with Life by Kes Gray
Tuesday: When to use question marks
Wednesday: Using descriptive words
Thursday: Creating lists in sentences
Friday: Reading lesson; Daisy and the Trouble with Life by Kes Gray
Monday: Counting on and back in 1s
Tuesday: Counting on and back in 2s
Wednesday: Counting on and back in 5s
Thursday: Representing numbers to 50
Friday: Week 1 challenges
Tuesday: Counting on and back in 2s
Wednesday: Counting on and back in 5s
Thursday: Representing numbers to 50
Friday: Week 1 challenges
We are learning about plants and the changes they make over time.
Please see the video links below.
Video 1
Video 2
Last week we labelled parts of a plant. Now, can you sequence the growth of a plant?
Draw six boxes and in each box, draw (step by step) how a plant is planted and how it grows
Plant Sequencing Activity
Please see the video links below.
Video 1
Video 2
Last week we labelled parts of a plant. Now, can you sequence the growth of a plant?
Draw six boxes and in each box, draw (step by step) how a plant is planted and how it grows
Plant Sequencing Activity
We are learning about the four countries of the United Kingdom.
The UK work sheet.
Look at the map of the UK which includes a key. Can you create a map of your home/bedroom or local area and include your own key with symbols?
There’s also a lesson dedicated to the UK on BBC bitesize which can be found over here.
The UK work sheet.
Look at the map of the UK which includes a key. Can you create a map of your home/bedroom or local area and include your own key with symbols?
There’s also a lesson dedicated to the UK on BBC bitesize which can be found over here.
We have been learning about what makes a good friend. Can you create a poster showing ways you can be a good friend?
Read the examples provided.
How could you help in these situations?
RE Friendship 1
RE Friendship 2
RE Friendship Picture
Read the examples provided.
How could you help in these situations?
RE Friendship 1
RE Friendship 2
RE Friendship Picture
Can you get creative with items found around the house?
Look at these examples which have been made from old toilet rolls and yoghurt pots.
We would love to see some of your creations so email them over when you’ve finished.
Art examples.
Look at these examples which have been made from old toilet rolls and yoghurt pots.
We would love to see some of your creations so email them over when you’ve finished.
Art examples.
Don’t forget Joe Wicks is doing a live PE session every day from 9am which can be found on his youtube channel.
Cosmic Kids Yoga is also a great way to get moving and shake the stress away.
Don’t forget to check out our keeping fit at home page over here.
We will update it with tips and activities designed to keep you healthy and active. Check out the Spread a Little Happiness page for some great ideas on mindfulness and relaxation activities.
For fun with the whole family why not play Sportopoly over here?
Cosmic Kids Yoga is also a great way to get moving and shake the stress away.
Don’t forget to check out our keeping fit at home page over here.
We will update it with tips and activities designed to keep you healthy and active. Check out the Spread a Little Happiness page for some great ideas on mindfulness and relaxation activities.
For fun with the whole family why not play Sportopoly over here?
This week we will move around to the fast, slow, high and low sounds we can hear in a new song that I wrote especially for you! We will also sing B.I.N.G.O with our instruments.
Year 1 class teacher Kelly has recorded a story for you to enjoy. You can watch the video below.
Week beginning Monday 20th April
We have a daily maths activity for you to work through.
Maths Monday 20th April
Maths Tuesday 21st April
Maths Wednesday 22nd April
Maths Thursday 24th April
Maths Friday 25th April
Maths Monday 20th April
Maths Tuesday 21st April
Maths Wednesday 22nd April
Maths Thursday 24th April
Maths Friday 25th April
We have a daily English activity for you to work through.
English Monday 20th April
English Tuesday 21st April
English Wednesday 22nd April
English Thursday 23rd April
English Friday 24th April
English Monday 20th April
English Tuesday 21st April
English Wednesday 22nd April
English Thursday 23rd April
English Friday 24th April
In science we are learning about plants and labelling the parts of a plant.
Parts of a Plant Presentation
Labelling Parts of a Plant
Parts of a Plant Presentation
Labelling Parts of a Plant
In Geography, we are learning about the UK.
The UK Worksheet
The UK Worksheet
For D&T we would like the children to make a rainbow fish by weaving.
Weaving Rainbow Fish D&T
Weaving Rainbow Fish D&T
This week we are looking at the oo sound.
Phonics oo Family
oo sound (ew)
oo sound (ue)
The oo family
Phonics oo Family
oo sound (ew)
oo sound (ue)
The oo family
Our music teacher Noura has recorded a special message for the Year 1 children.
We have a special video welcome from Kenan, our new teacher in Year 1. We are very pleased that Kenan has joined our team. He will be teaching Badgie's Year 1 class.
Welcome Kenan!
Welcome Kenan!
Week beginning Monday 6th April
As well as being Spring, when we see the signs of new life after the darkness of winter, this time of the year sees important religious festivals. Christians celebrate Easter and Jews celebrate Passover
You can find some activities for you to try over this special period over here.
You can find some activities for you to try over this special period over here.
We have a selection of fun Easter activities that can be carried out around the home. These cover science learning, art and baking!
Bake a Cake
Create a Menu
Design an Easter Egg Hunt
Science Investigation
Write a Letter
Bake a Cake
Create a Menu
Design an Easter Egg Hunt
Science Investigation
Write a Letter
thinkuknow is a great resource for online learning. We have a worksheet to share for Key Stage 1 children over here.
Hello Year 1!
Class teachers Badgie and Kelly have put together a selection of learning activities for you to follow for this week.
These include maths, English, science, art and RE. Please work through the links below.
English
Watch the Tempest – the William Shakespeare play we were working on.
Paint your favourite character
Click on Find my School’s Login Page
Type Michael Faraday
Click on go to school portal
Username: Year1
Password: Year1
Reading
Watch and listen to stories being read
Username: Student21455
password: faraday
Answer questions about the stories
Phonics
Espresso
Purple Mash
Stories in English and other languages
Maths
Tallest or shortest
Adding and subtracting
Art
Design your own Easter egg on Purple Mash
Design your own t-shirt on Purple Mash
Science
ExpeRimental
Explore our science topic – Materials
Which material activity
Sort the recycling
Defining properties super challenge
Match the objects to the materials game
RE
Easter
Class teachers Badgie and Kelly have put together a selection of learning activities for you to follow for this week.
These include maths, English, science, art and RE. Please work through the links below.
English
Watch the Tempest – the William Shakespeare play we were working on.
Paint your favourite character
Click on Find my School’s Login Page
Type Michael Faraday
Click on go to school portal
Username: Year1
Password: Year1
Reading
Watch and listen to stories being read
Username: Student21455
password: faraday
Answer questions about the stories
Phonics
Espresso
Purple Mash
Stories in English and other languages
Maths
Tallest or shortest
Adding and subtracting
Art
Design your own Easter egg on Purple Mash
Design your own t-shirt on Purple Mash
Science
ExpeRimental
Explore our science topic – Materials
Which material activity
Sort the recycling
Defining properties super challenge
Match the objects to the materials game
RE
Easter
Purple Mash is a great website for online learning. We are happy to share the latest Purple Mash newsletter for parents and carers over here.
Week beginning Monday 30th March
We have a daily maths activity for you to work through.
Maths Monday 30th March
Maths Tuesday 31st March
Maths Wednesday 1st April
Maths Thursday 2nd April
Maths Friday 3rd April
Maths Monday 30th March
Maths Tuesday 31st March
Maths Wednesday 1st April
Maths Thursday 2nd April
Maths Friday 3rd April
We have a daily English activity for you to work through.
English Monday 30th March
English Tuesday 31st March
English Wednesday 1st April
English Thursday 2nd April
English Friday 3rd April
English Monday 30th March
English Tuesday 31st March
English Wednesday 1st April
English Thursday 2nd April
English Friday 3rd April
We have a selection of phonics exercises for the children to work through.
Phase 5 Phoincs Sound Mat
Phonics oa Family
Phase 5 Phoincs Sound Mat
Phonics oa Family
Explore the UK
Using Google Maps, Google Earth or a world map, children could choose a destination in the UK and pretend to visit it.
Can they then design and write a postcard to a loved one from their chosen destination? Describe where they have been and what they could see.
Explore the UK Geography Exercise
Using Google Maps, Google Earth or a world map, children could choose a destination in the UK and pretend to visit it.
Can they then design and write a postcard to a loved one from their chosen destination? Describe where they have been and what they could see.
Explore the UK Geography Exercise
We are going to use this extra time spent at home to look at some items we can find indoors. Use the worksheet below to carry out some science research in your home!
You can use the Everyday Materials Word Mat to help you.
Science - Investigating Materials from around the Home
You can use the Everyday Materials Word Mat to help you.
Science - Investigating Materials from around the Home
We have a selection of online learning links for you to work through during the week.
Espresso
The oa sound ‘o’
Username: Student21455
password: faraday
Espresso
The oa sound ‘oe
Espresso
The oa sound ‘o-e’
Espresso
The oa sound ‘ow’
Phonics Play
username March20
Password: Home
Espresso
The oa sound ‘o’
Username: Student21455
password: faraday
Espresso
The oa sound ‘oe
Espresso
The oa sound ‘o-e’
Espresso
The oa sound ‘ow’
Phonics Play
username March20
Password: Home

If you feel inspired to create some artwork at home then why not design some posters showing that you support our wonderful NHS staff?
Many children throughout the country are creating rainbow posters and placing them in their windows. The idea is help key workers be happy on their way to work each morning.
Think about adding a rainbow to your design. This is a symbol that many children are using to show that they support the brave NHS staff who work in our hospitals.
We would love to share any of your posters on the Michael Faraday School website! You can scan in your poster, or take a photo of it with a phone, and then upload using the box below.
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Week beginning Monday 23rd March
It is important that we all try and keep to a routine whilst we are away from school. Kelly and Badgie have put together a suggested daily timetable for the Year 1 children.
You can view the activities over here.
You can view the activities over here.
Our first maths home learning will look at weight and mass. We have some short videos for you to watch over here.
Our work will look at comparing weights, as well as capacity and volume.
The first activity over here looks at which items are the heaviest, and which are the lightest.
We are now going to measure mass over here.
Our next task involves comparing mass over here. Think about using the words heavier and lighter.
Now we will look at capacity and volume. Our task involves thinking about which containers are empty, and which are full. You can find the worksheet over here.
Our final activity for this topic will help us to measure capacity. You can find the worksheet over here.
Our work will look at comparing weights, as well as capacity and volume.
The first activity over here looks at which items are the heaviest, and which are the lightest.
We are now going to measure mass over here.
Our next task involves comparing mass over here. Think about using the words heavier and lighter.
Now we will look at capacity and volume. Our task involves thinking about which containers are empty, and which are full. You can find the worksheet over here.
Our final activity for this topic will help us to measure capacity. You can find the worksheet over here.
Our music teacher Noura has recorded a special music video for Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children.
Our lessons this term have included the song There's a Little Wheel a Turning. Noura has kindly recorded a video that we can all watch and join in with at home.
It includes different actions for the children to take part in. We should all be note perfect when we return to school.
Thank you Noura!
Our lessons this term have included the song There's a Little Wheel a Turning. Noura has kindly recorded a video that we can all watch and join in with at home.
It includes different actions for the children to take part in. We should all be note perfect when we return to school.
Thank you Noura!