Class 1
Miss Bullen
Timetable & Routines
Morning Drop-Off:
- Children are welcome in school from 8:45 a.m. each day to complete an early morning task in the classroom.
- Parents should drop off their children at the classroom door, where a staff member will meet them.
- Registration is at 9:00 a.m.
End of School Day:
- The school day finishes at 3:15 p.m.
- Children will be brought to the playground for collection at 3:15 p.m.
- Please do not collect directly from the classroom to avoid congestion on the path.
Collection by Others:
- If your child is being collected by someone other than yourself, please inform the class teacher.
- You can also relay messages to the school office via phone or email.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and safe school day for everyone!
Equipment
Water Bottles:
- Children must bring a named water bottle to school daily to stay hydrated.
- Please note that squash is only allowed at lunchtime.
Milk:
- Milk is provided to children on the milk list (parents must sign up via Cool Milk).
- Once children turn five, they are no longer eligible for free milk unless parents choose to pay for it.
Snacks:
- The school provides snacks, so children do not need to bring their own.
PE Days:
- Our class PE day is Wednesday.
- On PE days, children should come to school dressed in their PE kit and school jumper/cardigan.
Book Bags:
- Please ensure book bags are brought to school every day.
Spare Clothes:
- If your child is prone to accidents, please provide a spare set of clothes to keep on their peg.
- While we have some spare clothes available, our supplies are limited.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and organized school day for all children!
Homework
Homework:
- Formal homework tasks will not be set for Reception children until the summer term.
Reading Expectations:
- Children are expected to read 5 times each week for at least 10 minutes.
- School reading scheme books will be sent home on Monday and collected on Friday. These books must be returned on Friday as they are needed for other children.
- It is important that your child reads the book provided by the school to support their decoding, prosody, and comprehension skills.
- Reading for pleasure is also encouraged. Children are welcome to read other books of their choosing.
Library Books:
- To support reading for pleasure, children will have the opportunity to borrow a book from our school library.
- Class 1’s library day is TO BE CONFIRMED.
Recording Reading:
- Please record home reading in the home/school reading record book.
Thank you for supporting your child’s reading journey!