Welcome to Maple Class 24/25

Our teacher is Mrs Durman, and we our wonderful teaching assistants, Mrs Parker and Mrs Joy on hand to help.

Both Swimming and PE for Term 5 is Tuesday. 

Project homework - Creepy Crawlies & Angle Saxons themed - is due in on 

Friday 17th May.

Term 5: Summer 1

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back! I hope that you have all had a restful and enjoyable Easter break, and not too sick from all the chocolate. I wanted to provide you with an overview of the exciting topics we will be exploring in class, alongside some recommendations to help support your child’s learning at home.

In Maths this term, our focus will be on fractions. We will be working on understanding the concept of fractions, recognising and creating them, and applying them to real-life situations. We will be leaning about equal versus unequal parts, tenths and hundredths, adding and subtracting fractions, and the relationship with decimals. In English, we will be writing diary entries. This will provide an excellent opportunity for the children to express their thoughts and feelings creatively through the eyes of an Anglo-Saxon person. 

Our History lessons will take us back to the time of the Anglo Saxons. We will explore various aspects such as their hierarchy, food, lifestyle, and the significance of key figures, including Egbert, Alfred the Great, and Canute. We will also touch upon battle tactics and the formation of Saxon settlements. To support your child’s interest in history, engaging with documentaries or historical fiction relating to this period can be very beneficial.

In Science, we will be studying living things and their habitats, focusing on both vertebrates and invertebrates. The children will learn how to classify and identify different species, as well as observe their characteristics in various environments. A wonderful way to reinforce this learning is by exploring local parks or gardens together, looking for different types of plants and animals, and discussing their roles in the ecosystem.

I encourage you to talk with your children about what they are learning and to foster a sense of curiosity about these topics. Reading together at home, discussing historical stories, or even carrying out fun science experiments can make a significant impact on their learning experience.

Thank you for your continued support in your child's education. Should you have any questions or concerns about the new term, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards,

The Maple Class Team

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In the event of self-isolation or further lockdown

In the event of your child needing to self-isolate please use the links above that your child can do in any of the subjects. In the event of our class bubble isolating or a school closure lockdown, we will be using Teams online. Your child will need their username and password to access Teams.