Classes

Rabbits Class (Reception and Year 1)

Miss L Mallon/ Miss E Freestone

Our class is a mixed Reception and Year 1 class with all the Reception children and all of  the Year 1’s. The pupils are taught in mixed year groups throughout the day.

The school day begins with a morning registration activity followed by phonics, literacy and maths. After lunch pupils cover the rest of the curriculum. For Rabbits, PE is on a Monday and Friday afternoon. We have a covered outside area that allows the pupils to go outside rain or shine, and we also aim to use the playground, outdoor classroom and other outside spaces for planned learning as much as possible.

We send out homework for all pupils which varies from daily phonics/reading, spellings and Numbots. 

If you would like to come into school to look at your child’s work or to discuss any concerns this can be done by making an appointment.  However, I am available every day if something is too important to wait until a planned appointment, and I look forward to meeting with you often to share your child’s work, their successes and their progress.

Squirrels Class ( Year 2)

Mrs E Gaffney/Mrs D Fahy

Squirrels Class is a Year 2 class.

Each morning the children have a morning registration activity followed by phonics or reading lesson followed by Talk For Writing and Maths. In the afternoons we work on our topics, or do PE, RE, Art or Music..

The children will be heard read at least once a week  and we also would like them to read at home every day too. Please make a note or a comment, when you hear them read, in their Reading Record Book.

Children will be given home work on a Thursday  to be completed by the following Tuesday. The homework will vary to reflect what we are doing in class, or to reinforce basic skills.

Squirrels normally have PE on a Wednesday and a Friday. However, they should bring in their PE kit on a Monday and take it home for washing on a Friday. This avoids having to carry it every day, and means that the kit is always available should the teachers decide to fit in some extra PE.

I welcome opportunities to meet with parents and if you would like to speak to me, or have a look through your child’s work please make an appointment.  However, I am available every day if something is too important to wait until a planned appointment.

Foxes Class (Year 3 and Year 4)

Miss C Pepper

Foxes Class is a mixed Year 3 and 4 class, taught by Miss Pepper. The pupils work in mixed year groups throughout the day. In the mornings we cover Reading, Writing and Maths. After lunch, we teach the other curriculum areas, including topic work, Science, ICT, PE, Art and RE.

In class, the pupils read together in teacher-led groups, giving them the opportunity to read out loud and discuss the deeper meaning of the text. It is important that the pupils also continue to read regularly at home. Please record your comments in the reading record, as it is really useful to know how your child’s reading is progressing at home.

Homework for all pupils is handed out every Friday , with the expectation that it will be returned the following Friday.  The homework will be expectations are engagement with Timestables Rockstars and Numbots for maths each week as well as Reading for 20 minutes 5 times per week. Spellings to be learnt for a weekly test.  .

Foxes have PE on Tuesday and Wednesday, where children are allowed to wear their PE uniform on these days.  Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the activity as PE will take place both inside and outside. 

If at any time during the year you would like to call in to review your child’s progress, please make an appointment. However, I am available every day, either via Dojo or in at drop off/pick up, if something is too important to wait until a planned appointment. 

Badgers Class (Year 4 and Year 5)

Mr T Taylor

Badger Class is a mixed Year 4 and 5 class. The pupils work are taught in mixed year groups throughout the day.  In the mornings we cover Reading, Writing and Maths. After lunch, we teach the Core Knowledge Curriculum for History, Geography and Science.  We also teach Computing, RE and Art.

In class, the pupils read together in teacher-led groups, giving them the opportunity to read out loud and discuss the deeper meaning of the text. It is important that the pupils also continue to read regularly at home. Please record your comments in the reading record, as it is really useful to know how your child’s reading is progressing at home.

Homework for all pupils is handed out every  Friday, with the expectation that it will be returned the following Wednesday. The homework will be linked to the topics taught that week.  There will also be sellings to be learnt for a weekly test.

Badgers have PE on Tuesday and Thursday,  Please ensure your child has suitable clothing for the season, as we do try to get outside whenever possible.

If at any time during the year you would like to call in to review your child’s progress, please make an appointment. However, I am available every day if something is too important to wait until a planned appointment.

Otters Class (Year 6)

Miss K Avery

Year 6 is always an important year for all pupils with preparation for secondary school and the end of key stage National Curriculum tests. It will require a lot of hard work and dedication from your child but together we will get through it and along the way will have lots of fun!

The pupils in Year 6 are expected to take more responsibility around the school. This could be a formal role as School Council member or House Captain, or informally guiding, helping and supporting the younger pupils. The Otters will be expected to show visitors around the school, and will accompany the youngest children when we walk to church or visit places as a whole school.

There are also lots of opportunities to let our hair down during the year with residential trips to the wilds of Wales, and sporting and artistic performances to enjoy. We do lots of PE, particularly in the warmer months, and it is important that the Year 6 children have their PE kit in school all week, taking it home on Fridays for a wash.

If at any time during the year you would like to call in to review your child’s progress, please make an appointment. However, I am available every day if something is too important to wait until a planned appointment.