Welcome Back Clover Class!

I hope you have had a good summer break. I am so excited to welcome your child into Clover Class or back after their summer break. I am really looking forward to learning more about your children and watching friendships develop. We have lots of exciting experiences planned.

Please make sure your child has their book bag, water bottle and coat in school every day. A pair of wellies can be left at school on our welly rack in our outdoor area.

Maths this half term:

English this half term:

• Reception - subitising to 3, counting skills, composition of 3 and 4, subitise objects, comparison of sets.
• Year 1- revisit of Reception topics- recap bonds to 5/10, comparison, counting, number patterns

Counting within 100

Story Time books:

Martha's Map

Squirrels who squabbled

What makes me a me?

Reading:

• Reception - Fred talk games, picture card recognition, set 1 recognition
• Year 1 - Structured Storytimes incorporating vocabulary

Writing:

• Sentence composition and dictated sentences.
• Tales Toolkit and telling stories.

Science this half term:

RE this half term:

• Seasonal changes and daily weather, Introduction to plants

• What do my senses tell me about the world of religion and belief?

Wider Curriculum this half term:

Forest School:

Geography – Continents, Oceans, Countries of the UK

Forest School sessions this half term will be on Monday afternoons with Mrs Shreeve. For all Forest School sessions, children should come to school wearing their uniform and bring a complete change of clothes for the afternoon.

Children must wear long trousers for these sessions to protect their legs against insects, long grasses, nettles and brambles in the meadow.

If your child borrows any Forest School clothing from us in a session, please ensure this is returned to us for other children to use.

Art – Drawing / Drawing Club

Music – Singing

PSHE - PATHS

RSHE – Family and Relationships

PE – Body management

PE lessons will take place on Friday mornings.

Please make sure your child comes to school wearing the correct PE kit on Fridays. Long hair should be tied back and earrings covered to ensure safe participation in PE lessons.

If your child wears earrings, please ensure they know how to remove them or send in tape they can use to cover them.

Help at Home:

Reception

Watch phonic videos at home

Encourage your child to use cutlery at home.

Encourage your child to dress/ undress themselves at home.

Share your child's library book.

Year 1

Practice your phonic sounds at home and read your RWI book daily .

Encourage your child to show numbers to 10 on their fingers.

Practice bonds to 5 and 10.

Count from different numbers within 100.

Share your child's library book.

Communication:

Important Dates:

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

If you would like to arrange a meeting, please do so via the school office. Alternatively, I (or another member of staff) will be available for a quick chat at most morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.

• 3 September 2026: Children return to school

• 21 September – 25 September: Healthy Living Week

• 6 October: SEND Parent Consultations

• 9 October, 2pm: Parent Afternoon Session

• 23 October – 1 November 2026: Half Term break

I am looking forward to welcoming your children for an exciting year in Clover Class!

Mrs Gascoyne