Dear Children and Families,

As we come to the end of a fantastic term, I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your support. It’s been a real pleasure getting to know you all, and we’ve had such a fun and busy term together!

We’ve enjoyed exploring a wide range of topics, including Science, History, English, and Maths. I’ve been so impressed with the children’s enthusiasm and hard work. In Maths, we will continue next term with our unit on addition and subtraction. After half term the children will all be given an individual username and password, along with a parents guide to use an app called Times Table Rock Stars and NumBots. It helps the children practise the fluency of their times tables or number bonds. We will use it at school but the children can use it at home on a laptop or tablet.

In English, we’ve recently completed some fantastic independent diary writing based on events from The Great Fire of London. Next term, we’ll begin working on a new book, The Building Boy, which I’m sure the children will love.

We’ve also really enjoyed our class reading books this term—The Butterfly Lion and The Puffin Keeper by the wonderful author Michael Morpurgo. In Term 3, we will be starting whole class guided reading sessions, beginning with The Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith, followed by The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson.

If possible, we would be very grateful if your child could bring in their own copy of these two books. There are some great second-hand options available on Amazon, Vinted, or in local charity shops. The most recent editions would be preferable, please. However, we do have copies available to borrow from school if needed—just let me know if you’d like your child to borrow one.

Looking ahead to Term 2, there will be a few changes to our timetable. Geography and DT will replace History and Art. The children will also have two PE sessions each week with Mr Pearce—on Mondays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on those days.

We are also very lucky to continue having Miss Andrews join us for part of our learning journey. She will be with us three days a week until 30th January.

The jump from Year One to Year Two is a big step, but I have been nothing but proud of how well the children are adapting and progressing. They should all be incredibly proud of themselves! Please take a look at a few photos showing some of the learning from this term.

Wishing you all a restful and happy week together. I look forward to seeing you in November for another exciting term.

                                                                                                 Warmest wishes,
 

                                                                                                     Mrs Bennett

 

 

 

                                                                                         

 

                                                                                                         Welcome to Barn Owls!

 I hope that you have all had a wonderful summer and enjoyed your time together.

I hope this message finds you well and full of excitement as we embark on our year two journey together this school year! I would like to welcome each one of you to our class. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, I would like you to know that you are an important part of our school and class family, and I am looking forward to these first few weeks of getting to know each other.

This year is filled with many opportunities for growth, learning, and discovery. We will explore new ideas, challenge ourselves, and most importantly, support one another every step of the way. 

To the families: I look forward to working with you in partnership. Together, we will ensure that your child feels valued, supported, and encouraged in their academic and personal growth. Your involvement and support are so important to us.

As we set out on this new adventure, let’s remember to embrace challenges with a positive mindset, celebrate each success—big or small—and never forget that learning is a journey, not a race. Mistakes are simply stepping stones to greater understanding, and every day presents a new chance to improve.

I am also delighted to introduce India Andrews to our class.  Miss Andrews will be joining us on our learning journey in Barn Owls for 3 days each week during the next few terms whilst working on a SCITT qualification to become a primary school teacher. Miss Andrews has recent experience of working in key stage one, and we are all looking forward to working with her and supporting her on her journey too.

This term you will have PE with Mr Pearce on a Monday and Thursday. You will be working on the topics defend, attack and shoot on a Monday and gymnastics on a Thursday. Please come to school wearing the correct school PE kit. 

Please bring in reading diaries each day.  We will aim to hear you read individually twice a week, and have separate guided reading sessions that will slowly increase over the year. In addition, there will be daily reading during our phonics sessions too. We will encourage children to change their books independently when needed. As always, we encourage you to read as much as possible with your child at home.

I will send home information on our home learning in year two in a few weeks. Home learning will be sent home in individual folders on a Friday, and we ask that they are returned by the following Thursday please.

Please bring in a named water bottle each day. We strongly encourage you to bring in water.  You will still be able to select a snack from school daily, but you are able to bring in any additional healthy snacks to enjoy.  We would recommend rice cakes, breadsticks, fruit and vegetables.  

As always, if you have any questions about anything, then please come and see me at the end of the school day or if you are unable to, then contact me by email via the school office. 

                          I cannot wait to see all the amazing things we will accomplish together this year.

                                                                                                             Best Wishes

                                                                                                            Mrs Bennett

                                                                                    

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