Welcome to Class One!

I hope you've all had a wonderful Easter break and that you're ready to get to work for the Summer term.  I can't wait to start our new topics this term.  We have our exciting trip to Blackpool Zoo coming up.  Please keep an eye on our reminders page for updates!

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 Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, but I would like PE kit to be sent to school on Monday and stay in all week if possible. Children will come home in their kit on a Friday.  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 plants. The children will learn about the parts of a plant how they grow and to identify common plants and trees. 

In history this term, we will be learning about the first flight and other famous aviators, linking back to our earlier learning about explorers. 

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

 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