Oak Tree Class Blog - 2021 - 22
Oak Tree Class 2021-2022
Weekly Update 01/04/22
Mr Ranton (r.ranton) on: Oak Tree Class 2021-2022
We are now two-thirds of the way through our school year, doesn't time fly.
In English, we have published our balanced arguments regarding the question: Should primary school pupils wear school uniform?
The pupils have written some really interesting points for both sides of the arguments and even concluded slightly different to how I thought the argument would go.
In Maths, we have been looking at the connection between fractions, decimals and percentages. The pupils have shown great understanding around this unit.
To finish, the class managed to achieve the highest Class Reward Target I have set this year (1800 Dojos). To celebrate, we dusted off the climbing apparatus in the hall and had a play and climb around in the different sections in our groups.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable break (and for the weather to improve).
Weekly Update 25/03/22
Mr Ranton (r.ranton) on: Oak Tree Class 2021-2022
It's been assessment week in school and Oak Tree Class have done a super job working their way through the different papers. I have been really impressed with the commitment and drive to want to match or improve their results from the Autumn assessments.
In P.E. on Wednesday, the pupils put their hockey skills to the test in match-based situations. They used good dribbling and shooting skills, as well as showing good teamwork. In P.E. on Thursday, the pupils have added a greater range of movement to the the non-locomotive dance sequences they have worked on over the last couple of weeks.
It feels like Spring has sprung. The pupils have enjoyed the sunshine at breaks and lunchtimes.
Weekly Update 18/03/22
Mr Ranton (r.ranton) on: Oak Tree Class 2021-2022
Even though we have had a short week, it feels like we have managed to achieve a lot.
We have started new topics in both Maths and English, with the pupils showing good prior knowledge for both.
In P.E., we continued working on our hockey skills. We continued dribbling and shooting before putting our skills to the test in a game situation.
In Science, we conducted two investigations this week. The first was to test which solid materials were soluble before investigation which temperature sugar dissolved the quickest. We discussed variables and predictions before setting up and conducting our investigation.
To gain a class reward pupils have to earn Dojo points for the positive things they do in class/school. Each time the pupils hit their target, we discuss and take part in a whole-class reward. To mix things up for this reward, I suggested the pupils could do some baking. Last Friday, pupils worked in small groups to weigh ingredients and create the cake mixture. Once they had cooked and cooled, the pupils had an opportunity to decorate their cake. I was lucky to have a spare one and they were delicious!
