Welcome to Daisy Class

Your class teacher is Miss Lane.

Our class TA is Frances.

Hannah, Gerry and Jean will be working with us and also with Sunflower class. 

We have PE on Thursdays.

The children should wear their PE kit to school on PE days.

🌼 Welcome back to Daisy Class! 🌼

We’re delighted to welcome everyone back for another exciting half term in Reception! This term, our theme is Celebrations, and we’ll be exploring a variety of special occasions celebrated by different people and cultures.

Our storybooks this half term include, Winnie the Witch, Funny bones, People Who Help Us, Stick Man, and festive favourites like Christmas and The Christmas Story. These stories will help us learn about traditions, kindness, and community.

 All the children have now been assessed and placed into their new Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics groups. They’ll continue learning their sounds—please keep supporting their progress at home by scanning the QR codes to access the videos.  

In Literacy, we’ll continue developing handwriting through pattern drawing using our Letter Join program, alongside writing sounds with a focus on correct letter formation. We’ll also be strengthening fine motor skills through a variety of engaging activities.

 In Maths, we’ll be deepening our understanding of number and exploring the value of each numeral. 

In PSHE, we’ll be learning about ourselves and others, and exploring what it means to be a good friend.

The children will continue to access activities across all areas of the EYFS, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging independence, creativity, and curiosity.

Reminders

•     🧙‍♀️ Spooky Dress-Up Day: Friday 7th November – don’t forget to come dressed in your spooky best!

•    PE is on a Thursday - please remember to wear your kit to school every Thursday. 

•     📚 Book Changing: Please bring reading books in every Friday so they can be changed.

•     📲 Tapestry: Keep checking Tapestry to view your child’s learning journey and stay updated with important dates.

•     🧥 Half Term Challenge: Can your child put on their coat and zip it up independently? If so, they’ll earn a special certificate!

•     ❓ If you have any questions or are unable to access Tapestry, please let me know.

I’m really looking forward to another wonderful half term together.

Miss Lane

Please ensure your child has all their uniform, coats, P.E. kit and bags labelled clearly.  Thank you. 

School lunch 

All children in Year 0 are entitled to a free school meal and it is a good social and learning experience for the children, as well as saving you making a packed lunch every day!

The menu is designed and cooked from fresh by our experienced catering staff every day. The menu runs on a 4 week timetable and can be found here.

The Early Years staff have lunch with the children to encourage tasting and eating a variety of foods and good table manners.

Please come and ask any member of the Early Years staff anything you are unsure of. Every morning there is a member of staff at the gate that you can speak to. If it is something more detailed you can make an appointment to see the teacher after school.