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Weekly Update 14.07.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
It has been a very exciting week for us all in Lime Tree Class.
On Monday we had our EYFS & KS1 Sports Day. Luckily the weather held out for us and we were all able to complete and enjoy our races! I was really impressed with everyone in Lime Tree for showing great sportsmanship and for being really supportive friends to their peers.
On Wednesday we had our transition morning where the children met their new class teacher for September. Everybody had a great morning and came back with big smiles! The 'Seaside in a Box' art exhibition also took place after school. The children were all really proud of their creations and wanted to share their work with everybody. Thank you to those of you who took the time to visit.
I cannot believe how quickly the weeks have whizzed by and now we only have 1 left! Where has that time gone?
A few little reminders - our KS1 end of year disco is taking place on Monday 17th (make sure to come PARTY ready). Can all library books or reading books that have been taken home this year be returned by Tuesday 18th.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 07.07.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
A slightly quieter week in school for us this week but we have still had lots of fun in Lime Tree.
Following our trip to Filey last week our focus in English has been to create an information poster all about Filey Beach. We started by identifying the features needed for an information poster. Then we gathered information and facts that we could include on our posters. The children also had to think of their own 'Top Tip' for people visiting Filey. The finished products all look amazing!
We got our creative juices flowing with some seaside prints. The children had to create a stencil of a sea creature and then sponge over this with lots of blue paint to give the effect of wavy sea.
In anticipation for Sports Day we have been practicing the different events that will be taking place. We hope to see lots of you there cheering us on!
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 30.06.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
A very exciting week in Lime Tree has come to an end.
On Monday morning we had a wonderful surprise... The butterflies had all emerged from their chrysalises! It was amazing to see the Painted Lady butterflies up close. We gave them sugar water to drink and fresh oranges to eat. Unfortunately once they hatch they can only stay in the butterfly house for 2-4 days so we set them free while the weather was nice on Monday afternoon. Some of them needed a little encouragement!
Butterflies 1 Butterflies 2 Butterflies 3
On Wednesday we had our trip to the seaside. We had an amazing day! Jack the lifeguard told us all about his job and how to stay safe at the beach. The children played in the sand and paddled in the sea. To finish the trip we had a lovely ice cream. The children were all so well behaved and they really did Rufford Park proud. Thank you again to the adults who came and supported us. Jumping over waves :)
On Thursday it is fair to say the children were little subdued! I think we were all a bit tired from our trip. We finished our week with some Filey recount writing including time words in English and looking at making healthy choices for our lunch boxes in Science (linking to the Eat Well plate).
Just a reminder that the Yeadon Carnival is taking place this Saturday at Yeadon Cricket Club. The parade will be starting from the Town Hall at 11am. We have some children from Rufford Park in the parade along with a FORP stall at the carnival. Myself and other member of staff will be showing their faces so I hope to see lots of you :)
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 23.06.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
A shorter week for us in Lime Tree with the training day today but we have still packed a lot in!
As part of our DT project, the children have designed and made a seaside themed bunting flag using brightly coloured felt and fabric glue. Mrs Bellwood very kindly threaded them together with ribbon to create a whole class bunting. Some of our bunting will be on display at Guiseley Theatre as part of the ALPT Art Exhibition from Saturday 24th June to Saturday 1st July. If you do make a visit we hope our bunting will make you think of a sunny day by the sea.
In Science, we have starting to think about where our food comes from and how it gets from farm to fork. The children were able to identify that plants are grown for food and might be grown on farms, allotments, in gardens or on windowsills. Animals are reared - all animals need food and water to stay alive and a clean place to sleep. Farmers rear animals to supply food. Some food is caught - animals like fish are caught for food. Fishing usually takes place in the sea, rivers or lakes but fish can also be farmed.
In English we have been writing riddles. Our focus text 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley' includes lots of riddles about the animals that Stanley meets along the way. The children had to choose their own sea creature to write a riddle about. They then shared their riddle with a partner who had to guess what their sea creature was.
We are all very excited for the seaside trip to Filey next Wednesday 28th. Please make sure you have read the reminders letter that was sent home at the start of this week.
Have a lovely (long) weekend!
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 16.06.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
A very hot a busy week for us in Lime Tree.
In English we have continued with our 'Somebody Swallowed Staley' writing by retelling the story from Stanleys perspective. To help us get in to character we did some role play outside.
In Maths Year 1 have been solving subtraction problems (within 20) using different methods. Year 2 have being subtracting using exchanging with the help of base 10 (when crossing the tens).
In Science we have been thinking about what animals including humans need to survive (air, water, food and shelter). During our lesson we imagined we were stranded on a desert island and the children had to decide on one luxury item that would make them happy while on the island. We had a lot of yacht requests!! All week we have also been looking at our caterpillars and documenting their growth in our diaries. I think the heat has accelerated the growth of our caterpillars because only 1 week after they were delivered they are now in their chrysalises. Wriggly Caterpillars
As part of our music lessons all classes in school are taking part in the 'RPPS Big Sing'. Each class has been given a song to learn over the half term that they will perform at the end. Here is a video of Lime Tree signing our song - Start the day in a brilliant way
Just a polite reminder to ask that children are coming to school with sun cream already applied and with hats to wear. The weather is forecast to remain hot next week.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Cotterill