Welcome to Foundation!
Teachers: Mrs Tucker, Mrs Stinchcomb and Miss Bellerby
Teaching Assistants: Miss Somerset and Miss Francis
Higher Level Teaching Assistant: Mrs Outtram
Our over-arching statement for the Autumn term will be
Lights, Camera, Action
Over the term, we aim to explore the question…
Does everyone live like me?
Using some carefully selected well-known stories, the children will explore the world around them and space. We know that children are more likely to engage with their learning if presented with meaningful contexts and a keen interest in the subject matter. Therefore, staff remain open on the path we take to explore new concepts and skills.
Key Information
PE takes place on a FRIDAY - children should come to school in their PE kit. If your child has their ears pierced, please ensure earrings are removed in the morning before school.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S NAME IS IN ALL OF THEIR CLOTHES AND BELONGINGS.
Don't forget book bags are needed EVERY DAY.
Please read the decodeable book with child at least four times a week and record this in the reading record.
People continue to use Tapestry as it is an excellent platform for sharing learning from home and in Foundation.
On home visit we left you a piece of paper saying which fruit group your child is in for our observation cycle. The dates for their focus week and show and tell dates can be found below.
We will observe children on a weekly basis as we have done previously.
Observation weeks and 'Show and Tell' dates.
Please add these dates to your calendar.
OAK CLASS SHOW AND TELL:
Week beginning Monday 7th September (Show and tell Friday 11th September) - Orange and Strawberry
Week beginning Monday 14th September (Show and tell Friday 18th September) - Pineapple and Kiwi]
Week beginning Monday 21st September (Show and tell Friday 25th September) - Blueberry and Grape
Week beginning Monday 28th September (Show and tell Friday 2nd October) - Orange and Strawberry
Week beginning Monday 5th October (Show and tell Friday 9th October) - Pineapple and Kiwi
Week beginning Monday 12th October (Show and tell Friday 16th October) - Blueberry and Grape
ASH CLASS SHOW AND TELL:
Strawberry group - Friday 11th September
Orange group - Friday 18th September
Pineapple group - Friday 25th September
Kiwi group - Friday 2nd October
Blueberry group - Friday 9th October
Grape group - Friday 16th October
Reminder that your child can bring in something small to share for show and tell when it is their Friday. Show and tell is VERY important to the children so please do pop their date in your phone calendar.
As always if you have any questions or require any support please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Key Dates:
Tuesday 8th December - Nativity
Wednesday 9th December - Nativity
Thursday 10th December - Visit to Plymouth Christian Centre Nativity (DETAILS TO FOLLOW)
Staff are always willing to discuss ways in which you can help your child at home. Feel free to ask if you are in need of some inspiration or ideas about a certain area of learning! Each term we will provide a selection of optional home learning activities you could complete with your child. These will be put on Tapestry and can also be found in the homework document to the right.
