Foundation

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Making links

"Teachers know pupils' strengths and weaknesses very well"

We use a range of strategies to move forward when we are stuck.

We use our imagination and find new ways to do things.

We work together and share ideas.

We work carefully and diligently towards our goals.

We make connections with other skills and knowledge that we have.

Foundation

Willow Class Teacher:

Miss S Fletcher

Willow Teaching Assistants:

Mrs S King and Mrs S Maule

Holly Class Teacher:

Mrs K Swan

Holly Teaching Assistant:

Mrs P Page

Welcome to Whitelands Park School!

We hope that you enjoyed your Christmas break. This term our topic will be 'Julia Donaldson' . We are very proud of the children as most of them are now able to come in by themselves! Please see the curriculum summary attached.

Waterproofs and Wellies

We are very excited about all of the new equipment in our outdoor area and cannot wait to use it. As we will be outside in all weathers, please could your child bring in a named pair of wellies and a waterproof.

Planner

Your child will be coming home with a planner which you will need to check every day. We use the planners as a useful communication tool between school and home.

Reading

Please share a book with your child every day. It makes such a difference to their progress. Please record their reading in the planners as the children are rewarded with extra playtime.

PE Sessions

Holly - Thursday

Willow - Thursday

Please ensure your child has their PE kit in school at all times. If your child wears earrings please make sure that they can remove them independently or leave them out on PE days as they will not be allowed to wear them during PE sessions. Please ensure your child's PE kit and school uniform is clearly named.

Phonics

In Foundation and KS1 we follow the Read Write Inc Programme. The Read Write Inc. Phonics is a complete literacy programme, for 3 to 7 year-olds learning to read and write.