{"id":382,"date":"2026-10-16T07:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uhis.or.kr\/msmurray-26-27\/?p=382"},"modified":"2026-10-17T06:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T06:35:32","slug":"ms-murrays-class-update-term-1-week-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uhis.or.kr\/msmurray-26-27\/2026\/10\/16\/ms-murrays-class-update-term-1-week-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Ms. Murray\u2019s Class Update Term 1 Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello everyone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s been an exciting week of Halloween preparations and learning this week. There are English and Maths assessments on the horizon as we come to the end of the half-term, so students have been busy preparing for these as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In English, students finished reading Animal Farm<\/em>, exploring the tragic fate of Boxer<\/strong>, the pigs\u2019 increasingly human behaviour, and their continued disregard for the farm\u2019s original rules. They also considered the concept of a cyclical narrative<\/strong>, examining how the ending reflects the beginning of the novella and what this reveals about the nature of power and revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students have also been preparing for their upcoming assessment<\/strong>, which will occur on Tuesday 20th October<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The assessment will focus on the question: \u201cHow does George Orwell use the character of Napoleon to explore the theme of power and corruption in<\/strong> Animal Farm<\/strong><\/em>?\u201d<\/strong> They have been developing their analytical skills, selecting relevant quotations and considering how Orwell uses Napoleon\u2019s character to communicate his ideas about leadership and the abuse of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also practiced their writing skills in our English Workshop class, putting their knowledge of rhetoric <\/strong>to the test to write a speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Year 7
Place value, ordering and rounding<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students completed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Aut.4.7 – Round to powers of 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aut.4.8 – Round to the nearest integer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aut.4.9 – Round to decimal places<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aut.4.10 – Powers of 10 (E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aut.4.11 – Numbers greater than 1 in standard form (E)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The end of unit test for Place value, ordering and rounding<\/em> will be on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year 8
    Coordinates and Graphs<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Students completed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Aut.4.12 \u2013 Solve Problems with Coordinates and Graphs (E) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Aut.4.13 \u2013 Quadratic Graphs (E)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Assessment A and Assessment B are completed.<\/strong> Students did well in their assessments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Multiply and Divide Fractions<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      We have also started a new topic and started the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Aut.5.1 \u2013 Multiply a Fraction by an Integer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Aut.5.2 \u2013 Multiply Fractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Students have started learning how to multiply fractions. Regular practice will help them build confidence and accuracy in solving problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Year 9
        Equations, Inequalities and Formulae<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Aut.4.2 \u2013 Solve equations and inequalities with brackets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Aut.4.3 \u2013 Inequalities with negative numbers (E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Aut.4.4 \u2013 Solve equations and inequalities with unknowns on both sides<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Aut.4.5 \u2013 Solve problems with equations and inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Aut.4.6 \u2013 Substitute into formulae and equations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Assessment Reminder:<\/strong> Students will have a test<\/strong> on Equations, Inequalities and Formulae topic<\/em> on Thursday<\/strong> at 9am – 10am<\/strong>.
          Please encourage your child to practise daily at home and review all the topics carefully to prepare well for the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          IMYC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          In Science<\/strong>, students explored the male and female reproductive systems, developing their understanding of the different organs involved and their roles in reproduction. They also investigated fetal development<\/strong>, learning about the key stages of development and how a baby grows throughout pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Students have also been busy preparing for next Friday\u2019s Halloween event<\/strong>, which will form the exit point for our IMYC Celebrations<\/em> unit. They have been working together to prepare activities for the younger students and are looking forward to putting their ideas into action. There is plenty of excitement as they get ready to host the event and share the results of their hard work with the wider school community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          In PE, students explored table tennis<\/strong>, focusing on how to move together and communicate effectively while taking on the role of the referee. This encouraged them to develop their teamwork, awareness and understanding of the game beyond simply playing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Students also continued practising Ultimate Frisbee<\/strong>, taking part in both 3v3 and 6v6 games. They focused on footwork, accurate passing and working together to maintain possession, applying their skills in game situations and developing their communication and tactical awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Upcoming Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Thank you to everyone who has confirmed their child’s attendance to the Ulsan Petroglyph Museum<\/strong> on Thursday 22nd October<\/strong>. Please make sure your child brings the following on the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • their UHIS school uniform (either the school polo shirt or PE top)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • a snack and packed lunch that does not need to be heated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • a water bottle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • warm clothing and layers appropriate for the weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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