Maple Class News 25/04/2024

​We are very excited to have begun rehearsals for the production of The Tempest. Lydia has been into school this afternoon to begin work with the children and there is a real buzz around it.
Another buzz has been for our story writing this week. It has been hard to get them to put down their pens and we certainly have some budding authors, Watch out Carol Ann Duffy – here they come!
Hopefully you have all received an update on SATs week from Mrs Goodwin. I know that this has been sent but let us know if the information hasn’t got to you for some reason. At the end of the tests, on the Friday, we shall have a treat day with a film morning and an afternoon bbq. I shall provide hotdogs (plus vegetarian hotdogs) but it would be great if the children could bring a few things to share – crisps, cakes etc. I know that you are really good at liaising with one another to coordinate.
Before then, please keep practice ticking along and try to access past papers online for reading, grammar and maths practice. There are also the spellings on the spelling mats to make sure are absolutely secure although they’ve made great progress. Maths arithmetic practice (particularly multiplication and division) needs to be kept up daily. Perhaps complete a couple of each whilst waiting for tea.
Our History topic this term is 20th century conflict and we have begun with looking at reasons for the outbreak of the First World War. The subject of the pros and cons of alliances certainly sparked lively debate.
Above all, please get plenty of rest, everyone and try to keep the bugs at bay – there seem to be a few making the rounds.
Have a great weekend.