Welcome to Maple

Teacher - Maple Heather Saunders
Photo of Heather Saunders

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 timetable – Autumn 2

Curriculum Information for parentsAutumn Term 2 24/25
SubjectIn schoolAt home
MathsAll groups will cover Place value Group 1 will go on to addition & subtraction, multiplication & division Group 2 will go on to Measurement, multiplication & division Group 3 will go on to addition & subtraction, fractions Relate familiar events to times of the day, seasons, days of the week – discuss what you might be doing at the weekend. Use opportunities to tell the time, especially using analogue clock faces.
English Each week we will read The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q Rauf and complete comprehension work. We will also be finding information in texts and using grammar and punctuation correctly. We will focus on spelling. Use illustrations and captions to locate information. Practise reading in real life situations, look for the exit signs, read road signs, identify shops, look at prices and key words when shopping.
PD/PfALWe will cover: Personal Safety. Internet and social media safety. Business Enterprise. Citizenship – my identity, trades descriptions act. Media survey and environmental issues. Personal hygiene – please encourage them at home to shower/bath and change their clothes regularly as we will be discussing this at length. Healthy eating – we will be encouraging this and discussing daily.
Asdan Personal Development ProgrammeThey will be completing challenges in health & wellbeing, number handling and expressive arts this term. They will be learning new problem solving skills and complete work independently Any opportunity to practise life skills such as using the phone, choosing and buying food independently, comparing prices, looking at best value and special offers
Craft EnterpriseWe will be making Christmas gifts using recycled jam jar lids. As always we will sell to parents in the first instance and then in Woodfields Den. If you have any unwanted fabric or other craft items we would be very grateful if you would send it in. Any opportunities to take part in craft activities which result in a saleable item.
ArtOur theme is ‘painting with acrylics. We will make working clocks. We will learn techniques with acrylics and paint a representation of a British Christmas.Take opportunities to look at artists and their work – not just paintings, but sculptures, including outdoors. Look for detail
Lifeskills Cooking We will cook: Desserts, Gingerbread men, Rocky rd, Christmas, Cookies, Chocolate log. As much independent work in the kitchen at home as possible.
FoodwiseWe will be investigating cooking on a budget including the prevention of food waste and cooking to entertain. Engaging in discussions at home when planning meals, encouraging suggestions from them. Access to recipe books.
TTRS/ Driving TheoryTTRS is a multisensory course that teaches touch typing to help students improve their reading and spelling skills. They will be able to work through the course at their own pace revisiting modules as needed. Opportunities to use touch typing on a keyboard. Looking at the spelling of new words when out and about. Help write a shopping list at home. Point out driving signs and symbols when out, discuss the rules of the road when driving together.
Independent Living SkillsLooking a how life can be stressful and how notice the signs for stress and what to do to help ourselves Take opportunities to introduce real life events and activities such as getting involved in paying bills, looking for jobs in places you visit, pointing out opportunities for the future and encouraging positive expectations.
P.E. Rugby – Pupils will look at aspects of rugby . getting the technique of passing how this must be done . kicking how players kick a ball . This is under the skills of tag rugby . Look at tag rugby on you tube and compare to full contact rugby