Maple Tree Class Blog
Maple Tree Class Blog
Weekly Update 7.10.22
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi everyone,
This week, I have been particularly impressed with the children's progress in writing their evacuation diaries. They are becoming more skilled at using a range of vocabulary from our class novel (Goodnight Mr Tom) and their developing knowledge of World War Two. I am looking forward to sharing the completed work with parents/carers during parents' evening on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please book an appointment if you have not already done so.
It has also been lovely to receive photos from home from children who have been completing the World War Two recipe homework. Linked to our Design and Technology work, the children have been making a a variety of recipes using the rationed ingredients available during World War Two. I have heard that the recipes are delicious and fun to make. This homework will be taking place throughout the autumn term (until Christmas).
Have lovely weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 30.9.22
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
Maple Tree Class have been focusing on planning a piece of writing in the role of an evacuee this week. The children have been developing their vocabulary by reading a range of evacuee accounts and borrowing some great words and phrases. They will be working hard to show and not tell the reader the range of emotions the evacuee would have been feeling. I am looking forward to sharing some of this work in future blogs.
1970s disco is our music focus. It has been great fun to share this music (which I can remember from the 1970s!) and begin to learn some disco choreography!
Parents' evening will be on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th October. Appointments can be booked online from Monday. It will be great to speak to parents and update you on how your child has settled into Year 6 so far.
Enjoy the weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 23.9.22
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
The highlight of this week has been the visit to Eden Camp. The children enjoyed learning about World War Two by walking through the different huts where they experienced many different aspects such as The Blitz, the inside of a U-Boat and the home front. They also completed a quiz to find out lots of important facts that they will be using in class. At the end of the day, it was also nice to visit the adventure playground!
In addition this week, we did discuss the Queen's State Funeral and the different members of the royal family. In particular, the children recalled the previous year's topic of the Victorians and the relationship between Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.
Next week, Year 6 will have a visit from a member of staff from Benton Park to let them know about the forthcoming open day on Saturday 8th October. The closing date for all secondary school applications is 31st October 2022.
Enjoy the weekend.
Mrs Trotter
