Red Squirrel Class 2026 - 2027

Hello Red Squirrels!

Welcome back! I hope that you all had a fantastic summer filled with lots of fun and sunshine. I'm so excited to welcome you all back to our class. 

Here is some useful information for the year:

We will aim to read 1:1 with your child regularly alongside daily phonics/spelling sessions. Reading books will be sent home matched to the phonics stage that your child is working at. Please write in reading records when these are finished so that we can change them promptly. Reading books are to be brought into school daily. Phonics sessions will happen daily, beginning with recapping of phase 3 sounds for Year 1 and consolidation of Phase 5 for Year 2. Guided Reading sessions will take place regularly to allow children to read collaboratively and build their comprehension skills by discussing the story with their peers. These sessions will be delivered to year 2 to begin with and year 1 by the summer term. 

P.E will take place on a Tuesday and Thursday. Children can come into school in their P.E kit. Woodland School will be on a Friday morning. Please ensure that children wear suitable clothing and bring waterproofs and wellies every week. 

Spelling sessions will happen daily. At the beginning of each week, both year groups will receive a new spelling pattern along with two or three tricky words to practice. We will revise over these throughout the week before our "dictated sentences" session on a Friday where we will consolidate this learning. Year 1s spelling pattern will be phonics focused. These will be posted on the website under the "homework" section at the beginning of the week. If you are able to practice these at home then fantastic, but there is no pressure! :)

Our topics this year are "We're going on Safari", "Castles and Dragons" and "Bees."

On a Friday, children may bring in a small toy or game (non electronic) that they can share with others during choosing time in the afternoon. This will replace our traditional "show and tell" but also continue to promote the importance of speaking and listening. 

Our door is always open, so please drop in, email or give me a ring if you ever have any questions!! We will always be here to support as best we can.

We're going to have a fantastic year! 

Miss Anderson x