Welcome to Oak Class!

We are ready to kickstart our brand new year with lots of fun in Reception. We will be focusing on getting to know each other, settling into our new routines and becoming a part of the Barrow family. After settling in, we will share all about ourselves and our families, we will explore the season of Autumn and we will read lots of exciting stories together. A favourite for this half term is 'We're going on a bear hunt!'

This term's topic is called 'Marvellous Me!'

We will be reading lots of books together, starting off with:

'Shark in the park on a windy day', 'The tiger who came to tea' and 'We're going on a bear hunt'.

In a few weeks we will be going for a walk in the local area, searching for signs of Autumn - date to be confirmed once the children have settled in.

Who's Who?

Class Teacher: Miss Crossley

Teaching Assistant: Miss Parkinson (covers on Monday afternoons)

(Mrs Berry will cover the class usually on Thursday afternoons whilst Miss Crossley has her SEND time.)

Our Timetable

Our PE day for the Autumn term is: Thursday

Please come to school dressed in your PE kit on Thursdays.

Our class library day is: Wednesday

Please ensure your child brings their school library book in on this day, so they can change it.

Key Information for Parents

To keep up to date it is vital that parents regularly read our weekly newsletter, which is emailed directly to you on a Friday.  This is packed with important information and key dates for your diary.

Reading at Home

Reading is very important and it opens up a world of learning to our children. At Barrow our long term aim is for all children to develop a passion and love of reading, as well as becoming confident readers across the curriculum. 

Every child at Barrow will be given a school banded reading book by their class teacher and a phonics book. The phonics books will be changed on Fridays, in line with new sounds being taught in class. The book band books will be changed as needed, after reading through a few times and being confident with the text and comprehension. We ask that all children read to an adult THREE times per week and this should be signed and recorded in your child's reading diary.  This will be checked weekly by your child's class teacher.  In addition, all children will choose their own library book, they can keep the book for ONE week and must return it to school on their allocated library diary.  If your child does not return their library book, they will not be able to take another book out.

After School Clubs 

Details of termly after school clubs will be displayed on the school's newsletter.  To book onto an after school club please contact the school office.

Any questions? Please feel free to:

• Catch me at the door
• Ring or email the office office@barrow.lancs.sch.uk for any queries or if you would like to arrange a meeting.