Welcome to Year 1 and 2 at Springmoor Grange School.
Classes
- Oak – Y1 – Mrs Paxton and Miss Dewey (HLTA)
- Elm – Y1 – Miss Robson and Mrs Thompson (HLTA)
- Maple – Y2 – Mr Webb
- Birch – Y2 – Mrs Shepherd and Mrs Walker (HLTA)
Reading Books
Each week, children will be assigned an online reading book using the ‘Collins Big Cat’ online library. https://ebooks.collinsopenpage.com/ Collins logins are available from school.
These books are matched to each individual in-line with their phonics work in school, making them both accessible and challenging at the correct level for your child.
In school, your child will take part in three guided reading group sessions per week, where we read their Little Wandle books with a focus on decoding, prosody and comprehension. Once per week your child will also read on a 1:1 basis with a member of staff within our class.
Reading Records
They will also bring home one book from school to read in their free time. A record of these books will be kept at school in the event of any losses/damage. Please ensure that your child accesses these texts as often as possible and record instances of reading at home in the Reading Records provided.
Please find our reading expectations explained below:
PE Days
Children need to have PE kits in school with them all week.
In their kits, there should be appropriate sportswear: black bottoms, a white T-shirt and suitable trainers.
We kindly ask that your child does not wear earrings to school on this day and all hair must be tied back.
During the Winter months, children should also bring in a warm jumper/hoodie, as some sessions will be taking place outside.
Homework
Children will be set homework on a Friday and this should be returned to school by the following Wednesday.
How to get in touch
The most convenient method of communication is our SeeSaw, which allows direct messaging and posting on your child’s journal. We will use Seesaw to share images of the amazing learning and experiences that we offer within school, as well as to inform you of any new information.
As always, if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your child’s progress, please contact us and we are happy to help.
