AUTUMN 2!

What a busy half term Autumn 1 was! Hopefully most of the children in Oak class are now feeling more settled and comfortable in their new school, it is a huge change for them and they have done a great job in building relationships, getting to know each other and the staff, and managing their feelings and emotions. We will continue this journey together throughout the year and Miss Parkinson and Miss Crossley are looking forward to the exciting next steps as we move into our new classroom - Oak Lodge! We will have more space, a wonderful outdoor area and I am confident the children will just love it.

This term's topic is called 'Peek into the Past'. We will also be focusing on different Celebrations such as Diwali, Bonfire night and of course the special time of Christmas.

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

'Chapatti Moon', 'Star in the jar' and Miss Crossley's favourite... 'Stick Man'.

In a few weeks we will be holding a very special Grandparent Stay and Play session, where we will invite grandparents to share with Reception the stories of their childhoods and to bring old toys to share. Keep your eyes peeled for a date to be shared soon!

Who's Who?

• Class Teacher: Miss Crossley
• Teaching Assistant: Miss Parkinson (covers on Monday afternoons and Wednesdays for Miss Crossley's PPA and SEND release time).
• Miss Marsh and/or Miss Hargreaves (teaching assistants) will also be in Reception on the days that Miss Parkinson is covering the class.
• Miss Lee is our student who will be in Oak class on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the year.

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:

• Speak to Miss Crossley or Miss Parkinson 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.