Ash Tree Class Blog
Weekly Update 13.2.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hello,
Ash Tree Class completed a few assessments in reading and maths this week. The children focused well and it was pleasing to see the progress being made when children are completing tasks independently.
The non-chronological reports on various twin towns with Leeds were also published this week. The reports have enabled children to gain geographical knowledge on both a local and wider geographical basis. Please ask your children to tell you something about their chosen twin town.
It was also lovely to see the engagement in the homework task on landmarks across the world. These are currently displayed in the classroom and the children who completed slide shows also had the opportunity to share these with the class. A bumper 5 house points were awarded to the children who completed this task - well done!
We have swapped the torrential rain for snow today with the hope of sun tomorrow. Make the most of it!
Happy Half Term Holidays!
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 6.2.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hello,
Maths has been full of fractions this week. My maths group made such accelerated progress that we managed to complete two lessons in one session!
In English, we completed our non-chronological report writing and will publish these next week.
UKS2 concluded the week with a morning of art whilst 20 children from from UKS2 attend the Young Voices Choir concert in Manchester.
Hopefully the rain will come to an end soon.
Enjoy the weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 30.1.25
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hi,
A focus on arithmetic skills in my maths group this week. Short division has been mastered. A secure times table knowledge is essential for this an so many aspects of maths. Children need to continue to practice the times tables to ensure a quick recall. We return to fractions work next week where these quick recall skills are required.
In English, the children have been using bullet points and brackets for additional information in their non-chronological report writing which will be ready to publish next week.
Our Geography lesson was on identifying features of Yorkshire and the Humber. The children enjoyed using atlases to find some of these features.
We also spent time creating a piece of art work on the theme of the Bridging Generations. This work will be displayed in school, to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January) – we also enjoyed seeing this event mentioned on the BBC’s Newsround programme. We were really touched by the sensitive and mature approach the children had towards this subject.
The half-term is whizzing by...
Enjoy the weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 23.1.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hi,
A very productive week in Ash Tree Class.
The children identified features of a non-chronological report and started writing their reports on Leeds. My maths group has been working hard on short division and made great progress.
On Friday morning, we welcomed our local MP, Katie White into school. She met with the school council who had lots of questions to ask her.
Finally, on Friday afternoon we welcomed MindMate back into the classroom to deliver a PSHE workshop.
Other highlights include a group of children representing the school at the Leeds Indoor Athletics Finals on Tuesday afternoon. Sadly after winning our first heat we didn't win this event but all the children had fun and represented the school brilliantly.
For the Year 6 parents I have included the link for the new Peat Rigg video
Have a great weekend
Mrs Trotter
Weekly Update 16.1.26
Mrs Trotter (l.trotter) on: Ash Tree Class Blog
Hello,
UKS2 enjoyed a great start to the week with our topic launch day.
The children moved around the classes and were taught by all the UKS2 teachers. They learned about the geography of Leeds and researched a twin town of Leeds and about the features of mountains and rivers. The children also enjoyed using different art materials to begin our unit on landscapes. It was a super way to start our geography topic and we are now busy planning a non-chronological report on Leeds and a twinned city.
On Wednesday, we had a meeting about the Year 6 residential trip to Peat Rigg. For those parents/carers who were unable to attend, information will be sent home. Please do not hesitate to contact if you have any questions or queries. Link to Peat Rigg website is also included here Peat Rigg Website .
Have a great weekend!
Mrs Trotter