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Weekly Update 2.10.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hi,
Ash Tree Class have been immersed in understanding how and why evacuation took place during World War Two. In English lessons, the children have been identifying the features of diary writing and have been planning their own entry in the role of an evacuee. Lots of feelings words have been discussed to explain the range of emotions the evacuees would have been feeling. In our history lesson, we discussed what the evacuees would have packed in their suitcase (if they had one!).
Lots of number line work and ordering and comparing numbers has taken place in maths. The children in my group have become increasingly confident in their understanding on how numbers can be ordered in both ascending and descending order.
The process of voting for School Council will take place next week. If children are interested they need to produce a poster to present to class and explain why they would like to take on this important role in school.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 25.9.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hi,
UKS2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway this week. The children enjoyed learning about aspects of World War Two such as rationing and military tactics. The children also had the fantastic opportunity to ride on a steam train and became evacuees for the day. A long time in the planning, this bespoke experience will be used in many aspects of the curriculum such as history and English.
Photos to follow....
Have a nice weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 18.9.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hi everyone,
Everyone was excited about the author visit this week. Tom Palmer talked about the books he has written and how he organises his ideas. Hopefully this will inspire the children when writing their 500 word story as part of the Story writing competition.
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 Wednesday 23rd September.
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.
Enjoy the weekend and the autumnal sunshine.
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 11.9.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hello,
A very busy first, full week of school!
In English, the children continued to revise aspects of grammar to support their forthcoming story writing.
In maths, the children have been working on place value.
We had a great discussion on chronology as part of our topic work on World War Two. The children are looking forward to their school trip in a couple of weeks.
The class discussed the qualities of being a good friend as part of the PSHE curriculum.
It was lovely to meet parents and grandparents on Wednesday after school when parents/carers had the opportunity to 'Meet the Teacher' and visit classrooms.
We will be sending out homework this week. This should be handed in by Wednesday of each week.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 4.9.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hello,
What an amazing start to the year!
The children in Ash Tree Class arrived in school ready to make the most of the year ahead and we have been busy!
We have introduced the class novel 'Goodnight Mr Tom' which is linked to our World War Two topic. We had a great discussion about World War Two and it was lovely to see the children's engagement as they shared some family stories and trips they have made to places such as Eden Camp. I will discuss the forthcoming school trip with the children next week.
The children revised some methods of arithmetic and will continue with this next week.
The children were also excited to learn that they will be taking part in the 500 words story competition 500 words story competition We will be revising aspects of grammar and punctuation to support this over the next couple of weeks.
All in all a super start!
Have a lovely weekend
Mrs Trotter