Maple Tree Class Blog
Maple Tree Class Blog
Weekly Update 1.3.24
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
Maple Tree Class enjoyed their time with the explorer James Ketchell this week. The message of resilience throughout the different challenges that life involves was well received by the children. They also enjoyed tasting dehydrated chocolate chip pudding, sitting inside James' tent and one lucky member of Maple Tree Class tried on real explorer's clothes (even though they were a little big for them!) - photos to follow next week.
It was great to see parents/grandparents/carers at the Peat Rigg Residential meeting this week. Thank you for the prompt return of the parental consent forms. Please could the few remaining forms be returned on Monday. If you have any further questions about the trip please do not hesitate to contact myself or Miss Bairstow on our class email addresses.
Enjoy the weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 23.2.24
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
A shorter but busy week to start the half-term.
In English, the children have been identifying the features of newspaper reports as they will become journalists next week. Watch this space........
In maths, my group are beginning the maths topic of area, perimeter and volume. Miss Bairstow's group have been working on fractions and decimals.
Just a reminder that next Tuesday 27th February at 3:30 there is a parents/carers meeting about the residential trip to Peat Rigg. Please do not worry if you are unable to attend as the children will be bringing home all the relevant documentation today. Please can the parental consent letters be returned by Friday 1st March.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 9.3.24
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
A short but very productive half-term.
Year 6 have had an assessment focused week this week. The children have been brilliantly engaged and have made super progress since September. After the holidays, I will be sending home an 'Essential Maths Facts for Year 6' booklet. This can be kept at home and will contain all the maths facts that children need to know before the Standardised Assessment Tests in May.
In geography, the children enjoyed learning about the water cycle whilst watching the large amount of precipitation (snow) falling on Thursday. A perfect time to explain the water cycle and how we are all drinking the same water that the dinosaurs would have been drinking!
Mr Dring led an assembly on Internet Safety Day (Tuesday 7th February). In class, we focused on the different methods of internet communications and showed a short video to further explain the importance of keeping our personal information private and who the children need to speak to if they have any worries about any communications they may have. Below is a link for parents to help in having those important conversations about the internet.
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
Despite the snowy conditions, UKS2 had their intra-tournament with a rugby focus. Fingers crossed that the weather has improved before the Easter holidays so our next tournament can be outside.
I hope you have a lovely break.
See you on Tuesday 20th February (Teacher Training Day 19th February)
Mrs Trotter