Hello and welcome back!
We hope you all had a lovely half-term break with your families. As we begin the second half-term of Autumn, we would like to share some information about what to expect over the coming weeks! This half-term is packed with exciting learning opportunities, enrichment activities, and plenty of fun!
To help keep you informed, we’ve put together this blog with key updates on curriculum coverage, PE, homework expectations, and ways you can support us in school.
📚 Curriculum Highlights
This half-term, we’ll be exploring:
- History: 1066 – what happened in 1066 and who were the important people during this time?
- Science: Animals including humans – Life cycles, what we need to survive and how to stay healthy.
- Class Text: The Owl who was afraid of the Dark.
🏠 Homework Expectations
Here’s a quick reminder of our weekly homework routines:
- Reading: Please ensure your child reads at least 3 times a week at home. Don’t forget to sign their home-school reading record. You’re also warmly invited to join us in the Reading Lair to read together!
- DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell: Children should aim to stay in the Green Zone by completing around 40 minutes of practice per week. Please focus on the ‘assignments’ as this is what we are working on in class.
- Bronze Reading Challenge: Encourage your child to work towards their Bronze Challenge, found at the back of their reading record.
- Class Blog: Keep an eye on our blog for regular updates and snapshots of our learning journey!
🏊 PE Days
- PE: Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon with Mrs Wales. Please ensure kits are clearly labelled and brought in each week.
📅 Key Dates
Monday 3rd November- All children back in school after half term.
Tuesday 4th November – Y2 Library visit
Tuesday 4th November- Opening Evening for Reception 2026 (6-7pm)
Monday 10th November- Anti- Bullying Week
Tuesday 11th November- Remembrance Day
Friday 14th November- Children in Need
Monday 17th November- INSET DAY- School closed to all children.
Friday 5th December- PTA Christmas Fair
Tuesday 9th December- Christmas morning performance
Wednesday 10th December- Christmas afternoon and evening performance
Friday 12th December- Christmas Jumper Day
Wednesday 17th December- Whole school panto visit
Friday 19th December- Break up for holidays
(Please also check the class blog and Dragon’s Roar for updates on upcoming events and important dates.)
We are super excited about the upcoming half term!
Miss Rayns and Mrs Rowe