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 Families, 

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! We are delighted to welcome both familiar and new faces to Angelfish Class and are excited to begin another year of learning, discovery, and fun together. 

This term, our theme is Toys, which we will explore through fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and exciting cross-curricular learning opportunities. We will be reading a range of high-quality books about toys to inspire our storytelling and creative writing. We will continue using Drawing Club to develop our imagination and communication skills and are looking forward to introducing Curious Quest later in the term to further encourage creativity and independent thinking. 

Reading is one of the most important skills your child will develop, and your support at home makes a huge difference. 

Reading books will be sent home on Wednesdays. Books will only be changed if they have been signed in the reading diary to show they have been read at home. 

This year, we will be using a reading chart in class to celebrate our home reading achievements. Every day your child reads at home will help them work towards earning a prize. Reading certificates will also be awarded in assembly after every 25 reads, giving children lots of opportunities to celebrate their success throughout the year. 

Thank you for supporting your child with regular reading practice. 

Children will take part in daily phonics lessons in small groups, focusing on reading and spelling. Each week, they will participate in five Storybook lessons alongside daily Speed Sound sessions to help build confidence and fluency. 

Our PE days this term are on Tuesdays  and Thursdays. 

Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit on these days. Earrings should be removed before school or covered with plasters. 

This term, we will be developing our ball skills and taking part in a variety of team games and activities. 

We value the support that families provide at home and ask that children complete the following each week: 

• Read at home as regularly as possible and record this in their reading diary. 

• Practise any phonics sounds or words sent home. 

• Complete any optional half-termly creative challenges linked to our learning theme. 

Regular reading and phonics practice have a significant impact on children's progress and confidence in school. 

In Maths, we will be following the Power Maths scheme alongside our Mastering Number lessons. We will focus on number and place value before moving on to addition and subtraction, developing both fluency and reasoning skills. 

Our Science topic is Materials, where we will investigate different materials and their properties through practical exploration and investigation. 

In History, we will learn about the history of toys including learning about the toys that our families used when they were little.  We will be learning about changes to toys in living memory.  

Our PSHE unit is Being Me in My World, where we will think about belonging, responsibilities, friendships, and our roles within the school community. 

In Design and Technology, we will learn about mechanisms, including wheels and axles. We will use these skills to design, make, and evaluate our own carnival floats inspired by special places around the world. 

In Computing, we will explore moving robots, developing our understanding of simple algorithms, programming, and problem-solving. 

Throughout the term, children will have access to continuous provision opportunities linked to our learning. These activities will encourage them to explore, practise, and deepen their understanding through purposeful play and hands-on experiences. 

We are looking forward to an exciting term filled with creativity, curiosity, and memorable learning experiences. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the year. 

Mrs Clarkson and the Angelfish Team