Welcome to Maple Class
Meet the team
Mrs Parfrey Mrs Carrothers
English
This term, we will be writing an adventure story linked to the book “Journey” by Aaron Becker. We will be focusing on creating vivid setting descriptions, consistently punctuating speech accurately and grouping our ideas into paragraphs. In addition, we will learn how to use the present perfect tense.
Class Novel
Our class novel is ‘ Tilly Mint Tales ‘ by Berlie Doherty where we’ll read about Tilly’s magical adventures when her mum’s at work and Mrs Hardcastle (who’s supposed to be looking after Tilly) falls asleep. Berlie Doherty has written over sixty books and has won the Carnegie Medal twice.
Geography
We will be developing our fieldwork skills in Geography this term, first within the school grounds, then on our visit to the beach. We’ll also be looking at how beaches are formed and what human and physical features are found at the coast.
Foundation Subjects
In music we will be developing our singing technique and learning to recognise notes of different lengths. In computing, we will be learning about databases as well as creating an animated book trailer.
In art, we will be designing and making our own abstract sculpture, looking at 2D and 3D shapes. In design technology, we will be developing our peeling and chopping skills as we design, make and – the best part – evaluate a seasonal tart.
Maths
In Maths, our main focus will be telling the time to the nearest minute and comparing lengths of time. You can help your child by practising telling the time at home or when you are out, as well as talking about how long activities last. We will also look at fractions including adding and subtracting fractions; money including finding change; geometry including different types of angles, parallel and perpendicular lines.
Science
Throughout the summer term, we will be learning about plants in science. Children will learn about the functions of the different parts of plants, what plants need to live and grow, and the role of flowers in a plant’s life cycle. They will also investigate how water is transported within plants.
The children will be making observations, investigating and taking part in different scientific experiments.
History
Romans
Our history question this term is ‘What did the Romans leave behind?’
We will look at how Britain changed during its time as part of the Roman Empire. We will answer questions such as:
How did the Roman Army help the Roman Empire to expand?
What was Britain like before it became part of the Roman Empire?
What were Roman houses like?
What did the Romans build?
Can you find any interesting facts with your child? You could use a book from Dallam library or research online together.
Useful Websites
Websites
Here are some useful websites that you can look at with your child at home.
Maths
White Rose Infinity https://infinity.whiteroseeducation.com/Home
Times Tables Rock Stars: Play (ttrockstars.com)
Spellings – Spooky Spellings
Spooky Spellings || Practise spelling Common Exception Words (ictgames.com)
Grammar skills
Spelling and Grammar, English Games for 7-11 Years – Topmarks
Useful Information
- We will be swimming on a Thursday each week from Thursday April 24th. Your child will need to bring their swimming kit, including a towel, to school each Thursday. Long hair needs to be tied back for swimming and earrings removed.
- Please ensure that your child has a water bottle in school so that they can have a drink during the day. Refillable bottles are preferable rather than single use plastic bottles.
- Your child should be reading at home every evening. This could be a book from home or a book from school. Reading records need to be signed each time a child reads and brought into school each day.
- Times tables or maths practice should be every evening and record books signed. Please initial and date the sheet at the back of your child’s reading record when they practise their times tables.
- Homework will go out on a Friday and is due to be completed by Wednesday.
If you would like any help or further information then please feel free to ask at the end of the school day.
Online Safety
The staff at Dallam are huge advocates of what an amazing tool the big wide web is. We are showing the children in Maple class how to use the internet safely. Please have a read through the links below that the Maple team have put together for you. If you need any advice or to discuss matters further please see us any day at hometime.
