We will be developing our writing skills by practising and applying our newly learnt phonics skills. We will be focusing on constructing phonetically plausible words and sentences whilst learning about the basics of punctuation.We will also be practising writing our full names, lists and labels.

We will be learning to count, write and use numbers to 20 and use simple addition and subtraction sums. We will focus on one greater and one less then within numbers to 20. We will be naming 2D and 3D shapes, ordering by length and learning vocabulary related to weight, capacity and volume. We will introduce the coins 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 20p and identify and match the amounts.

Is on a Wednesday, so children must ensure their pumps are in school. Children will not need full PE kit until after half term.

A P.E. kit consists of: a white t-shirt, blue (or black) shorts, and a pair of trainers for outdoor use, which they should leave in school.  As an optional extra, a dark coloured pair of jogging trousers and a jumper can also be worn when we are outside.  All P.E. kit must be labelled clearly with your child’s name.

 If your child has pierced ears, it would be much appreciated if you could remove their earrings on each morning of P.E.  Please note that staff are not able to remove them or cover them, so this will result in your child not taking part in our P.E. lesson and an alternative task will be provided for the child, this is due to health and safety reasons.  Long hair must be tied back. 

Red group Spring 1 – On Wednesday mornings, the children will also be taking part in Bushcraft activities in the secret garden.  They will need to bring a change of clothes, wellies, a warm coat, hat and gloves in a labelled carrier bag on this day. The children may get very muddy!  You should have received an additional letter on Tuesday by e-mail with full details of this activity.

 Our Year group Nativity will take place on Tuesday 17th December at 9:30  

We are encouraging the full-time children to come into the unit by themselves on a morning.  If you feel you would prefer to come in with your child, or if you want to see a member of staff you are welcome to do so.

Please remember to return your child’s homework bag on WEDNESDAYS.  It is important that your child’s reading bag is returned on their reading day so your child does not miss out on reading their book to a member of staff.

In P.E all full-time children will now be working on the apparatus.  Children need a pair of black pumps, a pair of navy blue shorts and a white t-shirt with their name written inside of each item and hung in a bag on their coat peg.  No jewellery is allowed so please remove and leave at home any earrings/chains/bracelets etc. on   Fridays so these valuables do not get misplaced.

Can we ask that all parents make sure they use the correct entrance and exit (from the Infant playground) for the Early Years Unit, so we can maintain a safe environment for all the children. If you arrive after 9:00 please use the main reception to enter the school building.

Thank you for remembering your 50p baking fund money every week as this helps us offer a mixed and varied curriculum.

If you have any questions regarding anything in the Unit, please do not hesitate to ask.