Willow (Year 1/2)
Class Teachers: Miss Oatey and Mrs Goodman
Teaching Assistants: Miss Udell
Tuesday 22nd April
Dear Parents/Carers,
A very warm welcome back, we hope you have all had a lovely Easter Break. This term your child will be learning about The Great Fire of London with our exciting history topic. They will be learning about the key events of The Great Fire of London and will learn about why the fire spread so quickly. Your child will also be comparing how buildings and equipment have changed over time as well as some important fire safety messages. We have attached a copy of our topic web and knowledge organiser so you can see what your child will be learning about in each curriculum area.
We would really encourage children to find and bring in any books or information they can find relating to the topic.
Just a few reminders for this term:
Our P.E sessions are being held on Thursday. Please make sure your child has a P.E kit in school on this day (t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and daps/trainers). P.E kit should be labelled clearly with your child’s name, as should all school uniform and book bags. Could you also ensure book bags are checked regularly for letters etc.
Reading:
We will continue to read with your child weekly. It is important that you hear your child read at least four times a week and comment in their Reading Records.
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!
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. Our class text this term is
“Toby and The Great Fire of London”. 
If your child is in Year 2 they will also be reading “The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark” in their daily guided reading sessions.
Homework
We will continue to 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!
Just a few other general reminders for the term ahead:
- 1) As the weather gets warmer children will need to bring in their own water bottle to drink from throughout the day. If you feel your child needs sun cream please bring in a labelled bottle of sun lotion. Children will be encouraged to apply this independently before playtime if the UV levels are high.
- 2) Please ensure your child brings in a waterproof coat each day.
- 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) We have Celebration Assembly on Friday afternoon at 2:40pm which is a time to celebrate the learning and achievements of the week. The champion learner will get the privilege of taking Millie home for the weekend to look after. Please make sure he is back in school on the Monday so we can give him a full wash and groom!
- 5) 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 willow@bellefield.equamead.org
Kind Regards,
Miss Oatey Mrs Goodman Miss Udell
(Teacher Mon-Weds) (Teacher Thurs-Fri) (Teaching Assistant)
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