Maple Tree Class Blog
Maple Tree Class Blog
Weekly Update 24.11.23
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
Some super writing in Maple Tree Class this week. The children have completed editing and improving their biographies on Thomas Barnardo and will be publishing next week. As always, they are eager to use the vocabulary we discuss in class and adventurous vocabulary of their own.
Both maths groups are working on fractions. My group has completed adding and subtracting and are now moving onto multiplying and dividing.
In history, we have started to discuss Victorian life in Yeadon. We focused on William Murgatroyd and will continue to learn about his impact in the local area.
Thank you for the bottles, jars and chocolates for the Christmas Fayre on Saturday. I know the children are looking forward to visiting it.
Have a fabulous weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 16.11.23
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
A shorter week at school but busy as ever.
The children have been busy researching about the life of the very famous Victorian Thomas Barnardo and have started to write a biography about him. This is supporting both the literacy and history curriculum.
In maths, my group has been focusing on converting fractions in order to add and subtract mixed numbers. The children are working hard to do this by choosing the most efficient method for the particular fractions involved. We will continue this work at the beginning of next week before moving onto multiplying and dividing fractions.
The children have enjoyed both odd socks day this week in support of anti-bullying week and a non-uniform day in support of Children in Need.
Preparations for UKS2 Christmas performance has begun....
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 10.11.23
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
Maple Tree Class have had a great start to the half-term. The children have been busy reading some biographies as they will shortly be writing a biography of their own about a very important Victorian person. In maths, my group continue to work on their fractions knowledge by adding and subtracting fractions and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers into improper fractions. A secure times tables knowledge is vital for this; continued practise of all the times tables and their associated division facts should continue throughout Year 6. Miss Bairstow's maths group have been working on identifying square and cube numbers.
As part of our MindMate PSHE curriculum we discussed how to recognise an unhealthy relationship, how this may affect individuals and who to talk to if needed. As always, the children were able to demonstrate a good understanding of the issues and how to deal with them.
A great start to the half-term!
Mrs Trotter