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Weekly Update 19th June 2026
Posted: Jun 18, 2026 by: K Atkinson (k.atkinson) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
What a busy week we have had in Lime Tree!
We have looked at diamante poems in English and the children enjoyed writing a diamante poem with a partner, based on Mama Panya's village.
In maths we have recapped our understanding on fractions. Year 1 have looked at how to find half and quarter of an amount. Year 2 have recapped the equivalence of 2/4 with 1/2.
In geography we have learnt about what a day in the life is like as a child living in urban Kenya. We watched a video about what school is like in some parts of rural Kenya and then rearranged the classroom so we were seated in rows! The children found this highly amusing and enjoyed an alternative classroom set up for the afternoon.
We are all looking forward to our trip to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park next Wednesday and hopefully you have received a copy of the letter with details about the trip. If not, it can be found below:
Children need to wear their school uniform but can wear trainers as they may be more comfortable for walking in.
· Children’s packed lunch needs to be in a rucksack type bag that they can carry on their backs. They will need to carry this with them during the trip.
· All children need to bring a lightweight waterproof coat just in case it rains. This is an outdoor visit. We know the weather can be very changeable.
· If the weather looks hot on the day, children should have sunscreen applied before they arrive at school and bring a hat to wear for protection.
· Packed lunch – please do not send your child with fizzy drinks or any glass containers. We also ask that you avoid nut products as we do have children with allergies. It is nice to have some treats in a packed lunch for a trip but please do not send too many chocolatey or sweet treats, we have a long journey home!
· Children will need their water bottles (containing just water please).
· The coach will be leaving at 9.10 am so please make sure that your child arrives to school on time. We will open the doors a little earlier to give them all time to go to the toilet before we leave.
· We should be back for the normal home time, traffic permitting. Please wait on the Key Stage 1 playground for children to return from the trip and not outside the school gates. All children will need to come back into school and then meet their adult through their usual cloakroom doors.
See you again on Monday!
Miss Atkinson