Welcome back to Mistletoe class!

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back! Thank you for the warm welcome to Pulham, it has been a really lovely first week getting to know all of the children.

Mrs Brown will be covering my class on a Tuesday, as it is my SENDCo day and my PPA is on a Thursday afternoon which will be covered by Mrs Grant.

Curriculum

We are continuing using the CUSP curriculum which I have really enjoyed getting to grips with so far.

An outline of what we will be covering in each subject area is displayed in the table below:

For the first 3 weeks of the half term, Forest school will take place on Thursday in the afternoon. For reference, the dates are: 09/01/25, 16/01/25, 23/01/25. The remaining 3 Thursday afternoons will be PE.

The second PE lesson will be every Friday afternoon.

Reading Homework

The children have been given reading records this year and should read daily at home. The children can read to an adult, a sibling, favourite teddy or a pet! Please make sure that it is written in the record book and that it is signed by an adult once a week so we know you have seen it. These will be checked weekly on a Thursday.

The children have selected a book from our reading corner to read at home and school. If they are not on the phonics scheme this is the book they should read and record. If they are, the book they select is one to share with an adult or to just browse through and start their love of reading. They are only expected to read their Read, Write Inc books themselves.

What your child needs in school

The children must always have a named water bottle with them in school which will be placed under their table. No other items need to be brought into school; this includes fidget toys, pencil cases, toys, and stationery. If your child would benefit from a fidget tool, the school will supply it.

Uniform

Please consult the school website or recent letter to see what is expected to be worn to school in terms of uniform and PE kit. Smart trainers may be worn if they are completely black. Please make sure that your child always has a coat in school as we don’t stay in just because it’s raining. Whilst the weather is so cold, it would also be advisable to send them into school with a hat and gloves too!

Bags and Wellies

The children may bring in one bag, which must be a suitable size for hanging on their pegs, and a separate, named bag for their wellies (both of which must be named) to be stored on the welly rack.

If you have any questions at all about these or any other matters, please email me on jhill@pulham.norfolk.sch.uk. If you would prefer to speak in person, then please arrange a meeting with me via the school office. If you have a problem that your child couldn’t resolve themselves, please do encourage them to come and speak to me directly; it is so much easier to solve any problems when they happen! 

Kind regards

Mr Hill