All class information has now moved to our WEDUC app. For more information on how to sign up to this, please contact the school office.
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Wraparound Club Reminder
Just a reminder that bookings for Wraparound Club need to be made a week in advance, so please book this week for week commencing Monday 17th April!
The Weduc App should have auto-updated today (Monday 3rd April) to the ‘Reach More Parents’ version with new, easier and enhanced features (but only if you have auto-updates turned on on your device).
If you do not have automatic updates turned on, you will need to re-download the app from the App Store if you have an iPhone or the Google Play Store if you have an Android.
Weduc app will be updated in the Easter holidays to be called ‘Reach More Parents’
New Reach More Parents App is coming!
Weduc has redesigned the App for Reach More Parents with major enhancements to the layout, accessibility, and general ease of use.
What do I need to do as a parent? If your phone has automatic updates turned on, there is nothing you need to do, as the app will update automatically on 03/04/2023. If you do not have automatic updates turned on, you will need to re-download the app from the App Store if you have an iPhone or the Google Play Store if you have an Android.
Can I still access the same features? Yes. The features you already use such as Newsfeed, Absence Reporting and Messaging are still accessible.
What’s new? You can find a PDF document attached which will give you a detailed breakdown of everything that has changed in the app.
Days things happen this spring term for Year 1s!
Hi everyone,
I hope you all had a good half term and made the most of the sunshine. I just want to update you on a few changes and remind you of what happens and when!
PE will continue to be a Monday and Friday, so children need to come dressed in PE kits please.
Forest School will be every other Wednesday, starting this week. Future dates are below. Please can children come to school wearing ‘scruffs’ and shoes/trainers (not wellies – please bring those in a bag!). Dates:
Wed 15th March
Wed 29th March
Library: our library day has gone back to a Tuesday for this half term. If your child wishes to borrow a new book, then they will need to bring back the one they took home the week before.
A reminder that you can now order your child’s lunch at home and we are happy for you to do so as it saves us a bit of time in a busy morning! There is no obligation to do so, however!
Remember that every Friday, e-books are allocated. Check your login details from the office (in an email) for how to access these.
Continue listening to your child read at home. There are so many children making fantastic progress with their reading and this is helped by the great support at home. Thank you!
As always, if you have any questions, queries or concerns then please don’t hesitate to see myself or Mrs Manna (Thu, Fri) or email during working hours.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow,
Ms Vincent
Children’s Mental Health Week
Next week, it is Children’s Mental Health Week. We would like to show our support for this by joining in with their ‘Dress to Express’ day next Friday 10th February. The children can come to school in their own clothes to express their personality.
If your child/children has PE on this day then they can either bring their PE kit to get changed, bring some trainers or do PE in their own clothes if they are already suitable (i.e. trainers and tracksuit bottoms).
The week is run by a charity called Place 2 Be. We are joining in with the activities and Dress to Express day to raise awareness of children’s mental health, however, if you would like to make a donation to the Place 2 Be Charity you can do so through their website directly.
Speaking and listening activity this Friday
Hi everyone,
At the moment, we are having a big push on developing the Year 1’s speaking and listening skills. We would like the children to bring something in/or to talk about something they do or an activity they enjoy outside of school. They will be talking to other children and an adult in small groups about their chosen item or topic of interest. Could you ensure that your child has something prepared for this Friday, the 3rd February? Children feeling particularly nervous about this will have the opportunity to work with another child.
Many thanks,
Mrs Manna and Ms Vincent.
Library and Forest School updates Year 1
Hi everyone,
Now that it is a new term, we have changed our library day to a Friday. When children borrow a library book, they are welcome to keep it for a few weeks. However, we are not able to let them take out a different book whilst they still have it. There may also be opportunities on a Thursday to swap their book during lunchtimes, helped by Year 6 librarians.
I’m changing the day of Forest School to a Wednesday as I hadn’t realised that reception class use the wooded area every Tuesday! It will still be every other week as per the dates I gave out a few days ago (just a day later!). No Forest School next week. The next one will be Wednesday 18th January.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all! We hope you had a fantastic Christmas. On behalf of all of the adults in Year 1, thank you so much for all of the kind cards and gifts. They were very much appreciated. I was sorted for things to eat, drink, read and look at over the Christmas break!
Just a few things to draw your attention to:
I have just posted an overview of our learning on this page and on the Year 1 class page which details what we are covering in each subject throughout spring.
PE days are Monday (outdoor, weather permitting) and Friday (indoor).
We are having a Forest School session every other Tuesday. The first one will be next Tuesday (10th Jan). Can your child please wear ‘scruffs’ for this session and bring wellies and a waterproof coat, scarf, gloves etc.? Thanks.
Here are the dates for the Forest School sessions:
10th Jan: Forest School
17th Jan: No Forest School. This will be a DT session so normal uniform please!
24th Jan: Forest School
31st Jan: DT, so normal uniform.
7th Feb: Forest School
14th Feb: DT. Normal uniform.
Snacks should be healthy and ideally fruit or veg please.
Can we politely ask that children do not bring toys into school in the hope that they can do a ‘Show and Tell’?! We will try and build in opportunities for learning-related show and tell sessions but will let you know when these happen. Children are always welcome to bring in achievement certificates and any stories that they write, however!
As always, if you have any concerns, queries or questions, please free to email or catch us at the end of the day (bear in mind, sometimes it is tricky to have a quality conversation at pick-up time!!).
Here’s to an exciting new term, longer days and milder weather!
Ms Vincent
Party tomorrow
A little reminder that it is our Christmas party tomorrow afternoon so please bring party clothes in a named bag. The children will change after lunch.
Many thanks.
