Welcome to Maple

Teacher Sarah Denton
Photo of Sarah Denton

Maple is one of two classes in the sixth form which is based in the Annexe within Sheringham High School.

We are challenging our students to find their own way in the real world. They are using the knowledge they gained and skills they learned through the school to problem solve in real life situations and to prepare for the next step in their lives.
Staff will advise and give choices then allow the students to work things out for themselves, they help each other and are encouraged to ask for help in order for them to become as independent as possible.
We currently have  7 boys and 5 girls. You might think this means it is a quiet class but in fact everyone is chatty, cheerful and confident which means we have lots of fun, you will always hear a lot of laughter as we work hard together.
Come and see us – we’ll make you a cup of tea.

 

Maple Spring 1 timetable – 25/26

Curriculum Information for parentsSpring term 1 25/26
SubjectProfilesIdeas for home
Maths And Problem solving In Spring 1 pupils will be following our White Rose-aligned pathway so that all pupils access the same topic through careful differentiation. There will be a strong emphasis on practical maths, reasoning, and applying number skills to real-life problems. The Spring Term centres around an understanding of the functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Pupils can practise their mathematical skills in their everyday lives. They can find numbers in their environments and try to link the different mathematical operations to different aspects of their lives e.g. weighing when cooking. They can begin to use addition and subtraction skills when going to the shops.
EnglishThis half term, pupils will explore suspense writing through two different books. They will learn how authors build tension by describing different settings and they will be using the Talk 4 Writing scheme to help them to develop their own descriptive settings. Talk with your children about the story . The story will develop as we go through the term so keep discussing what has happened each week and discuss the different vocabulary they have learnt.
Preparing for Adult Life (PfAL) The pupils will be learning a variety of skill based lessons on how to prepare for adult life. We will be using Panjango which is a set of lessons that focus on how to progress in careers. We will be focussing on the different skills such as problem solving. We will be looking at how we use money in our money skills lesson. We will also be learning about Fake news in online safety. It is important that the children share the different skills they have learnt and transfer these into their everyday lives at home
Art/DT (Creative) Pupils will have the opportunity to choose and explore a range of Art, DT and creative options throughout the Spring Term. This half term, we will focus on abstract art and linking colour with themes and emotionEncourage your child to talk about what they have created each week. Check out Evidence for Learning to see examples of what they have created.
TitanWe will be continuing with our Titan training where we focus on being safe in our communities and travel on buses andPupils can look around their enviroments when they are out and about to help them develop their understanding of different road signs and how these can keep them safe.
Personal DevelopmentMaple class will continue with our focus on online safety, including understanding digital footprints, recognising fake news and exploring how to stay safe when using social media, games and websites.Discuss with your child how they feel about their online presence. Are they unsure of anything? Do they feel safe when they are online?