<![CDATA[Halam C of E Primary School Blog Feed - Maple Class Blog]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D10%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:16:04 GMT Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:16:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Story Telling Week ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=330 This week is storytelling week.

]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:16:04 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=330 <![CDATA[ Caunton Tennis Club ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=329 Tennis taster session

]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:13:21 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=329 <![CDATA[ Sketching Norwood Park ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=305 Sketching at Norwood Park 23rd September

]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 10:17:11 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=305 <![CDATA[ Have a wonderful Summer holiday Maple Class! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=298 Well done Maple Class, you have worked so hard this term and all year!

]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:26:55 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=298 <![CDATA[ 'Tree of Life' Project ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=297 Maple Class have designed their own beautiful trees!

]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:14:17 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=297 <![CDATA[ Maple Class visit Belton House ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=296 We had a wonderful day at Belton House!

]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 09:45:49 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=296 <![CDATA[ We are musicians! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=295 We had a visitor from the Halle orchestra visit us, we were introduced to different wind instruments.

]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 09:10:08 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=295 <![CDATA[ Cakes, wonderful cakes! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=294 Maple class design and make a cupcake!

]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 08:29:54 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=294 <![CDATA[ Happy half-term Maple Class ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=279 Maple Class have had a wonderful last few weeks!

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 15:33:04 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=279 <![CDATA[ Maple Class use their senses to write descriptively ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=276 We loved using the outside area and our new 'Outside Classroom' to explore senses in order to help us write descriptively.

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 14:05:45 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=276 <![CDATA[ Happy Easter all! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=272 Wishing everyone a very super Easter half-term break.

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:09:16 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=272 <![CDATA[ D&T - Maple Class have been weaving! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=270 Maple Class have loved their DT unit of learning creating a loom board and weaving using chosen fabric.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:46:23 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=270 <![CDATA[ Acorn Classroom ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=269 Maple Class really enjoyed playing games and learning about kindness in the Acorn Classroom. 

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:02:26 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=269 <![CDATA[ Happy World Book Day! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=263 We have all had a super World Book Day!

]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 14:23:39 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=263 <![CDATA[ Maple Class learn how to live like a Roman for the day! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=262 We had a wonderful immersive day learning all about the Romans!

]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 14:16:08 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=262 <![CDATA[ Science-Melting chocolate ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=260 Maple Class enjoyed making chocolate cornflake cakes today as part of our learning in science.

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:49:02 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=260 <![CDATA[ How do Hindus worship? ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=252 Hindu traditional clothes help us to see what Hindus look like when they worship.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:38:36 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=252 <![CDATA[ Maple Class persuade each other to visit Tower Bridge ! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=251 Maple Class have been puttting their understanding of persuasive writing into practise, by persuading each other to visit Tower Bridge.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:18:17 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=251 <![CDATA[ Christmas lunch and a visit from Father Christmas ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=244 We enjoyed our wonderful Christmas lunch altogether as a school, it was super tasty. We also shared our jokes and enjoyed the toys in the crackers! We even got to have a little conga around the hall afterwards.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:42:05 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=244 <![CDATA[ Maple Class make their own levers in D&T! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=243 Maple Class made their own lever system in D&T!

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:35:44 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=243 <![CDATA[ Aladdin pantomime visit. ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=241 We had a fantastic time at the pantomime...oh yes we did! 

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:55:53 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=241 <![CDATA[ Stone Age dancing ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=239 We have been creating our own Stone Age dances!

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:32 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=239 <![CDATA[ Carols and Mince Pies! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=238 Don't we look festive!

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:49:49 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=238 <![CDATA[ Christmas Craft Day 2024 ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=232 Maple had a fantastic Christmas Craft Day!

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:52:43 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=232 <![CDATA[ Stone Age trip to Brackenhurst ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=230 We had the most wonderful trip to Brackenhurst to learn about the Stone Age.

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 16:13:13 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=230 <![CDATA[ Stone Age Boy Role Play ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=229 Stone Age Boy Role Play! 

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 15:53:42 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=229 <![CDATA[ Children in Need Day 2024 ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=228 Maple Class had a super Children in Need Day!

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 15:46:30 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=228 <![CDATA[ Campfire Evening ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=227 Maple loved being a part of 'Campfire' evening!

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 15:40:42 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=227 <![CDATA[ KS2 visit Baitful Hafeez Mosque ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=207 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:00:05 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=207 <![CDATA[ Tour of Britain! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=206 We loved watching the Tour of Britain zoom past our school!

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:42:15 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=206 <![CDATA[ Sports Day 2024 ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=201 Maple Class were superstar sportspeople during sports day! Well done.

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:16:12 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=201 <![CDATA[ Maple Class learn cricket skills! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=196 We had a visit from 'Chance to Shine', to teach us some unforgettable cricket skills.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:16:17 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=196 <![CDATA[ Halam explore 'plants and animals' on a farm ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=195 We got to explore life on a local farm !

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:29:21 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=195 <![CDATA[ Maple visit St Michael the Archangel church ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=194 We loved learning all about our local church!

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:51:02 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=194 <![CDATA[ Maple Class visit The Deep ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=167 We loved our trip to The Deep in Hull! It was very magical. 

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:08:25 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ Maple create explosive volcanoes! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=164 Maple Class have designed, created and exploded their own volcanoes.

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 15:54:57 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Dog's Trust Visit ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=162 Aly from Dog's Trust came to visit us.

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 13:34:10 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Mental Health Week ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=158 For Mental Health Week - we have taken part in activities to help us to deal with worries and concerns.

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 10:55:05 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=158 <![CDATA[ Maple Class learn to write instructions ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=152 Maple Class have been learning to play Jacks to help with their writing of instructions!

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:11:41 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ Maple become Bikeability experts! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=151 Maple Class enjoyed learning new bicycle skills!

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:06:11 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ Christmas in Maple Class! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=148 We had a wonderful time during the Christmas celebrations in Maple Class.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:28:53 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=148 <![CDATA[ Understanding the symbolism of water used in a Baptism ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=147 Maple Class wrote words they believed linked to the meaning of water, we we then used water to wash away words that we didn't think were important.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:22:11 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Maple Class build their own Ancient Egyptian pyramid! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=146 Maple Class used a variety of materials to explore building their own Ancient Egyptian pyramid.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:10:13 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=146 <![CDATA[ Maple Class create Shadow Puppets ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=145 Maple Class researched their own designs and created excellent shadow puppets, so they could learn about light, dark and shadows.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:27:30 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ Children in Need day! ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=132 Maple Class embraces the spirit of Children in Need.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:42:27 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ Drama4ALL take Maple on a journey ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=124 Maple had a thrilling experience when they had a visit from Phileas Fogg!

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:47:15 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ Ancient Egyptian Workshop ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=119 We started the day being Howard Carters, Lady Evelyns and the Boys involved with the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb. We experienced the pressure to find the tomb, how the tomb was found and what it must have felt like seeing the hoard for the first time.
We looked at what the Egyptian’s wore, how they lived and how they died. We all took part in embalming, tomb dressing, wailing, and a ceremony to lay the person to rest.

We really enjoyed the workshop and learnt so much about the Ancient Egyptians.

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 13:50:19 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=119 <![CDATA[ Sports Day Superstars ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=108 Maple Class were wonderful during Sports Day 2023

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:13:43 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Transition Day ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=103 The Year 2's and 3's had a great time getting to know each other and playing fun games.

]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 14:48:21 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ Paper skyscrapers ]]> https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=102 After learning about why cities are built near rivers, we researched, designed and made skyscrapers out of paper.

]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 14:30:00 GMT https://www.halamprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=10&nid=3&storyid=102