Maple Tree Class Blog
Maple Tree Class Blog
Weekly Update 15.11.24
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
UKS2 began the week with a communal act of remembrance. We visited Yeadon Town Hall to see the commemorative plaques of the fallen soldiers in World War Two. The children were allocated a name of one of the soldiers and then completed some research to find out more about them. Each child then painted a pebble with the soldiers name; these are now displayed in the foyer of school. Our history lesson this week was about the Battle of Britain which further consolidated how important the act of remembrance is.
In English, the children continued their research on the roles of women in World War Two. It was another opportunity to share roles that family members had in the war. I was able to share that my grandmother had worked in a munitions factory and my great aunt was in the WRENS. We are all really enjoying this topic!
Next week, the UKS2 Living Museum will take place on Wednesday afternoon. This is an opportunity to share the family stories and memorabilia that children have. We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers to visit this from 3:20-3:50 after school on that day.
It was great to see another member of Maple Tree Class completing one of the wartime recipes. Well done Felicity! The cake looks great!
Another busy week comes to an end.
Happy weekend!
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 8.11.24
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
A super start to the half-term!
The children began their next writing focus by exploring the features of non-chronological reports. This piece of writing will be linked to our World War Two topic and will involve researching the role of women in World War Two.
We had a great afternoon on Wednesday when all of UKS2 enjoyed tasting a variety of foods that would have been available during World War Two. This is part of our Design and Technology curriculum and the children will be using these foods to inspire them to create a recipe that could have been cooked whilst ingredients were rationed.
A number of children also completed the optional homework of creating a shelter in a shoebox! Well done to those children; they were incredibly creative and we hope to display these in our Living Museum that will take place on Wednesday 20th November. This will be another opportunity for all of UKS2 to work together.
Continuing with the WW2 topic, on Monday, we will be walking to the Town Hall to begin our enquiry question of ‘Why we remember’. Hopefully, the children have had the opportunity to buy a poppy to wear on this day to help reflect this act of remembrance.
Have a lovely weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 25.10.24
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
The long half-term has come to an end.
Lots of fantastic learning has taken place and the children can look forward to some more exciting events next half-term (please check bags for a letter).
To support the children in their maths topic for the next term, I have included a link to a Fractions Knowledge Organiser. A paper copy will also be sent home.
Year 6 Fractions Knowledge Organiser.pdf
In class this week, we have also discussed the use of messaging apps. I have included the link that was also sent at the start of the year to help in the necessary conversations needed with children if they are permitted access to an online device. We have discussed the importance of kind conversations both in the online world and physical world.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Just to let you know, we have now sent home the children’s Celebration Books for you to enjoy. The weekly blogs now provide an up to date account of the children's school experiences. We shall continue to regularly put pictures onto the weekly blog, so you can easily print them out and add them to the celebration books.
Have a fantastic half-term holiday!
Mrs Trotter