Maple Class 2026-27

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Maple Class 2025-26

Maple Class Newsletter Autumn 2025

Summer 2026

Every time I hear 'A Sky Full of Stars' (our dance song), I think about how much Maple Class have grown and shone this year. They have had an amazing final two terms in Year 1. It has been such a pleasure to watch the children learn, grow and gain confidence. They have all worked incredibly hard and should be so proud of everything they have achieved.

In term 5, we received some magical seeds from our Curious Quests portal. We observed them beginning to grow, and some of the children's plants have grown massively at home! We explored different plants and flowers, investigated Shanghai and compared it with our local area. The children also used the iPads to take photographs and edit them, experimenting with different colours and adding creative background drawings. We also had a wonderful time at Wingham. The children were incredibly respectful, curious and engaged throughout the visit.

In term 6, we have been super busy! We learnt how to play tennis and practised our running skills ready for Sports Day. We discovered lots about different explorers and used our fantastic scientific skills to make connections and investigate the world around us. The children also created the most fantastic 3D sculptures, including some super, scary and realistic spiders! They thoroughly enjoyed French Day and Science Day and were brilliant during SportsDay. They performed beautifully during our special worship for families. It was a wonderful celebration of everything they have achieved.

It has been amazing to see just how far the children have come this year. They are flourishing with confidence, knowledge and resilience. We have had a wonderful time in Forest School, where they have continually wowed adults with their creativity, teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking.

Maple Class should be so proud of the kind, caring and enthusiastic they are. I know they will all be fantastic in Year 2, and I cannot wait to come back and hear about all of the incredible things they will achieve next!

Spring 2026

Maple Class have had an incredible term 3 and 4!

We began our exciting journey with Curious Quests and have loved discovering magical things through the portal. One of our favourite moments was finding biscuits from the mysterious Biscuit Goblin!

We also celebrated with a fantastic Space Day, which was filled with galactic fun and some truly amazing costumes.

In Maths, we have been learning numbers up to 50 and have started exploring measurement, including length, capacity and mass. In Science, we have been learning all about our bodies and comparing them with different animals. In Design and Technology, we have created some wonderful projects such as puppets and slider books. We have also been using our computing skills to create space pictures on the computers and used the iPads to take and edit photographs. Our PE lessons have been full of variety and excitement. From our fantastic dance sessions, to watching a Taekwondo demonstration, to relaxing yoga, we have enjoyed it all. We have also been developing our super hockey skills. In History, we have been learning about toys from the past and were amazed to discover that children didn’t have screens! In Geography, we explored the countries of the UK and investigated what the weather is like across different parts of the UK. In Phonics, we have now completed all of the Year 1 sounds and are continuing to practise and embed them in our learning.

The children have produced some beautiful artwork, and we cannot wait to share it with everyone at the Art Show in July! We also had a wonderful World Book Day, with a fantastic range of creative costumes and lots of opportunities for the children to share their favourite books. As always, we have loved every Forest School session. The children never fail to amaze us with their creative ideas for structures or creations! Finally, we thoroughly enjoyed watching the children perform their fantastic Easter song.

Maple Class have worked incredibly hard this term and continue to shine their lights so brightly!

Autumn 2025

Maple Class has had an amazing start to Year 1! They've quickly learned new routines, subjects, and have made great progress in their learning. Over the past two terms, during English lessons, they've explored a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts. They've also been focusing on improving their letter formation, which they'll continue to develop in Term 3 as they start working on ‘lead ins’ and ‘lead outs’. The children also celebrated their Phonics learning with a fun Monster Phonics Day, where they impressed everyone with their knowledge and fantastic costumes!

In Maths, the children have been building their understanding of Place Value and practicing addition and subtraction within 10. They've also been learning to recognize, name, and sort 2D and 3D shapes.

In their Curriculum learning, they’ve explored topics like ‘Seasonal Change and Everyday Materials’ in Science, ‘Online Safety’ in Computing, and ‘What is it like to live here?’ in Geography. They've also investigated ‘How am I making History?’ in History and worked on designing and building wheels and axles in Design Technology (DT). In RE, the children have been learning about the Christian faith, including ‘What do Christians believe God is like?’ and ‘Why does Christmas matter to Christians?’. In PSHE, they’ve worked on the themes of ‘Being Me in My World’ and ‘Celebrating Difference’.

Maple Class has truly been wonderful Agents of Change this year. In Term 1, they created beautiful pebbles with positive messages to share around the school. In Term 2, they visited Saltwood Care Centre, spreading joy by singing and sharing their handmade Christmas cards with the residents. Their kindness and thoughtfulness truly amazed everyone.

In Forest School, the children have made some fantastic creations and tried a range of food- roasted on a fire, of course!

To top it all off, the children gave a delightful performance of The Lympne Nativity. They worked incredibly hard to learn their lines, songs, and dances, and they absolutely wowed everyone with their performance.

It has been wonderful getting to know Maple Class and I can’t wait to see what terms 3 and 4 bring!