Welcome to Class One!

I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and that you're ready to get to work for the Spring term.  I can't wait to start our new topics this term. 

The school day begins at 8.45, when we will take the register and move straight into Little Wandle reading groups. After this, we will have English, a short break and then maths. In the afternoon, we will have phonics,  two "topic" lessons and another short break. The school day ends at 3.15 pm.  There will also be opportunities to access continuous provision during the day. 

The class will have PE lessons on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, but I would like PE kit to be sent to school on Monday and stay in all week if possible.  Please remember that PE kit is black shorts or a skort with a plain white t-shirt for indoor PE, with black joggers or leggings with a plain black hoodie for outdoor PE. These should be unbranded. Earrings cannot be worn for PE. 

Our science topic this term is all about animals. The children will learn how to tell the difference between different kinds of animals and all about animal diets. In the second half of the term we will be learning about human and animal bodies. 

In geography this term we will be learning about Appleby and India and comparing the different human and physical features that can be found in both places. 

During the spring term, homework will be phonics, reading and maths. 

 At Appleby Primary School, we encourage children to read as often as possible at home to an adult, as this will greatly support the development of their literacy skills. Children who read regularly at home make more rapid progress in all subjects. We have a “three times a week” reading challenge in Class One to encourage reading at home, with children who read five times a week getting additional dojo points.  

 If you have any questions, please use the "contact me" form.  Also, please keep an eye on our reminders page as I will update this regularly.

Mrs J. Tyson