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Weekly Update 18.9.26
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 by: 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