Welcome to Caterpillar class!

Year one is the first year in Key Stage one so it may seem a little different at first, but we are sure that the children will settle in quickly.

Term 1 we will be studying West Malling!

We will be learning about historical and notable events in our local area and setting out on our own trip around our market town. We will be using the texts including The Very Hungry Caterpillar to produce a range of writing and embed learning. Our RE topic this term is God's Great Plan where we will look at the story of Creation and Noah's Ark.

Staff

We are fortunate to have a great team at More Park. Mrs Champkins will be in the classroom on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Bale will be in the classroom on a Thursday and Friday. We will also have Mrs de la Hoyde during the mornings and Mrs Agaj or Mrs Dowd during the afternoons.

Uniform

Please ensure that all uniform, PE kit and coats are labelled. This makes it easier for the children to find their belongings independently and helps return lost uniform quickly. PE kits need to be in school every day and will be returned at the end of the first term. PE will take place every Friday afternoon and the children will visit Forest school on a Wednesday afternoon during Term 1.

Drink and snack

Please send in a named water bottle daily and these will be returned daily. Please send them in filled and they will be replenished when necessary during the day. Please ensure lunch boxes are named as well as some of the children have the same lunch boxes. A fruit snack for morning break time is provided at school.

Reading

Books will be changed every Wednesday. We will send four books for your child to read over the course of the week, including two Little Wandle books and two sharing books. Children are expected to read a minimum of five times a week and we encourage you to ask questions alongside to support their understanding of the text.