Class Teacher - Mrs D Clarkson

Welcome to the Angelfish class.

This page will give you all the information you need about what is happening in our class, such as PE days, homework, trips, events and the areas that we will be learning about during the term.

Dear Angelfish Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to welcome you back after the Easter holidays and hope you all had a lovely break. This is an important term as we begin to prepare the children for the next academic year. Over the coming weeks, we will gradually increase more formal teaching and reduce time spent in continuous provision to support the children as they get ready to move into Year 2 or Year 3.

We will also be preparing for the Phonics Screening Check in June, with a particular focus on reading words containing alternative sounds. Phonics packs covering these sounds were sent home at the end of last term and can be used to support your child’s learning at home.

In English, children will be exploring the traditional tales Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk, learning about characters, settings and story structure.

In Maths, we will be learning to count forwards and backwards in 2s, 5s and 10s, as well as counting forwards and backwards from different starting points up to 100. We will be developing confidence with counting backwards, which is just as important as counting forwards and simply needs regular practice to master.

In Art, we will be studying the work of artist Anna Atkins and experimenting with sun prints, negative space and composition.

In Design and Technology, we will be learning about healthy foods, tasting different fruits and designing our own fruit kebabs.

We are also very excited about our visit to Willingham Woods in week two, where the children will be learning all about woodlands and taking part in Geography fieldwork.

This term our PE dates are Thursdays and Fridays. Please ensure that earring are removed or covered over with plasters or surgical tape.

We look forward to working with you this term, please speak to a member of our team if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Angelfish Team

Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a fantastic term of learning and discovery!

The Angelfish Team