14th January 2022

In Year 1, the children were learning all about the parts of a flowering plant and worked in groups to label real plants.  In Year 2 the focus was comparing and classifying. Again the children worked in groups to use real natural objects and were able to discuss in their group how to classify the objects.

The topics are definitely well underway with the children in all year groups engaging well with the activities. You will see from 'Learning at a Glance' below, what they will be learning about next week. I am particularly looking forward to seeing the Year 2 kite designs.

Mrs Reynolds

In Reception this Week

In Play Learning this week the children in Reception have been creating space pictures and making, and measuring, moon craters.

Next Week's 'Learning at a Glance'

Class Worship - Grasshopper & Dragonfly

If you wish to attend the class worship for Grasshopper or Dragonfly then we do need you to register via the links below. 

We are still planning to invite parents in for class worship and any final decision will be communicated at least 3 days before. We ask that parents attending wear a face covering whilst on school premises and do not attend if they have any COVID symptoms.

Grasshopper Class Monday 24th January https://forms.gle/3nH3y2Gm2WTK2sfi7

Dragonfly Class Friday 28th January https://forms.gle/xX21PFHoqrcPHnXP8

Explorer Dome Visit 25th January

On Tuesday 25th Reception and Year 1 will have a Wow! visit from the Explorer Dome. Reception will have a planetarium show in the morning to kick off their Space topic for this half term and in the afternoon Year 1 will be having a science show to investigate light and shadows. 

Parent Consultations

The Spring Parent Consultations will be on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd February. We are currently planning for these to be face to face in school. Full details will be in the Newsletter next week.

Library & PE Days

All Library and PE Days remain the same this term and so children should bring in their Library bag and wear PE kit on those days. As a reminder these are:

There may be some weeks when these regular days are changed because of other events in school. Details of those already planned will be in the Class Home Pages if they are changed subsequently this will be communicated in this Newsletter.

Class Home Pages & Home Learning

The Class Home Pages have now been updated for the coming half term. Please log in to the school website to access your child's class page which will give details of what they will be learning this half term in each area of the curriculum and also any special days planned for their class.

Home Learning for this half term is now live and can be accessed on Tapestry for Reception and  Google Classroom for Years 1 & 2.

100 Club

The PFA 100 club returns.  For a one off cost of £10 you will be entered into a randomised draw each month, January to July inclusive.  The lucky winner receives £50 cash and all entries are rolled over to future draws.  You can buy as many entries as you wish.  The first draw will take place on 31st January.  Please buy your entries on Parentpay.

PFA Meeting

Thank you to all who attended the PFA zoom meet on Tuesday,  It was the biggest attendance and some really great fundraising ideas were mooted,  Watch this space for details of some ideas raised, including a Sandygate nearly new sale and an Easter egg hunt.

Dates for your diary

Bag to school - 3rd March.
PFA quiz night - 2nd April
More details will follow