What a fabulously sunny week we have had. Take a look at what we have been up to this week…

Show and Tell

A gentle reminder that children should not bring toys, jewellery, Pokémon cards or other personal items into school, as these can easily become lost, damaged or cause distractions during the school day.

If your child would like to share a special item during Show and Tell, please email a photograph of the item to the class teacher(s). We will be happy to display the photograph while your child talks about it with the class.

We would be grateful if all parents and carers could support us by ensuring that toys, jewellery and other personal belongings are left at home. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Maths

This week in maths, we have been learning all about fractions. We began by recapping halves before moving on to quarters of shapes, and the children showed great confidence when answering some more challenging questions.

We then progressed to finding a quarter of a quantity, which the children approached with enthusiasm and determination. They worked really well to apply what they had learnt and were able to use their understanding in different ways. It has been lovely to see how carefully they are thinking and how much progress they are making in their maths lessons.

Next week, we will be moving on to statistics, where the children will begin looking at collecting and organising information. We will also be having our Money Sense Day, which will give the children a chance to learn more about money in a practical and enjoyable way.

Fact of the week

Our fact of the week this week is:

4 +2 =6

2+ 4 = 6

6 – 4 = 2

6 – 2 = 4

Read, Write Inc.

This week in Read Write Inc., we have been revising the sounds we already know and learning some new sounds too. We have continued to use these sounds to read and write words, phrases and sentences with increasing confidence.

A key focus has been identifying the “special friends” in words. We have practised finding the special friends first, saying the sounds and then blending them together to read the word. This strategy is helping us to become more fluent and independent readers. Any extra practice at home finding special friends, saying the sounds and reading words would be greatly appreciated.

We have also been working hard on our handwriting, taking care to form our letters correctly and neatly. In our writing, we have been practising writing complete sentences, remembering to use capital letters at the beginning and full stops at the end. We are very proud of the progress we are making in both our reading and writing skills!

During Story Time, we have begun exploring poetry. The children have enjoyed listening to a variety of poems and discussing the language, rhythm and patterns they notice. We have been joining in with repeated phrases, performing sections aloud and talking about our favourite parts. Through poetry, we are developing our vocabulary, comprehension skills and love of language, while also building confidence in speaking and listening.

Reading

Children will bring home two reading books each week: a RWI home book and a Learning Zone book (with a coloured sticker). RWI books will be changed by an adult every Monday, so please ensure all reading wallets are placed in the trays. Children should read their RWI book three times during the week to build fluency. Learning Zone books can be changed independently by the children on Tuesday–Friday mornings.

Minute Reads are also included; once completed, please ask the class teacher for a new one. Please read with your child regularly at home and sign their reading record each time. Both RWI books and Learning Zone books can be recorded in the reading record. Certificates are awarded weekly, with additional certificates for every 20 reads.

If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s class teacher.

Thematic

This week in our thematic topic, Everchanging Environments, we have been exploring the question, “Are all trees the same?” The children have enjoyed learning about deciduous and evergreen trees and have been developing their understanding through a range of engaging activities.

We learnt the names of several different trees, played a “find someone who” game, and sang a wonderful song to help us remember the differences between them. The children then used their knowledge to identify a variety of trees in our school grounds and created diagrams to show how a deciduous tree changes throughout the seasons.

We also finished the week with an exciting visit to Felderland Farm, where we discussed the question, “What happens when a seed grows?” The children were able to see how strawberries and cherries grow in real life, and we were lucky enough to pick some and enjoy them. It was a lovely way to bring our learning to life.

Next week, we will be moving on to some geography learning. We are looking forward to continuing to build on the children’s curiosity and enthusiasm as they explore new ideas.

Love to Learn

We would love your child to continue practising their lines for the Year 1 assembly at home. Becoming familiar with their line will help them to speak clearly, confidently and with expression during the performance.

Once they have practised their line, why not head outdoors and explore the trees in your local area together? Can you identify any of the trees you see? Are they evergreen or deciduous? How can you tell? We would love to hear about any interesting trees your child discovers!

Additional Information

PE is now on a Monday afternoon please can children wear a plain white t-shirt, or our new Chilton PE t-shirts, black or navy bottoms and a plain black or blue sweatshirt.

Read at 3! This is where we would love to invite you into our classrooms and read with your child for the full 15 minutes. This will happen every Friday there after this term.

Spare clothes for year 1

We kindly ask that all Year 1 children have a spare set of clothes in school, including underwear and socks, in case of accidents or spills during the day. Having these items available helps us ensure your child stays comfortable and can quickly return to their learning.

If you have any spare underwear or clothing at home that your child has outgrown and you would be happy to donate, we would greatly appreciate it. These donations are very helpful for supporting all children when needed.

Thank you for your continued support.

Key dates

30th June – Music evening at 6pm

2nd July 2.45– Year 1 class assembly

3rd July – Summer Fair 3.15-5.15

9th July – Reception, year 1 and year 2 Sports day from 9.15 on top field

10th July – School reports sent home

13th, 14th, 15th July– Transition days (children will spend these days with their new class teacher)

14th July 2.45pm – Parents invited into child’s new class to meet their teacher

If you would like to contact us, please feel free to email, alternatively we are available to catch at the end of the day or the start of the day by the door.

Team Ocean - Eloise.hall@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Team Sky - Poppy.winchcombe@chiltonprimary.co.uk and Elaine.howard@chiltonprimary.co.uk ( On a Wednesday).

Have a lovely weekend and we will see you all on Monday!

Miss Hall, Mrs Winchcombe and Mrs Howard