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Welcome to Owls Class (Year 1)

Zootopia 2

Today the whole school went to our local cinema, Silver Screen, to watch Zootopia 2. We were very lucky to still be able to visit this side of Christmas as the cinema has been closed for ages to accommodate some building works, they just re-opened in time for us this morning. Everyone had a great time and were extremely well behaved.

Glendale Reading Buddies

During this term more children have had the opportunity to go reading with our Glendale buddies. We really appreciate the time that they give up to hear our children read and the children I take always say they have enjoyed themselves.

Baubles - KS1 Christmas Play 2025

Last week, the Year 1 and Year 2 children did a fantastic job performing their nativity, Baubles. The story followed a group of school children who discovered baubles on a Christmas tree at their school. Each bauble told a different part of the Nativity story - from angel Gabriel visiting Mary to the birth of baby Jesus and the visit of the shepherds and wise men. The children sang beautifully, spoke clearly and showed great confidence on stage. Their hard work in rehearsals

Year One Beach School

Year 1 had a lovely time at Beach School last week whilst the winter sun was shining. The children explored the beach and discovered crabs hiding under rocks. They worked together to make crab hotels using stones, shells and seaweed, thinking carefully about how to keep the crabs safe and comfortable. Some children also enjoyed writing their phonic sounds in the sand, practising their learning in a fun outdoor way. It was a fun and exciting morning of outdoor learning by the

Owls Beach School

Owls Class finally had their long-awaited Beach School session this Wednesday, after our original date had to be cancelled thanks to the November cold and rain. This week, luckily the weather gave us a break. It was bright, sunny and crisp, perfect Beach School weather (as long as you’ve got a warm coat and wellies!). Wrapped up, we headed down the Old High Street towards the pebble beach near the Harbour Arm. Our base for the afternoon was the colourful structure created for

Christmas Fair

This year's Christmas fair has been a huge success. A massive thank you to all those behind the scenes and on the day making sure all went to plan. How fabulous it was to see so many young entrepreneurs selling their wares and earning some well-earned pennies. Congratulations to all involved.

Family Trees for you and me!

Year One class had a wonderful time exploring Family Trees in PSHE last week. We began by looking at examples of family trees from the past and learnt about the word generation and what it means. The children then had the chance to create their own family trees on whiteboards, each one unique and personal. Although every tree looked different, they were all filled with love and helped us celebrate the special people who make up our families.

Relationships that shape us!

Today in our whole school assembly, we explored the special relationships that make our time in school so positive and meaningful. We talked about the friends who make us laugh, the teachers who support and guide us, and all the people who are there for us no matter what. Together, we created a huge collage filled with names and drawings of our special people, celebrating the connections that remind us that we are loved and valued every day.

Black History Month

This week we celebrated Black History Month. It was an opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. The day began with a live zoom between us and Nouvel Community School in Ghana during whole school worship where the two schools had the opportunity to speak to each ot her. We also enjoyed a brilliant storytelling session with Caleb and Chloe’s dad, William, who told us a folklore tale about Anansi the spider. Kevin, who is in the

Harvest

This week we held our Harvest Festival in Church. During the service we sang Harvest Samba together while all the children created the...

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Dear Parents/Carers of Owls,

I hope you had a lovely and restful half term!
The next term is a very exciting but busy term, which will be filled with engaging, creative, and practical learning experiences. We will also begin rehearsals for our Nativity performance, Baubles, alongside the Year 2s, a wonderful highlight of the festive season.

Literacy:

This term, we will be exploring the story Stick Man by Julia Donaldson. The children will use the Talk for Writing approach to internalise the story before innovating and writing their own versions. Later in the term, we will enjoy a poetry unit on the theme of ‘Seasons’, where the children will read, perform, and create their own poems inspired by Autumn and Winter.

Maths:

Our focus this term is Addition and Subtraction within 10 and a week-long unit on 2D shapes. We will be carrying out lots of practical activities to support our Maths learning which is heavily centred around understanding and using part part whole models.

Science:

Our Science topic this term is Seasonal Changes: Autumn and Winter. The children will observe and describe the weather, daylight, and environmental changes that occur as we move through the seasons. We will carry out observations and simple investigations to help us understand how the world around us changes.

Geography:

In Geography, Mrs Price will be teaching the unit ‘Local to Global: How can we identify special places?’. The children will learn to recognise and talk about the features that make places special, beginning with our local area and then comparing it to other locations around the world.

Art:

In Art, the children will experiment with print, colour, and collage, exploring simple printmaking techniques to create artwork with Miss Hayward on a Friday.

Design Technology:

In Design and Technology, we will focus on Mechanisms, where children will design and make their own Moving Storybook—a creative link to our Stick Man story. This unit will be carried out over a day or two of DT.

Computing:

The Computing unit this term is Data Explorers with Mr O on a Friday. Children will learn how to collect, organise, and represent simple data using age-appropriate digital tools.

Music:

In Music, the focus is on Dynamics and Tempo with Mrs Hume on a Friday. The children will explore how changes in volume and speed affect music, and of course, we’ll be preparing songs for our Carol Service and Nativity performance.

Physical Education:

The PE focus this term is Fitness. The children will develop their stamina, strength, and coordination through a variety of fun physical challenges and games with Mrs Price.

PSHE:

In PSHE, the children will explore the theme ‘Relationships and Family’ with Mrs Semple on a Friday. They will think about their own families and how they may differ from others. They will discuss what makes relationships special and how to be a kind and caring friend.

Religious Education: Our RE topic is Incarnation – Why does Christmas matter to Christians?
The children will learn about the Christian story of Christmas, exploring its significance and the ways in which Christians celebrate this important time of year.

Phonics:

Phonics is taught daily in school and is an essential part of learning to enable pupils to read and write. If you are unfamiliar of the sounds the children learn please watch this video to allow you to support your child at home too: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-owl/find-a-book/read-write-inc-phonics--1/phonics-pure-sounds-video

Home Learning:

Thank you for your continued support with Home Learning. Please ensure books are handed in by Monday each week. Children are encouraged to decorate their Home Learning books to make them their own.

Reading at School:

Please continue to read daily with your child at home and record this in their reading record. If there are special events in school, reading times may occasionally be affected.
We will continue to read twice with your child if have a levelled reading book. At the moment we do not have set days to read with your child, so it is important reading books come into school every day.

Reminders:

PE is on Monday and Friday. Children must wear their kit to school on Fridays and bring it in on Mondays.
Please ensure all uniform and belongings are clearly labelled.
As the weather gets colder, children should come to school with a coat, blazer, and school headwear (cap or beret).
Please send a water bottle every day.
Continue supporting your child with phonics and, if applicable, help them practise their Nativity script.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Best Wishes,
Mrs Laidlow