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Weekly Update 06.6.25
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
The first week back has gone by in a flash.
In Maths we have been partitioning numbers up to 100. We have also been comparing numbers using the greater than, less than and equal to symbols (>,<, =). As a treat for their hard work we watched an episode of Numberblocks which explains the symbols: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0blsqtz/numberblocks-series-3-blockzilla
In PSHE we have talked about the importance of resilience and not giving up even when we find things tricky. The children all had some lovely examples of when they have had to be resilient and some were even to explain how it has positively impacted them e.g. "I can now swim underwater for the whole length of the pool". Here is a song we listened to by Bruno Mars about not giving up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWp6kkz-pnQ
All the butterflies have now been released! Some had to be released in the school holidays but the ones I had left were brought back to school so the children could see them go. It was very exciting :)
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 23.05.25
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
Another half term has come to an end in a flash...
In English we have finished our final piece based on 'The Pirates Next Door'. The children have created a new member of the Jolly Roger family and written a description about them.
The children have been so excited about taking the boxes home that we decided we couldn't wait until after the holidays to test them so we tested them today by sending them down a washing line and with seagulls (beanbags) flying at them. The children then evaluated their lunch boxes and highlighted any improvements they could make.
The caterpillars have all now formed their chrysalises and are starting the metamorphosis process. Just in case they emerge quickly I am taking them home with me for the holidays!
Have a lovely week and I look forward to seeing you all in Summer 2 :)
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 16.05.25
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
It has been a lovely busy week in Pear Tree.
In English we have continued with our focus text 'The Pirates Next Door'. It is a fabulous story and the children have really enjoyed reading and exploring ideas with their writing. This week we have written letters as angry neighbours to the council insisting that the Jolly Rogers must leave because of the chaos they are causing in Dull-on-Sea.
In Science we have looked at the life cycle of a frog, we talked about how the tadpoles go through the process of metamorphosis as then grow legs and turn in to frogs. All week we have also been looking at our caterpillars and documenting their growth in our diaries. I think the heat has accelerated the growth of our caterpillars because after only 1 week they have grown enormously!
In DT after designing our lunch box for Pirate Paddy we got busy making them! Everyone managed to create an amazing lunch box that met the design criteria. We just have a little finishing off to do - to make them waterproof and a design that is appealing to pirates. We will be testing them after the half term-break.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 09.05.25
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
Another short week has flown by in Pear Tree.
In English we have been looking at what a letter is and started to plan to write a letter of complaint to the council in Dull-on-Sea about the new pirate family that have moved next door.
In Maths we have had a recap week. We have looked at addition and subtraction missing number problems and the different resources we can use to support us.
In Science this week our lesson was about the lifecycle of a butterfly with a focus on the process of metamorphosis. Linking to this, we had a very special delivery on Thursday... Our very own baby caterpillars arrived and we will be watching them grow and change over the next few weeks!!! I have attached a video of their first movements: Wiggly Caterpillar
On Thursday as a school we commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The children all looked fantastic and enjoyed their special activities and lunch :)
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 02.05.25
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
It has been a lovely week in Pear Tree with even some sunshine to enjoy :)
In Maths we have finished our work on position and direction by looking at quarter and three quarter turns.
In English we continued with our new focus text 'The Pirates Next Door'. The children have planned and written recounts using the days of the week about what Matilda got up to with her new neighbour Jim Lad.
In Science we are looking at life cycles this half term and we have been focussing on the human life cycle this week.
In DT we have been evaluating lunchboxes and thinking about the properties that make them work well. Next week we will start designing our lunchboxes for Pirate Paddy. Thank you to those who have already brought in some resources!
Next week as a school we will be commemorating the 80th anniversary for VE Day on Thursday 8th. The children will have the opportunity to learn more about VE Day through an assembly, dress in VE Day attire (message for parents to follow) & participate in a street party style lunch.
Have a lovely (long) weekend!
Miss Cotterill
