Beech Class - Autumn 26/27 Newsletter.
Dear Parent and Guardians,
Welcome back to school! I hope you and the children had a lovely and positive summer, which was full of joy and exciting experiences. We have completed our first full week at school, and I have to say the children have settled into the new Beech Class fantastically well! We have a very busy Autumn term ahead of us with lots of interesting learning, fantastic experiences and events for the children to take part in. As always in Beech Class the children are at the heart of everything myself, Miss Brookes and Miss Pickup do.
The curriculum in Beech class is rich and varied and gives the children lots of opportunities to learn new skills, new knowledge and new understanding of the world as it was, as it is now and as it will be in the future.
In Maths we will have a strong focus on applying and learning the times tables so that we can unlock the door to wider learning. We will study place value, formal written methods for the four main number operations (+, =, X and ÷) and fractions this half term.
In English we will be studying The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and using this to write adventure stories and character and scene settings. It is a fantastic book and well worth a read!
In Science we will be studying habitats, animals and classification of species as well as forces. Looking at how we can look after the habitats of the world and protect the many varied species of our planet is more important than ever and the children will, I am sure, enjoy getting to grips with the wonderful world around us. As for Forces that is always a fascinating topic.
PE is the last main subject I would like to address. We have PE on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays we will be learning the core skills of athletics. The children can come into school in their PE kits and lessons will either take part in the hall or outside. On Fridays we have swimming lessons at Ocean Edge. The children will come into school in their uniforms and get changed at the pool. The children will require a swimming costume or shorts and a towel. If they have any goggles, they can wear them and if they require a swimming hat that will also need to be worn. As with any trip if your child has any medication, please make us aware of it and ensure it is with them.
The Wider Curriculum.
Topic (History and Geography) | The Anglo-Saxons and The Scots North America and Mexico |
World Faiths and World Views (RE) | Values, why they are Important. Why is light an important symbol? |
PSHE | What are our strengths? What makes a person’s identity. |
Art/ Design Technology | Typography and Maps (Drawing) Textiles |
Music | Charanga – Shaping Music |
Homework
In Beech Class this year homework will be sent home on a Monday (to be returned on a Friday). It will complement (and not intrusive to home life) the work we do in class and focus on Spellings and Times Tables. I will also provide an additional task related to the learning from the week. As always reading as often as possible at home is greatly appreciated.
I would like to finish by once again thanking you for all your help this term. The relationship between our school and our parents is very important and allows us to provide the best education and opportunities we can for our children. My door is always open and if you require a chat please come and see me at the end of the day. If you feel like you need a longer appointment, please feel free to email me on beech@overton-st-helens.lancs.sch.uk or arrange an appointment through the office.
Let’s have a wonderful, inspiring and progressive Autumn Term!
Yours Sincerely,
Mr Saban
Many thanks,
