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Welcome to Maple’s class page! Here you will find out about all the exciting things we get up to.
Autumn 1
This half term, we’ve been fortunate to have our PE sessions delivered by Mr. Elliott from the Newcastle United Foundation. During these sessions, we’ve worked hard to develop our dribbling, aiming, and teamwork skills. In music, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to learn how to play the ukulele with Mr. Langford. We’ve learned how to read music, play various chords, and even create our own piece of music. In RE, we explored the religion of Hinduism, focusing specifically on the festival of Diwali. We discovered that during Diwali, people decorate their homes, shops, and public places with bright and colorful Diva lamps. We were excited to make our own Diva lamps out of salt dough, and we couldn’t wait to take them home!
Autumn 2
This half term, we’ve been fortunate to continue our singing lessons with Miss Parkins. We’ve worked really hard on preparing for our Christmas carol service, which we performed beautifully for our parents just before Christmas. In Science, we focused on how the digestive system works and why it is essential for our bodies. We worked in groups to draw and label the digestive system, discussing the role of each part. We were also lucky to have a trip to Beamish, where we participated in an exciting electricity workshop. We explored how electricity is produced in three different ways and had fun touring the homes, school, and 1950s town. We even had the chance to explore the brand-new cinema!
In Geography and DT lessons, we learned about why food comes from different parts of the world and why some fruits and vegetables are only available in certain seasons. We discussed the benefits of eating seasonal foods and the environmental impact of importing food. As part of our learning, we developed our cutting and peeling skills by practising on various fruits and vegetables, always keeping safety rules in mind.
