Maple Class Blog 2025 Onwards
Maple Tree Class Blog
Weekly Update - 28.11.25
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hi,
In English this week we did some more work on features of a biography and started writing our introductions about Dr Thomas Barnardo.
In maths, Miss Bairstow's group have been adding and subtracting mixed numbers and Mrs Trotter's group have been looking at equivalent fractions.
In topic, we learnt about Victorian punishments (we are very grateful after that lesson that we live in 2025!).
In PSHE, we discussed the importance of tolerance and respect.
Have fun at the Christmas Fayre tomorrow - sadly I can't make it but I am hoping I win a raffle prize!
Have a lovely weekend :)
Miss Bairstow
Weekly Update - 20.11.25
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
A shorter week this week to make room for our training day tomorrow.
In English, we have been researching Dr Thomas Barnardo and starting to write biographies.
In maths, Miss Bairstow's group have been adding and subtracting fractions and Mrs Trotter's group have finished multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 and have also moved onto fractions.
In topic, following on from our amazing "jigsaw" work on child labour in the Victorian era, we learnt about the inspirational people who helped change children's lives. See the images below to have a look at our "jigsaw" posters we created in our lessons before and after half term (unfortunately I forgot to take the pictures before they were on the wall!).
Have a great long weekend!
Miss Bairstow :)
Weekly Update - 14.11.25
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
Another busy week in Year 6!
We have been busy researching Dr Thomas Barnardo in English as we prepare to write biographies about him and his work with poor Victorian children.
In maths, my group have continued learning about fractions while Mrs Trotter's group have been focusing on square and cube numbers and multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000.
Lots of children have taken part in extra curricular activities or represented the school this week too with cross country on Thursday, a cinema trip on Friday and parent show arounds as part of open day on Thursday! Busy, busy, busy!
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Bairstow :)
Weekly Update - 7.11.25
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello and welcome back!
This week we have enjoyed writing, editing and beginning to publish our mill inspired poetry in English.
In maths, Miss Bairstow's group have started a new unit - fractions! Mrs Trotter's group have been learning all about multiples, factors and prime numbers.
On Tuesday afternoon we made a poppy wreath to mark Remembrance Day next week. Each class in school has made a different wreath and we are looking forward to seeing all of the others in Mr Cooke's assembly on Monday.
Here is a picture of ours:
Again, enjoy any late bonfire celebrations safely this weekend and see you all next week!
Miss Bairstow
Weekly Update - 24.10.25
Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Maple Tree Class Blog
Hello,
We made it! Our first and longest half term of the year is officially over! We have had a great first 8 weeks settling into life in Year 6.
This week in English we have starting looking at onomatopoeia sounds to describe our visit to Armley Mills so that we can write some mill inspired poetry after half term.
In Maths, Miss Bairstow's group have been looking at different ways to complete mental calculations and completed an assessment on everything we have learnt so far on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Mrs Trotter's group have been looking at multiples and common multiples.
In Topic, we put all of our learning together to create some fantastic "JIGSAW" work (the children split into different groups to research a different aspect of Victorian child labour and we presented our findings at the end). Maple Tree worked brilliantly in their small groups and created some fantastic work as a result.
In Guided Reading this week, we read an information text all about the fiction genre "Victorian Gothic" (topic related and a slightly spooky Halloween theme!). We learnt about famous texts from this genre such as Frankenstein and Dracula, and since then I have had lots of requests to increase the "horror" section of the school library!
In assembly this week Mr Dring spoke about the importance of staying safe on Bonfire night, have a wonderful half term and enjoy any celebrations but please come back safely after the holidays!
Miss Bairstow :)