Dear Parents and Carers,

We are thrilled to welcome your child to our classes in which we teach Year 1 and Year 2, where we have an exciting year ahead filled with wonderful learning opportunities. Our aim is to support your child's growth and development throughout the year. Here's a glimpse of what's in store:

Exploration and Adventure:

• We have planned an exciting forest expedition, allowing your child to connect with nature and explore the outdoors.
• Later in the year, we'll take a journey back in time to experience life aboard the SS Great Britain, uncovering history along the way.
• And of course, your child will have the chance to shine as they perform in our enchanting nativity performance in December.

Year 1 and 2 Teaching Team: Meet our dedicated teaching team:

• Fox Class: Mrs Stevens and Mrs Rigby (teachers) and Mr Williams (teaching assistant)
• Badger Class: Mr O'Reilly and Mrs Smith (teachers) and Mrs Elmer (teaching assistant)
• Dragonfly Class: Mrs Webb (teacher) and Mrs O'Shaughnessy (teaching assistant)

PE Days: Please ensure your child comes to school prepared for PE on the following days:

• Fox Class:  Thursday and Friday
• Badger Class: Wednesday and Friday
• Dragonfly Class: Wednesday and Friday

Homework: In Years 1 and 2, we believe that consistent reading is key to your child's development.  This forms the main part of our homework in Years 1 and 2.

• Your child should read at least 3 times a week (research shows this frequency makes the most impact). Reading books can be changed on a Monday and/or Friday, but please make sure your child reads each book at least twice and discusses it with you.  You should record all reading at home on the Learning with Parents reading log - https://learningwithparents.com/.  Please let us know if you have not received an invitation to join.
• For maths homework, the children use Numbots, an engaging platform that adapts as your child progresses.  Their target is 30 minutes of Numbots practise per week to enhance their number fluency skills.  Please let us know if you do not have their login details.

We are here to support your child's learning journey, and communication is important to us. We will keep in touch through Class Dojo, and you are always welcome to talk to us at the start and end of the school day.

We look forward to a fantastic year of growth, discovery, and achievement.

Please see below for our knowledge organisers for the term.