If your child is unable to attend school for an extended period of time, please call the office on 0121 675 3573 and arrange a telephone meeting with Miss Langford (RL), Mrs Bridges (RB) to discuss your child’s learning.
This half term, the children will learn all about plants and growing, They will be able to name the parts of a plant using the correct vocabulary and they will plant their own sunflower seeds. We will go on plant and minibeast hunts and try to find signs of summer!
Welcome to the magical world of fairy tales! Let’s find out more about our favourite stories and discover some new ones.
This half term, we’ll play imaginatively with a model castle and small world characters and explore different castles and who lives in them. We’ll look at different character types, and decide whether our favourite characters are ‘goodies’ or ‘baddies’, linking music to these different characters. Using different materials and ways of joining, we will create costumes for our fairy tale characters and talk about how certain characters’ clothes (such as princes and princesses) have changed over time. We’ll read lots of stories and look at the ingredients that go into a fantastic fairy tale, and we will even be visiting Warwick Castle!
This half term, the children will be learning about different festivals celebrated at this time of year. We will begin the half term, learning all about Diwali and why this is an important celebration for Hindus. We will also learn about Christmas and how this time of year is celebrated by Christians. Throughout this topic, we will also be observing and talking about the changes in the environment as we move from autumn to winter.
This half term, the children will be learning about different festivals celebrated at this time of year. We will begin the half term, learning all about Diwali and why this is an important celebration for Hindus. We will also learn about Christmas and how this time of year is celebrated by Christians. Throughout this topic, we will also be observing and talking about the changes in the environment as we move from autumn to winter.
Our topic this half term, focuses on celebrating the ways in which we are different to others. We will find out that we are all unique and special. The children will have a chance to tell us all about their families and we will be exploring who can help us in the local community.
This half term, the children will learn all about plants and growing, They will be able to name the parts of a plant using the correct vocabulary and they will plant their own sunflower seeds. We will go on plant and minibeast hunts and try to find signs of summer!
This half term, we will be writing with a lot more independence. Children will be expected to write simple sentences using their phonics knowledge to help them with their spelling. They will use capital letters, full stops and finger spaces with more consistency.
The children will continue to be part of a daily ready reading lesson. We will also be working on our comprehension skills and answering questions about our whole class stories and texts.
This half term, we will learn to identify odd and even numbers. We will also double numbers and learn how to solve missing number problems. We will practise number bonds to 10 and continue working on addition and subtraction.
Physical activity not only improves health, reduces stress and improves concentration, but also promotes correct physical growth and development. Exercise has a positive influence on academic achievement, emotional stability and interaction with others.
PE will continue to be on Wednesdays and Thursdays so please ensure your child has their correct PE kit in school, including their PE t-shirt, shorts and pumps. Your child will need to be able to get themselves changed into their PE kit so please allow your child to practise this at home. It would be extremely useful if children could bring in a pair of gym pumps and a pair of trainers. During the cold weather, please provide warm clothing for lessons outside.
You will be expected to record reading in your child’s diary. This is a fantastic resource for the children to use, but also key for parent and teacher communication. Please read with your child, at least 3 times per week and record this in their diary with further comments.
Read, Write, Inc phonics videos will be sent home each week for your child to watch. They will also have a picture book to talk about at home. Alongside this, please practise the sounds in the ‘Speed Sounds’ book each day. Please encourage your child to speak about their day at home. Encourage the children to make friends and play together cooperatively. Children should be able to independently use the toilet and make healthy choices when eating. Please also show your child how to eat using a knife, fork and spoon. Read with your child regularly whether this is their school reading book or signs in the environment. Encourage the children to ‘write’ and mark make whenever possible whether this is drawing pictures or writing a shopping list using the sounds they know.
Please hear your child read their home reading or picture book every day at home. Practise reading letter sounds with your child using the ‘My Speed Sounds’ book.
Good attendance and punctuality is essential to help your child achieve the best they possibly can.
Every week the attendance cup is awarded to the class with the best attendance – hopefully our class can win the cup lots of times this coming term!
We will also be awarded points in the Punctuality League. Let’s see if we can beat last year’s score.
Please ensure children wear the correct school uniform, including black shoes and plain socks. Jewellery must not be worn. Please label all items so that they can be easily reacquainted with children if they are mislaid. This includes the inside of coats, shoes, hats, gloves and scarves.
Children can achieve house points for trying hard with their work!
We aim to teach the children about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. With this in mind, our fantastic chef provides a range of healthy snacks.
We are committed to providing excellent food that is healthy, tasty, nutritionally balanced and is presented in an attractive way that the children will enjoy. A School Dinner is currently provided Free for Reception
Children can achieve reward stamps for trying hard with their behaviour! Every time they collect 50 stamps, they are awarded with a certificate.
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