Chestnut (Y1/2)
Chestnut Class
Class teacher: Miss Rogers (Miss Porter on a Tuesday 11-2 and Thursday afternoon).
Teaching assistants: Mrs Williams on a Monday and Miss Porter Tuesday to Friday. Whilst Miss Porter is teaching, Miss Mason is TA on a Tuesday 11-2 and Mrs Williams is TA on a Thursday afternoon.
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have a very exciting term ahead of us in Chestnut Class! Our topic this term is ‘What is the Weather Like Here in the UK?'. It will focus the four seasons, common weather patterns in the United Kingdom and extreme weather. I have attached a copy of our topic web so you can see what your child will be learning about in each curriculum area, as well as a Geography knowledge organiser.
We would really encourage children to find and bring in any books or information they can find relating to the topic.
knowledge organiser seasons.pdf
Just a few reminders for this term:
Our P.E sessions are being held on a Wednesday afternoon. Please make sure your child comes into school wearing their PE kit. Could you also ensure book bags are checked regularly for letters etc.
Reading:
As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. When you help your child learn to read, you are opening the door to a world of books and learning. Reading aloud to children is the best way to get them interested in reading. Before long they will grow to love stories and books. Eventually they will want to read on their own.
With the help of parents, children can learn how to read and can practise reading until they can read for their own enjoyment. Then they will have a whole world of information and knowledge at their fingertips!
Some children will take Readerful books home as they have progressed through our Phonics books and are ready to develop their fluency and comprehension through our levelled system. These will be changed every two weeks if your child has read enough at home.
However, some children will continue to take a Phonics book home. These books will contain sounds your child still needs to practise as identified in a recent phonics assessment. These will be changed weekly.
It is important that you hear your child read at least four times a week and comment in their Reading Records.
Children also develop their reading and comprehension skills during our English lessons. We aim to provide a rich variety of texts for children to promote love for reading.
Communication:
We will have a Class Dojo page where we will share information about events and activities happening in class. We also endeavour to update our 'class stories' each week, this will give you a snapshot into the learning that your child is taking part in.
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.
Homework:
Homework challenges are sent home termly rather than weekly 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! Here is the homework for this term, with the deadline being Friday 11th July:
Just a few other general reminders:
- 1) Children will need to bring in their own water bottle to drink from throughout the day.
- 2) Even though the weather is warming up, children need a coat in case of rain.
- 3) KS1 children are offered a piece of fruit or raw vegetable (funded by the Government) as a healthy snack, promoting commitment to healthy living. However, if your child would prefer to bring their own snack please feel free to do so! (fruit or vegetables only please)
- 4) Please ensure all uniform is clearly labelled with your child’s name.
If you have any further questions about the year ahead please do not hesitate in speaking to us either before/after school or alternatively emailing chestnut@bellefield.wilts.sch.uk.
Kind Regards,
Miss Rogers Miss Porter, Miss Mason and Mrs Williams
(Class Teacher) (Teaching Assistants)
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