I hope that you have had a fantastic and magical Christmas!

I am very excited to welcome all the children back for Spring Term. Our curriculum overview will give you an insight into your child’s learning for the term ahead.

Your child will be taught through a mixture of teacher led, teacher guided and child initiated learning, both indoors and outdoors. The children will also spend time exploring the outdoor environment and participate in outdoor learning activities Therefore, please ensure your child has a waterproof coat and some wellies in school each day. Can we also please ask that names are put inside wellies and coats so we can ensure they do not get misplaced.

The children will continue be split between the two classrooms - Class 7 and Class 8. This split will allow the children to learn within smaller groups and access learning and resources appropriate to their age and ability.

PE will take place every Tuesday afternoon. PE kits will be kept in school until the end of each term. Again, please ensure that PE kits, including footwear, are clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Your child may bring a water bottle into school each day if they prefer to do so, however, tap water and cups are available in Class 7 and Class 8. If you have ordered milk for your child, they will also have a carton of milk at snack time, along with a piece of fruit if they are in KS1. However, if your child is in KS2, fruit is not provided for children. Therefore, if your child is in KS2 and wishes to, they may bring a daily healthy snack into school for snack time.

We will continue to use home-school communication books, which will be written in daily by myself or a member of the class team. If for any reason I need to speak to you regarding your child’s day, I will contact you via telephone or on the school gate after school.

We operate an open door policy, so please do not hesitate to speak to myself if you have any questions or messages, which you would prefer not to put in the home-school communication book.  I will be available at the classroom doors at 8:30am and end of school 3:00pm. Alternatively, if your child attends school via a taxi service, please feel free to telephone the school office to leave a message and I will call you back at the earliest opportunity. 

Myself and the class team are looking forward to a fun filled spring term.

Miss Taylor

November 2020

Class 7 have been enjoying our topic ‘If You Go Down to The Woods’. During our topic so far have seen lots of our favourite characters including Goldilocks and The Three Bears, three Owl Babies, The Gruffalo and The Gingerbread Man. Our favourite parts have been baking Gruffalo crumble, making Owl Babies, and searching for the characters in our outdoor area.
We have been learning skills and knowledge across a range of subjects – Geography, History, Art, and ICT.
This half term Baby Bear has come back to visit Class 7. He’s come to learn all about celebrations. This will include Bonfire Night, Diwali, Birthdays and Christmas. The children will learn the stories behind theses celebrations and will reflect on their own memories of them.

  

February 2020

Today Class 7 went on a scavenger hunt around school. The clues led up back to our sand pit and hiding inside it was PETER RABBIT! Peter Rabbit has come to Palmers Cross for our Spring 2 topic ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’. Class 7 have made Peter Rabbit his very own house, bed and food/water bowls. Everyone is very excited for Peter Rabbit’s stay!

  

  

Class 7 performed a wonderful tear jerking set of Christmas carols this morning. Their singing and dancing was fantastic!
The children were joined by their friends and family who stayed after the performance to enjoy homemade mince pies whilst enjoying some Christmas craft.