Should refugees be given asylum in first world countries?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38781496

This week we discussed what this means,can you remember what the following mean
– refugees
-asylum
– first world countries

During our weekly debate you shared some excellent reasons for and against, referencing humans rights, thinking about how people feel in war torn countries.

Share your views on this week’s weekly debate, remember everyone has the right to an opinion – should refugees be allowed asylum in first world countries?

WOW Maple base, great discussion and views shared, in this mornings base assembly!
Comment how you would felt living in these conditions and why? Why do we remember the Holocaust each year?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38668425

This week we have been fortunate to spend time with ten Chinese students. We have learnt about their culture especially Chinese New Year.

Share your favourite moments from this week… what have you learnt? why is it your favourite moment?

Wow – what a full and busy half term we have had Maple 1!

We would like you to write a paragraph or two, explaining what you have enjoyed and learnt this term. Please use cohesive adverbials to link your sentences together.

Here’s a few ideas to help remind you of what we have done this term:

• English – Journey to the River Sea
• Maths – addition and subtraction, solving problems, bar model
• Topic – learning about Brazil
• Science – forces
• RE – the Christmas story
• JIGSAW – celebrating difference
• Reading challenge – Zoom to Zibo
• PE – dance and outdoor games
• Reading with Holly 2
• Assemblies
• Clubs

Thank you and we look forward to reading your blog posts.

Mrs Mitson and Miss Pickersgill

As part of the Royal Mail 2015 letter writing competition, the children in Maple base will be writing a persuading letter about their dream job.

Read all the facts on the following link

http://www.royalmailgroup.com/helen-skelton-launches-royal-mails-national-young-letter-writing-competition

What is your Dream Job and why?

 

 

Maple 1/Holly 1- our trial has been extended to November 7th!

Please keep using it over half term- spread the exciting news!

Have a good half term, Miss Pickersgill

The last week of half term was Bearwood’s festival of learning week. The whole school focused on inspirational people, different cultures and maths through the ages.

What was your favourite activity and why? What did you learn?