Chestnut (Y1/2)

Chestnut Class

Class teacher: Miss Oatey (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning) and Mrs Tagg (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday).

Teaching assistants: Mrs Stevens

Hello and welcome to Chestnut Class page!

A very warm welcome to Chestnut Class! We are so pleased to have your child with us and are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, exploring and growing together. Our goal is to create a welcoming and engaging environment where every child can flourish.

From Monday 28th September, Chestnut Class will be taught by Miss Oatey Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning and Mrs Tagg Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday. 

However until Miss Oatey returns from maternity leave Mrs Tagg will be teaching everyday. We are very lucky to have Mrs Stevens as our class TA. 

Here are a few useful reminders as we begin the term:

• PE is every Tuesday. Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on this day, ready for an active session. The children need a plain white, red, navy or black t shirt (with no logos or designs), a pair of black shorts, leggings or joggers and a pair of black trainers or daps. 
• Please ensure all uniform is clearly named. If items are not named correctly we cannot return them to the correct owner.
• Water bottles should be brought in daily. We encourage children to drink water throughout the day and we refill them when needed.
• Snack time is mid-morning. A healthy snack will be provided, but your child is welcome to bring their own fruit or vegetables if they prefer.
• Reading is a vital part of your child’s learning. Please support us by reading with your child every day at home, even if it’s just for 10 minutes. Regular reading builds confidence, vocabulary and a love of stories that lasts a lifetime.
• We will set termly homework challenges via Dojo. This will contain a mix of English, Maths & creative tasks. Children are expected to complete at least one (or as many) of the tasks each term. All work will be celebrated at end-of-term showcases!

We’re very much looking forward to working with you to support your child’s development and celebrate all their successes. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Communication:

We will have a Class Dojo page where we will share information about events and activities happening in class. Sometimes, the Class Dojo pages will be updated with pictures/posts so you can be made aware of important information or fun things we have got up to in our class. 

It can also be used to message the class teachers. Please be mindful we will only message back during reasonable hours.

Please remember we are always available to speak to on the door before and after school – do approach us if you have any questions or concerns.

If you do not have access to our Class Dojo page please let Mrs Tagg or Mrs Stevens know.

Thank you