Welcome to Class One!

I hope you've all had a wonderful summer break and that you're ready to start a new year.  I can't wait to welcome everyone to Class One!

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 Phonics, English, a short break and then maths. In the afternoon, we will have two "topic" lessons and another short break. The school day ends at 3.15 pm.  There will also be "continuous provision" activities available during lessons to further develop children's understanding through enquiry-led learning. 

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 materials. The children will learn how to tell the difference between the object and the material it is made from. We will also think about why materials have been chosen for their purpose and we will sort materials into groups, working scientifically. 

In history, we will be learning about why explorers are significant, learning about famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong and Mae Jemison. We will embed this learning in English lessons, where our first book of the year will be Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers.

The only homework during the autumn term will be reading, reviewing our sounds for the week and practising number bonds to 10.  This will be set on a Friday and to be returned on the following Thursday. 

 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