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Blog 4/06/26
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hi Everyone,
This week in English, we have been finishing our stories by writing exciting endings and using a range of writing features. The children have worked hard to improve their writing and make their endings engaging for the reader. Tomorrow, we will publish our final pieces using pens, and the finished work will be displayed for everyone to enjoy.
In Maths, we have started our new topic on time. The children have been learning to tell and compare the time using both analogue and digital clocks.
In Reading, we completed a comprehension activity about rainforests. The children enjoyed learning about rainforest habitats and answering questions about the text.
In Art, we had great fun creating Anubis sculptures using clay. The children showed creativity and enthusiasm while carefully shaping and designing their sculptures. See photos below.
Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you next week!
Mr Dring and Miss Maher
Blog 22/05/26
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hi everyone,
We have had a lovely final week before half-term!
In English, the children worked hard on using speech marks correctly and editing and improving their ending paragraphs. There were some fantastic ideas and creative pieces of writing shared across the class.
In Maths, Year 4 focused on perimeter, while Year 3 worked on money problems and calculations.
During Guided Reading, the children completed comprehension activities and answered questions using evidence from the text.
In Science, we discussed germination, seedlings and seed coats, building on our learning about plants and growth.
In Art, the children continued working on their art exhibition pieces, which will be displayed at the Aireborough Partnership event at St Oswald’s Church in Guiseley.
Have a wonderful half-term holiday!
Mr Dring and Miss Maher
P.S. Please continue to send in empty cereal boxes for our art project after the holidays. Thank you!
Blog 15/05/26
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hi all,
This week in English, we have started our new unit on desert story writing. The children will be writing the ending to their stories, with a focus on quality over quantity. We are encouraging the use of features such as adverbials and speech to make writing more engaging and detailed.
In Maths, Year 4 are finishing their decimals topic, while Year 3 are completing their work on length. We will be starting exciting new topics next week.
In Guided Reading, we have continued to develop comprehension skills through a range of texts and discussions.
In Art, we have been concentrating on preparations for the whole-school Art Exhibition. The children have been working incredibly hard and are excited to showcase their work. Today we cut our flower templates. Do ask the children about their chosen flower for the stain-glass effect.
A quick reminder please — if possible, could children bring in any empty cereal boxes for an upcoming art project. Thank you for your support.
Finally, we had a fantastic treat this week from a visiting musical band. They absolutely rocked the school and we even had a little boogie together in the hall!
Have a lovely weekend,
Miss Maher and Mr Dring.
Blog 08/05/26
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hi Everyone,
We have had a lovely week in Cedar Tree with lots to celebrate, especially in Art and Science.
In Art, the children have been sketching Egyptian death masks using pen, and you can see some of their fantastic work in the pictures shared. In Science, we investigated whether planting more seeds in a cup affects growth compared to planting fewer seeds. Over the coming weeks, we will measure the stems and record the results carefully.
In English, the children published their Howard Carter biographies, which they worked very hard on. Next week, we will be starting an exciting new topic.
In Maths, Year 4 have been working on decimals, while Year 3 have been learning about length.
We are also still thoroughly enjoying reading The Cat Mummy together as a class.
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you all next week.
Mr Dring and Miss Maher
P.S. We will soon be creating Egyptian death masks using plastic masks, cereal boxes, and papier-mâché. Please could you send in any empty cereal boxes for our Art topic. Thank you for your support!
Blog 30/04/26
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Dear everyone,
We hope you’ve all been enjoying the amazing weather – playtimes and lunchtimes have been especially lovely in the sunshine!
English
This week, we drafted a biography of Howard Carter, focusing on key features such as clear headings and subheadings to organise our writing.
Maths
Year 4 have been working on decimals, while Year 3 have been learning about mass and have begun exploring litres and millilitres.
Reading
We completed a Viking-themed comprehension activity, developing our understanding of the text and answering a range of questions.
Science
In our plants topic, we dissected woodland flowers as part of our experiment to learn more about their structure.
Art
We used charcoal to create self-portraits, carefully observing our features using mirrors. We even used hairspray to fix our drawings in place!
Have a brilliant weekend,
Mr Dring and Miss Maher
