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Maple Tree Class Blog
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
Weekly Update 16.9.22
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
Maple Tree Class continues to settle well into the Year 6 routines. The children have been focused this week on completing a range of assessments and showed a really mature attitude. In PE, I have been impressed with the children's developing skills in preparation for playing tag rugby (photos next week). It was lovely to award both whole class and individual merits for great teamwork which links back to our PSHE work last week which focused on collaboration. Well done Maple Tree Class!
We are looking forward to our trip to Eden Camp next Wednesday. Please see information below.
Y5/6 Eden Camp Trips - IMPORTANT
We would like to issue a few reminders in advance of our Y5 trip (Oak and Y5 Ash) on Tuesday and Y6 trip (Maple and Y6 Ash) on Wednesday to Eden Camp.
Children will need to meet on the KS2 playground at 8.15am. We will be departing from school no later than 8.30am to allow the necessary travel time. Children will need to wear their normal school uniform and must bring a waterproof jacket/coat.
Children will need to bring a packed lunch with them. We ask that packed lunches are fully disposable (no lunchboxes/Tupperware etc.) and in a carrier bag with your child’s name on. Please also include a disposable, plastic water bottle. Please note that packed lunches MUST NOT include nuts of any kind (including peanut butter and Nutella) as we have children in the group who have a potentially life-threatening allergy to this food.
Please do not send your child with a backpack – due to the nature of the visit it would be impractical for them to wear this all day.
We aim to return to school by 4pm. If there are delays, school will inform parents via text message. Please wait to collect your child on the KS2 playground – not by the top gates where the coach will stop. This is to ensure all children can disembark safely and return their school resources to the classrooms.
As we are returning later than the end of a normal school day, you will need to notify the office or your child’s class teacher if you wish for them to walk home alone, even if this is their normal arrangement.
We thank you for your support with this.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 9.9.22
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi everyone,
What a fantastic start to the year! The children have arrived at school with a positive and enthusiastic approach to the year ahead and have been busy revisiting maths and English knowledge and developing their collaborative skills. They have lots of exciting learning and activities to look forward to this year. The first activity is our trip to Eden Camp on Wednesday 21st September where the children will learn lots of information about World War Two that they will use in their writing and other topic-based work. Please can consent letters for this trip be returned by Monday 12th September.
Just a few reminders. Black shoes are to be worn on non PE days (Maple Tree Class PE days are Thursday and Friday). Homework is to be returned on Wednesday. I have explained to the children how I would like this work presented.
Should you need to get in touch with me the class email address is maple@ruffordparkprimary.org.uk.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Trotter
