Maple (Year 5 & Year 6): Blog items
Maple Summer Week 1, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 25th Apr 2025 @ 12:54pm
This week has been a great start into our penultimate term. We have carried on learning about Charles Darwin and his journey to the Galapagos on the HMS Beagle. Next week we will be writing in character as the man himself. We're having a big focus on vobaulary and how Charles would have journalled his adventures back in the 1830s.
In maths, we are trying to fill any gaps that we might have in preparation for the SATs tests starting in a couple of weeks. This week we have been working on angles and making sure we are confident when describing shapes and their properties.
In french we have been learning the names of places within a town and have enjoyed a game of Monopoly to apply our learning.
We can't wait till next week to have another fun-filled, learning crammed week in school!
Enjoy your weekend - Miss Mackenzie and Mrs Hughes
Reception 2025 Places Available, by Mrs Williams
Date: 25th Apr 2025 @ 7:46am
Places available for Nursery and Reception for September 2025
Maple Week 6, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 4th Apr 2025 @ 1:52pm
HI
This week has been very busy in Maple class - we have been cramming in lots of work before we finish for the Easter holidays.
In Science we have been learning about Evolution and Fossils. In History we have finished our topic on the Vikings and in RE we have completed a unit on Judaism.
I hope you all have a lovely restful break and return on the 22nd April ready for more fun topics and lots of hard-work. For anyone wanting to look at some SATS revision - here is a list of useful websites that you may want to look at
http://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/spookySpellings/index.html
https://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/games-6050.htm
BBC Bitesize - The Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling section is most likely to be useful for revision. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f Make sure you click on the Y6 tab.
Rollama - The llama-themed grammar, punctuation and spelling website, full of games to play:
https://rollama.com/index-games-toggle.php
BBC Bitesize Crystal Explorers - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkbkf4j/articles/zbm8scw
Gameshow Quiz: The Punctuation Game - We have played this in lessons and a few of you have requested that we put the link for it here: https://wordwall.net/resource/9913005/english/punctuation-game
https://www.abcya.com/games/wordtoss_synonym_antonym
- https://wordwall.net/resource/1553422/reading/synonyms-balloon-pop
Active and Passive Voice (by Zombies!) - This is the video we used in our English lesson to help us remember the difference between the active and passive voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOoFlstyZm0
Other Maths Revision Resources:
'How To' videos:
Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 - https://loom.com/share/32d3c882ec5e4f14807435f4bd1d73e5 This video was made for home learning but is still useful as a reminder.
Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 - https://loom.com/share/4f95eca7ff0e4908b85c66c970ed9c28 This video was made for home learning but is still useful as a reminder.
Long Division - https://loom.com/share/c7339fce1a0c48a989eb67327e7d4418
'How To' images:
https://corbettmathsprimary.com/
MathsBot (Y6 Arithmetic Practice) - This is another brilliant website: https://mathsbot.com/primary/ks2Mini
You can either practise all of the question types, or you can select the types of questions you find tricky.
- To select question types, click on the question number. (You can select more than one question at a time.)
- Next, click 'New', and the questions that match the types you selected will appear. (If there are too many, you can change the number of questions in the drop down box at the top, then click 'New' again.)
- To return to the original set of questions, click 'Reset'.
- Whichever page you are on, to change the questions to a new set, simply click 'New'.
- You can check your answers once you have finished by clicking 'Answers'.
IXL - A fantastic website. You can pick an area to work on, look at examples or explanations and also answer some example questions. To use the website for free, you are limited to a certain number of questions, but it's definitely worth looking at every now and then. https://uk.ixl.com/math/year-6
BBC Bitesize - A great website. Again, you can choose an area to look at. There are videos, explanations and short quizzes to help you. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39 (Make sure you have Y6 selected.)
Guardians of Mathematica - Our new favourite game!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zd2f7nb/articles/zn2y7nb
16 Weeks of SATs Arithmetic - Vocabulary Ninja - As we get closer to SATs, this playlist is being added to each week. There are videos to help you with the different question types on the Arithmetic paper, with examples from previous papers. (We know that Vocabulary Ninja resources are always good, but you may be shown a slightly different way than what we do in school. If in doubt, please ask us. We will try to watch them, so that we can recommend the best ones.)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgtrgJ78qEXgygB4rQxEjKEoBR3r4nWZ
Maths Is Fun - This site is really good at explaining things and gives you practice questions at the bottom of each page.
Topmarks - You can search for games that link to specific areas of Maths. Look out for the age range underneath all games. It will give you a good idea of how useful it is. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
Times Tables - https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/17733
- https://www.timestables.co.uk/
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
MathsBot - Find the Primes - https://mathsbot.com/puzzles/findThePrimes Great for checking your understanding of prime numbers! You can adjust the time you are given for each round in the drop down box. Which level can you get to?
Telling the Time - https://www.topmarks.co.uk/time/teaching-clock A useful website to help you practise reading an analogue clock, a 12-hour digital clock and a 24-hour digital clock.
Missing Angles game - https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/234/missing-angles Scroll down to play the game. Once in the game menu, the first 5 game types will help you with what we've learned.
Reflection - If you want to practise your ability to reflect shapes, this will help:
https://www.teacherled.com/iresources/symmetry/symmetryshapes/
Ooodle - https://mathszone.co.uk/resources/grid/ooodle/ We know some of you love this game. It's great for practising BODMAS, but remember, this is only part of your revision.
Maths With A Mouse - https://www.mathswithamouse.co.uk/satsy-mcsatsface-revision Lots of this is useful, but remember to be careful and choose games that will help you revise Y6 Maths. For example, if playing the coordinates game, make sure you select coordinates in 4 quadrants instead of 1
I've also put a link here to some information about staying safe in the holidays
Maple week 5, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 28th Mar 2025 @ 3:20pm
This week has been another busy week for Maple - we have been writing about Vikings and why maybe they weren't so vicious after all.
We are starting to do more and more test practice as the SATs start to loom on the horizon. I'm sure if we continue working hard we are going to be more than prepared when they arrive in May
There will be a SATS meeting in Maple class on Tuesday 31st March at 3:15pm where we will be able to give you lots of information to help your child to be prepared.
We are hoping to continue to win the daily attendance prizes next week so please do encourage your child to attend, even if they're feeling a little under the weather - it's just 5 more days!
Have a lovely weekend and we will see you all next week - Miss Mackenzie and Mrs Hughes
Maple Week 4, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 21st Mar 2025 @ 9:42am
This week we made pizzas! We designed, made and very quickly devoured our final pieces.
We have also enjoyed being outside in the Spring sunshine. It is only 5 or 6 weeks school weeks til SATs and we are working hard to make sure we are ready.
We have Century for online learning - please encourage your child to go on and have a go - it will really help.
We only have 2 weeks left of this term before we finish for Easter; we have lots to look forward to. We wlll be learning about Evolution in Science and finding about Charles Darwin and his journey to the Galapagos.
Have a lovely weekend - Miss Mackenzie and Mrs Hughes
Maple - Week 3, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 14th Mar 2025 @ 10:24am
This week has been a great week in Maple
It was a fabulous trip that started our week; our journey to York was worth it to see the exhibits and sights in the Yorvik Viking Centre.
The children did themselves proud with their historical knowledge and thoughtful responses to questions.
We've also started our DT topic which means next week will see us designing, making and of course eating PIZZAS!!
I hope you all have a lovely weekend - Miss Mackenzie and Mrs Hughes
Maple week 2 - Spring 2, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 7th Mar 2025 @ 12:03pm
This week has been very busy in Maple class: we have been to the Moss Bank Library; we have enjoyed coming in to school in our costumes for World Book Day; had two Parents' Evenings and last but not least completed lots of superb learning.
We have been learning about the plight of the tiger and how this majestic creature is at risk of extinction. We've been writing about what we can do to try and save this endangered feline.
In Maths we have continued our learning around Ratios and Fractions - a tricky topic but we are showing good resilience with it. Next week we will be moving onto statistics - as always extra information and revision can be found on the BBC website.
Monday is our much anticipated trip to York - we can't wait to go and learn about the Vikings! Children need to be at school for 7:15am for a prompt 7:30am departure. I'm sure we are going to have the best day
Have a lovely weekend everyone
Spring 2 - Maple Week 1, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 27th Feb 2025 @ 3:21pm
Maple have had a great first week back! The sun has been shining and it's been lovely to be outside for breaks and lunchtimes enjoying what feels like the beginning of Spring.
We have started a new book - The Nowhere Emporium - we are really enjoying finding out about this mysterious, magical shop.
In maths we are ploughing through our curriculum and are now onto Ratio - a tricky topic but we are smashing it.
We started boosters this week as well for Y6 - it was great to see nearly all of our students here taking part in SATs preparation and enjoying a biscuit or two :)
We are looking forward to next week and starting our new History topic on The Vikings - look out for our amazing work coming over the next few weeks.
Maple Week 6, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 12th Feb 2025 @ 1:46pm
It's been a great last week for us In Maple class this week. WE have come to an end of lots of our topics inclding Oceans and Classification.
We joined a live lesson for Safer Internet Day and revisited all the ways we can keep ourselves safe from scams and phishing.
We have been working on Art all week and creating work in the style of Roy Lichtenstein.
After half-term we will be starting a new novel - The Nowhere Emporium.
For Y6 it's our last half-term before SATs so we will be starting to look at test technique and revision sessions to make sure we are all well-prepared for May
Have a fantastic week off and I can't wait to see you all after the week break - see you on the 24th!
Maple Week 5, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 9:27am
This week has been great in Maple class. We have been working across all of our subjects and enjoying our last week on The Lady of Shallot and Alma.
Next week, we are starting a new text - The Nowhere Emporium - one of my favourites and I know the children are going to love it too
Some of went to Young Voices on Thursday - it was an exceptional night - there is a gallery for you to all to see on the website.
In maths we have been tackiling algebra - a tricky topic but the children have smashed it! Her's a link if you want to do some work at home on it Year 6 Year 6 Maths - BBC Bitesize
Last week is our final week - this half-term has gone so quickly!
Maple week 4, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 31st Jan 2025 @ 10:54am
Well this was a week - we have been very busy in Maple and have completed some fantastic learning.
Thursday was our trip to the Dam which everyone really enjoyed - apart from my little fall that is! I have to say though that once the children finished laughing they have all been very kind and caring!
We have debated in Reading about whether the Lady of Shallott was right to look out of the window after Sir Lancelot - we really did like having microphones and having Miss Porteus bang the gavel to bring order back to our classroom
We have been doing some assessments this week - everyone has been great and have tried their very best - that's all we can ask for - well done everybody
Next week we have lots to look forward to: we have got Kids' Choice because our attendance was so good this week - I'm thrilled with our attendance -let's keep it up Maple
We will be continuing learning about Oceans in Geography and finishing our Science work finding out about Carl Linnaeus. We also have our Young Voices trip on Thursday for those that are going - have a lovely weekend and I'll see you next week,
Maple Week 3, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 24th Jan 2025 @ 9:08am
This week we have been watching Alma: an animation all about a monster shop full of dolls. We've loved it! It's a little bit creepy and we've done some fantastic writing about it - we will be continuing this week and completing a Star-Write on it.
In maths we've been doing algebra - turns out it's not as tricky as we first thought - here's a link if you want to have a look at ways to help your child Year 6 Algebra - Year 6 Maths - BBC Bitesize
In Science we have almost finished our classification topic - we have been learning about microorganisms this week and completed a yeast investigation.
PE saw our class completing a routine in gymnastics - Carr Mill Synchronised Swimming Team in the making!
Our Year 6 children visited the library to learn about the Holocaust. They were excellently behaved and were real ambassadors for our school/
Next week Y5 will be attending Crucial Crew on Monday to learn all about the emergency services. We will be continuin to learn about Oceans around the world and making databases in Computing. Please tune in to see the wonderful work we are doing -
Have a lovely weekend!
Maple Week 2, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 14th Jan 2025 @ 2:58pm
What a week we have had!
It's so nice to see the snow finally melted and things returning to normal - although we know life at Carr Mill is anything but normal: it's outstanding!!
We have continued to learn about The Highwayman and have been adding dialogue into our recounts from Tim the Ostler's point of view
It's been Maths week - we enjoyed a TTrockstars battle and maths through stories.
Young Voices rehearsals are under way and we are enjoying those songs in class as well
In french we have been learning how to say where we are going on holidays!
Next week we will have many exciting learning opportunities that I'll be capturing and sharing with you all - have a great weekend everyone!
First week back- Maple, by Miss Mackenzie
Date: 8th Jan 2025 @ 10:41am
Well what a week we have had. It's been lovely to welcome everyone back to school after the Christmas Break!
This week we have certainly thrown ourselves back into learning
Despite the snow and ice and being stuck inside we have been in school every day and started the new year as we mean to go on. Y6 look very smart in their new hoodies and I'm sure as we start our final two terms they're going to make the very best of their time left at #teamcarrmill
Have a look at the pictures and some of the things we have been doing - we've started gymnastics in PE and our new Science topic of Classification.
We've been reading The Highwayman and really thinking about how we use expression and intonation to make reading interesting!
Next week it's our Maths Week - we will be learning through stories. We also have our annual TT Rockstars Battle taking place on Wednesday morning so a very exciting week to look forward to . Look out for the competition on SEESAW too
