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Weekly Update - 18.9.26
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
We have had a fantastic week - kickstarted (literally) with our exciting author visit from award winner children's author, Tom Palmer on Tuesday! Highlights have already been shared on the school Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/RuffordParkPrimaryandNursery/posts/this-morning-ks2-had-an-exciting-visitor-award-winning-childrens-author-tom-palm/122261192162100566/
In our English lessons, we used Tom's "scrapbooking" idea for planning our own original story entries to the BBC 500 word competition. More information about this can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words
It has been great to see a couple of children further their research and planning by making notes/bringing in pictures from home to add to their plans! We have some very dedicated writers who are hoping to be winners I think!
We have our exciting WW2 trip next week. Please see the information below from the original trip letter that was also shared on last week's blog.
Trip costume guidance:
We encourage all children to come dressed as evacuees to make the visit as authentic as possible. Please be assured that there is no need for costumes to be expensive or bought especially for the occasion. School uniforms and clothes that the children already have can easily be worn for the day with slight adaptations. There are a few sample ideas/suggestions below.
Boys: Dark trousers or shorts (no jeans), white shirt with a collar. If available, a flat cap would be great and a cardigan/jumper/tank top or jacket with black or brown shoes (school shoes are ideal!).
Girls: Simple pinafore style dress or school skirt and a white blouse. Cardigans/tank tops or jackets can also be worn. Long socks or tights and brown or black shoes (school schools are again ideal!). If available, a beret would be great and hair in plaits or tied back with a ribbon or headband.
We will be making evacuee labels to wear on the trip in school in September, so you do not need to provide one for your child as part of their costume.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Bairstow
Weekly Update - 11.9.26
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
Wow! What a busy first full week back at school! As I'm sure you are aware, we had visitors from Ofsted in school this week! The children were fantastic and worked really hard all week.
We have enjoyed getting stuck into our WW2 topic this week and have done lots of topic and guided reading linked to this in preparation of our trip on the 23rd and exciting author visit next week!
Trip costume guidance:
We encourage all children to come dressed as evacuees to make the visit as authentic as possible. Please be assured that there is no need for costumes to be expensive or bought especially for the occasion. School uniforms and clothes that the children already have can easily be worn for the day with slight adaptations. There are a few sample ideas/suggestions below.
Boys: Dark trousers or shorts (no jeans), white shirt with a collar. If available, a flat cap would be great and a cardigan/jumper/tank top or jacket with black or brown shoes (school shoes are ideal!).
Girls: Simple pinafore style dress or school skirt and a white blouse. Cardigans/tank tops or jackets can also be worn. Long socks or tights and brown or black shoes (school schools are again ideal!). If available, a beret would be great and hair in plaits or tied back with a ribbon or headband.
We will be making evacuee labels to wear on the trip in school in September, so you do not need to provide one for your child as part of their costume.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Bairstow
Weekly Update - 4.9.26
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
We have had an excellent first week (well - three days!) in Maple Tree. The children have settled in brilliantly and we are looking forward to the year ahead.
We have some exciting visits coming up including a visit from author, Tom Palmer in two weeks time and our trip to the Worth Valley Railway in three weeks. If you would like to order a Tom Palmer book for signing, this can be done on ParentPay. Payments for our trip can also be made on ParentPay.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Bairstow :)
Weekly Update - 17.7.26
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello for the final time!
I can't believe we have completed another academic year. This is a very sad one for me as I have taught this year group (and half of my class!) two years running so it has been very difficult to say goodbye!
We have had a fabulous year and I will always remember this class as my first just Year 6 class!
The children have made so much progress and we are so very proud of them. They are receiving their SATs results in an envelope today so please make sure you receive this.
We have also sent a Google drive link directly to Y6 parents which will allow you to access the slideshow shown in the leavers' assembly on Tuesday.
A gallery of highlights from the last few weeks can also be found on the school website here which includes the full resolution images of the leavers' hoodie photoshoot.
Finally, we would like to say thank you so very much for all of our incredibly generous, kind and thoughtful gifts. It has been a pleasure to teach this class and I wish them all the best as they move to secondary school. I hope you all have a fabulous summer holiday!
Miss Bairstow :)
^^^ Miss Bairstow and Mrs Trotter enjoying the summer holidays
Weekly Update - 10.7.26
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
A hot end to the week this week!
We have been busy continuing to rehearse for our upcoming leavers' show and also with some of the end of year "festivities" starting!
This week, Year 6 enjoyed their disco and pizza party! Pictures to follow on the website.
We have also been finishing of a lot of art work and other curriculum work.
Children also took their end of year reports home yesterday. Please make sure you have received this and return the confirmation slip to school ASAP.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Bairstow :)