Year 2 learning Challenge

On Friday, the learning challenge and curriculum newsletter was sent home. The newsletter will tell you all about the term ahead including what your child will be learning at school, homework expectations and school trips/ visitors.

Please note, there will be a weekly spellings and times tables tests held on Fridays (2, 5, 10 and 3x tables). Spellings will be handed out every Monday- but books will need to be returned each Friday for the tests. The tests will be completed at the back of homework books, or on paper if the book hasn't been returned.

In addition to weekly homework (reading, spellings and times tables), we have a learning challenge which is related to our class topics (please see below).

We would also like to invite you to our stay and learn sessions: 4th October (reading) and 20th November (maths). It is an opportunity for you to visit your child's classroom and explore their learning with us or ask any questions you might have.

First few days in Year 2!

The children have been having lots of fun getting to know their new classes and their new teachers. In Cherry class they have been set lots of different challenges and the children have been eager to complete them and show off their skills! It has been an exhausting week for many as the children get back into their school routines and learn new things about their classes- we have fitted in a lot! Have a look at the photos below to see a snippet of the last few days. We look forward to having you back on Monday!

The children completing the spaghetti and marshmallow tower challenge!

Indoor fun- the children completed a series of team tasks to win prizes, one included building a tower of cups- the winner's tower was 80cm! The children loved supporting each other and showing off their 4R skills through negotiating, working together, reflecting and being creative! Well done!

During early morning time (before 9am) the children are given activities and tasks that allow them to explore the curriculum, build skills and investigate our topics. Here the children are exploring 'the great fire of London', completing word games and art activities.

Our first week in Year One

Our first week in Year One

What a fantastic few days it has been! The new Year One children have settled in well and it has been a joy to see them happy and confident in their new environment.

They have enjoyed making new friends and exploring their new surroundings.

Take a look below at some of the things they have been up to...



In our 'Small World' area, we have some fancy new blocks designed for building. A picture of The Taj Mahal was put on the board for inspiration and Aimen built a fabulous palace from the blocks.

Thomas and Freddie used the big blocks in the outside area to build Big Ben. They even made the clock faces for the top- very impressive!

"I love the writing area the best. I also like the cars in the Small World. They look like Lightening McQueen." Ahussam, Mulberry

"I like playing with the ducks in the water area." Oliver, Rowan

"I like going into all the area in the classes, especially the art." Harry, Rowan

"The doctors area is the most fun." Lenny, Pine

Year One Curriculum Letter

Year One Curriculum Letter

Today/Tomorrow you will receive a paper copy of our curriculum letter. This will tell you a bit of information about what is happening in Year One this term. We have blogged a copy of this letter below.

Next week we will be assessing the children's reading levels in school. Your child will bring home their books and reading record on 17/9/18. Although they will not bring home a school book next week, please continue to encourage your child to read story books at home.

Any questions, please come and see your child's teacher at the end of the day.

Many thanks,

The Year One Team

Come and say hello to the Year One team!

Meet the team...

Welcome back to school! We are looking forward to getting to know you all.

Here are some photos of the teams to help you put names to faces. If you have any questions, we are around after school, so please come and say hello!


Rowan Class
Class Teacher and Year One Lead- Miss Chappel
Teaching Assistant- Mrs Davidson (formally Miss Richardson...congratulations!)
Wednesday cover PPA teacher- Mrs Charlesworth 

This is where the adults collecting children from Rowan Class need to wait a the end of the day.
We thank you in advance for being patient with us as we get to know your faces over the next couple of weeks! 




Mulberry Class
Class Teacher- Miss Hurrell
Teaching Assistant- Mr Maher
Wednesday cover PPA teacher- Mrs Dawson

This is where the adults collecting children from Mulberry Class need to wait a the end of the day.
We thank you in advance for being patient with us as we get to know your faces over the next couple of weeks! 



Pine Class
Class Teacher- Miss Davis
Teaching Assistant- Mrs Axford
Wednesday cover PPA teacher- Mrs Chance

This is where the adults collecting children from Pine Class need to wait a the end of the day.
We thank you in advance for being patient with us as we get to know your faces over the next couple of weeks.



Many thanks,

The Year One Team

Year One- Welcome!

Good Morning Year One!

We are very excited to see you all today.

When you make your way to your new classroom today, you may need to enter through a different door than you did last year. Please see below...



ROWAN CLASS
If you are in Rowan Class with Miss Chappel, you will need to turn left at the bottom for the ramp and enter through the door in the photo below.




PINE AND MULBERRY CLASS
If you are in Mulberry Class with Miss Hurrell or Pine Class with Miss Davis , you will need to turn right at the bottom for the ramp and enter through the door in the photo below. This is the same door as you entered through last year.



Don't worry if you make a wrong turn! There are lots of friendly faces around to help!

Welcome to Year Two!

Welcome back to school to our new year 2! This year we have 3 classes: Cherry, Chestnut and Cedar. Your teachers are very much looking forward to welcoming you back and starting the exciting year ahead.

Here are some photos of the teams and the location at which to collect your children at 3pm.

Chestnut class will be collected in the main playground by the shelter. Mrs Jennings and Mrs Pitts will be there to meet you.

Cedar Class (Mr Jackson & Mrs Clements) will be collected from the staff room door, in between the year 2 ramp and year 1.

Cherry class will be collected at the year 2 ramp from Ms Hammond, Mrs Kupriene and Miss Hamilton.

Looking forward to seeing and meeting you all,

The Year Two team