Library visit
We had our first school library visit of the year and have all chosen a book to enjoy. (I’m sure many of you will have already seen them in your child’s bag this afternoon!) A few of us too advantage of our school reflection area to quietly enjoy books with friends. Each week we will have the opportunity to change our books so don’t forget to send them back in on a Friday (not tomorrow though!)
Reading at home
Children will be bringing home a reading book this week. These will be changed once a week to minimise books moving between home and school.
Please return books to be changed on Wednesday. We will quarantine books before putting them back in the system.
The ‘practise phonics’ book (sticker on the front cover) is for children to work on their ‘sounding out’ of words.
Please comment on how your child copes with the books as it may take us a little time to adjust and match books to each child. Year 2s will gradually move away from phonics books and have more freedom to be ‘free readers’ – reading whatever they choose.
Children will also choose a library book each Friday. Please bring your library book back each Friday if your child would like a different one.
Help us help your child by reading anything and everything you can.
THANK YOU!
First days in Year 1/2
The children have come back to school full of enthusiasm and excitement. After a few nerves, we’re all starting to get used to the new routines. We are enjoying reading Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers as it has opened up discussions about our feelings and looking after each other. Ask your child about any new friends they have made or old friends they have enjoyed seeing again.
What a fantastic start to the new school year
It has been an absolute pleasure to begin to get to know the children in Year 3/4. They have come into school with smiles on their faces and ready to learn. The children’s attitudes have been positive and their manners exemplary. I’m really looking forward to getting to know each and every child as time goes on.
Please feel free to speak with Mrs Welsby or myself should you need to. We are around at the start and end of the day.
Class Novel
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
Today, the class were introduced to their new class novel.
Using just the information given in the blurb, the children used their predicting skills to interpret Podkins appearance. Then we created some quick sketches on our whiteboards.
We are all very excited to find out what happens in the book.
Welcome!
I hope you’ve all had a happy and healthy summer. I’m looking forward to seeing you all and welcoming you into your new classroom.
Below is a list of key points to remember:
- You will wait with your child in the Reception playground until the classroom door opens at 8:50am.
- PE will be every Wednesday. Your child should come to school in PE kit every Wednesday. However, PE will not start straight away. We’ll let you know when we’ll be starting PE.
- The school uniform policy is on our website. Please check if you are unsure about any items of clothing or footwear.
What does my child need?
- A waterproof coat
- A pair of wellies
- A water bottle
- A small bag containing a full change of clothes (including a top, trousers/leggings, underwear and socks)
- A sun hat on sunny days
Please make sure all of the above things are NAMED.
If you have any questions, please ask at the start or end of the day.
See you soon!
Welcome back!
We are really looking forward to seeing all the children tomorrow and to find out what everyone has been doing over summer. It’s going to be a great year with lots of fun learning planned. Here are a few reminders and points about the year ahead:
- This year in Years 5/6, Mrs Valentine will be teaching the class as well as Miss Beatson and Mr Mills.
- We will be starting the school day at 8.50am again and finishing at 3.15pm.
- Our PE days will be on Tuesdays and Fridays so make sure PE kit is worn to school on these days.
- Please remember water bottles and coats.
- Please remember to name all school uniform.
See you all tomorrow!
Welcome back to school!
We hope you’ve all had a happy and healthy summer break. We’re both looking forward to seeing you all and hearing your news.
Below is a list of key points to remember:
- Mrs Freeman will be working on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
- Mrs Welsby will be working on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.
- Mrs Walton will be with us all week.
- Please ensure your child has a coat (named) every day.
- Water bottles can be brought into school and can be refilled throughout the day.
- PE is on a Tuesday and a Friday. Your child should come to school in PE kit on those days. They will remain in their kit for the whole day.
- The school uniform policy is on our website. Please check if you are unsure about any items of clothing or footwear.
- If you have come across any reading books or library books, please bring them back into school.
- PLEASE put your child’s name in their jumpers, cardigans and coats!
- School starts at 08:50, so see you then!
Please do ask if you have any queries.
Mrs Freeman and Mrs Welsby
See you soon!
We’re looking forward to meeting you this week and thought it would be a good idea to introduce ourselves. Although we were lucky enough to meet some of you in July we have not met everybody in Year 1 and 2 yet!
My name is Mrs Flynn. I will be teaching you on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. When I’m not at school I enjoy baking and going on bike rides.
My name is Mrs Palmer. I will be teaching you on a Thursday and Friday. I enjoy walking and cooking at the weekends.
Thank you!
I can’t believe it’s the last day of school!
Even though the school year has been a bit of a crazy one, this video highlights what a fantastic year you’ve all had!
I just want to say that I am so proud of all of you and how you’ve persevered with all of your learning both in school and at home.
Thank you to all the F2 children for being such an amazing class! I sure will miss you next year.
I will make sure I pop my head into your new classroom to see how you’re all getting on.
On the other hand, I am excited to welcome back our F1 children and continue their learning journey in Reception.
Have the best summer Foundation!
Our trip to the park
