Yesterday Maple Class had their last session for the Ash Tree Stream Project. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the Chapel Art Studio in person so we were given a virtual tour by James instead. It was great to see our models and photos of our work on display for everyone to see. We could […]
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We are archaeologists!
Stone Age Poo! Maple Class are currently learning about the Stone Age and this week have been focusing on their diets. To help them with exploring this we had a very interesting day on Wednesday. Maple Class received a letter from the ‘British Archaeologists Society’ and were asked to help with their research by dissecting […]
African percussion
Maple Class are lucky to be learning how to play different African percussion instruments this term. They have already improved their rhythm and skill and can play short rhythms with control. They can also name the different instruments confidently. They all enjoy inventing and playing their own music which the rest of the class play […]
Ash Tree Stream
Maple Class spent most of the day outside enjoying the beautiful setting we have here at Appleshaw. Last year Maple Class started taking part in a project called ‘Ash Tree Stream’ which unfortunately we were unable to complete. James Alridge (an artist) has been leading the project. We began recapping about the project and […]
Bridge-tastic!
This term, Maple Class have been learning about the water cycle, rivers and bridges. To finish this topic off they have spent the week looking at different structured bridges and what makes them strong. Maple Class were challenged to build a bridge that held a weight of at least 500g and span a gap of […]
Cross Country at Charlton
On Thursday afternoon, some children from Maple Class and Oak Class took part in a cross country competition at Charlton. There were 4 different races Year 3/4 boys, Year 3/4 girls, Year 5/6 girls and Year 5/6 boys. They all did really well and worked together. Whilst they were spectating they cheered on Appleshaw as […]
Fractions
While the Year 3’s were out for the day. Year 4 got to enjoy some time for themselves. They enjoyed practising their fraction work using various resources. Check out what they did.
Tree felling
Year 3 had an exciting experience yesterday where they enjoyed watching a Beech tree, that they met earlier on in the year, be felled. We braved the cold by wrapping up warm, wore waterproofs and wellies. The children loved being out in the open space of Ufton Park and walking (and falling) in the mud. […]
Eggciting eggsperiment!
Continuing with the topic ‘Animals including humans’ Maple class have looked at the different types of teeth and what they are good for. They have also researched how to look after their teeth and made posters giving others tips. Last week, Maple class started an eggsperiment to see which liquid would cause the least damage […]
Making arrays
We have started looking at multiplication and division in Maple Class. Today the children worked in teams to make as many arrays as they could with their given number. What arrays did they make with 20 cones? 4 x 5 = 20 […]