We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Kestrel Class. We have lots of wonderful learning planned throughout the year and look forward to getting to know the children, watching them grow in confidence and celebrating their achievements.
We really value the partnership between home and school and look forward to working together to help every child flourish.
Our yearly curriculum overview, available on this page, gives you an outline of the exciting topics we will explore throughout the year.
Although this provides a guide to our learning, there may be occasions when we adapt our plans to make the most of school events, celebrations or other opportunities as they arise.
If you, or someone you know, has experience linked to any areas of our curriculum, we would love to hear from you. Visitors, demonstrations and even video calls can bring our learning to life and are always greatly appreciated.
Please make sure that all uniform, particularly jumpers and cardigans, is clearly labelled with your child's name. This makes it much easier for us to return any misplaced items.
Children should come to school wearing their school PE kit on PE days. If your child has pierced ears, please ensure earrings are removed before school or covered with micropore tape.
PE days may change throughout the year due to timetabling, sporting events and other school activities. Current PE days and any changes will be communicated to families via Class Dojo.
Children will complete regular homework activities alongside a larger project each half term, linked to their learning in school. Children will earn Dojo Points for the projects they complete and submit.
Homework can also be uploaded through your child's Class Dojo portfolio.
Reading continues to be one of our highest priorities. Every child will receive a reading book, which should be brought into school each day.
Regular reading at home makes a huge difference to children's fluency, confidence and understanding, so we encourage children to read little and often.
If you have some spare time and would be interested in volunteering to hear children read during the afternoons, we would be incredibly grateful. Please send us a message on Class Dojo if this is something you would like to help with.
We love celebrating children's achievements, both in and out of school. If your child earns a certificate, medal, badge or award through a club or activity, please encourage them to bring it in so that we can celebrate their success together.
We also love hearing about children's achievements and experiences outside school, so photographs can be shared with us through Class Dojo.
Class Dojo is our main form of communication between school and home. We use it to share important reminders and messages, celebrate learning and give families a glimpse into life in Kestrel Class.
You can also use Class Dojo to contact the class team with any questions, concerns or information you would like to share, and to upload homework through your child's portfolio.
Please check Class Dojo regularly so that you can keep up to date with important information and enjoy seeing some of the wonderful things happening in Kestrel Class.
We are really looking forward to a fantastic year with Kestrel Class and to all that we will achieve together!
