January 2026

Happy New Year! I really hope you and your families enjoyed a lovely Christmas holiday.  I am very much looking forward to seeing the children as we begin a new term together.

Thank you so much for the cards and gifts sent in at the end of term.  It was very thoughtful and much appreciated.  Your kindness and support mean a great deal.

Our main topic this term is 'In the Desert'.  Where we will learn about where in the world we find deserts, the different types of desert and, of course, all the animals and plants that can found in them. (See our Topic Web attached below, for more details of the learning we will be doing this term).

PE Days: PE Days this term will be Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The children will need to come to school dressed in the correct school PE kit on those days. This includes a logo-free navy or black hoodie/top, plain white or school T-shirt, logo-free navy or black shorts or joggers. The children will be having PE with Mr Pearce again this term except on Fridays when it is our turn to have Tennis.

Class Book : This term we will be reading the children's classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis.  If you are able to buy or borrow a copy of this for your child to bring in for the term that would be wonderful.  They really benefit from having their own and following along as we read together.

Homework: A fortnightly maths sheet is sent home based upon the children's learning in the classroom for that week. This is only fortnightly rather than weekly in order to give the children homework time for times table practice ( see below for more details).  Spelling lists will be sent home for each term and tests will be on Tuesdays. The children will also have a creative grid where they can choose an activity to complete during the term. Please see below this term's spelling sheets and creative grid. 

Times tables : As you know, the children will be undertaking a national timetable test (MTC) in the summer term.  I have been so impressed with how many of the children are progressing in their learning of the times tables.  Please encourage them to keep going with this makes a massive difference and will help them in many areas of their maths learning.

Contact: Please catch me sooner rather than later if anything is worrying you. The end of the day is the best time, or email us through the office.

Best Wishes, 

Sara Marah