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Gayton

CE Primary School

Gayton Class 1, Miss Hillier

Welcome to Class One!

Dear Parents,

We are so happy to welcome you and your child into Class One this year. Miss Dixie and I are excited about the learning environment and all of the things we have planned this term and across the course of the year. The new reception children are gradually staying longer as the days go on and we look forward to welcoming them full time and getting into the full swing!

Our PE Days may vary from week to week. We will be working on our own personal co-ordination and balance skills but will also apply these in small games. Children should always have a PE kit in school, an indoor kit but also a jumper, jogging bottoms, and trainers in case we go outside in the cooler weather.

All children will be given two reading books in the following weeks. One will be a coloured book-banded book, which will be giving the children a varied diet of genres. The other will be a phonics decodable book which can be used to consolidate any phonics reading. Reading at home is of the utmost importance to a child’s learning. Reading is their gateway to all learning and therefore, listening to your child reading regularly where possible is something we ask and are grateful for.

In English this term we begin with ‘Room on a Broom’ and will be looking at different cumulative tales. Some examples of cumulative tales you could read with your child are ‘The Elephant and the Bad Baby’, ‘Where the wild things are’ and ‘The Smartest Giant in Town.’ It would be helpful if you could highlight that these stories repeat and build as they go through.

In History lessons we will be looking at toys from the past. If you have any vintage toys or know anyone that would like to speak to the children, we would be very interested so please do let us know.

The Curriculum overview for the term is attached so that you can see what we have planned. Please do catch me on the door or ask if you have any questions or queries.

Looking forward to seeing you and sharing your child’s learning this year,

Miss Charney Hillier