We are so excited to begin this new school year together. Our classroom is ready to be buzzing with curiosity, laughter and new friendships.
Our priority is to make sure every child feels happy, safe and cared for, while also being encouraged to try new things and develop a love of learning.
We can’t wait to share lots of stories, songs, adventures and creative activities as we begin this exciting journey together.
This autumn, our children will be settling into school life and exploring the theme of “All About Me”.
As they begin their school journey, the children will be encouraged to grow in independence – learning daily routines, looking after their belongings and beginning to make healthy choices.
Through circle times, games and role play, we’ll be exploring feelings, friendships and how we can use kind hands, kind words and kind feet. Alongside this, we will be sharing and modelling our school values of Respect, Independence, Dedication and Integrity, helping children to understand how these look in action each day.
We will enjoy plenty of protected story times, which will include a weekly focus text, daily Super Six rhyme sessions and a wealth of other opportunities to nurture a love of books. To support this further, the children will begin practising Phase 1 phonics, which marks the very start of their exciting reading journey. Through stories, songs and play, they will be learning how to listen carefully, share their ideas and build conversations with friends and adults
There will be lots of opportunities for creativity through drawing, painting, music and imaginative play, as well as developing early writing and mark-making skills. We will practise these in many different ways, including our weekly Drawing Club sessions. In maths, children will explore colours, patterns, sorting and counting through fun, hands-on activities.
Outdoors, the children will continue to strengthen their gross motor skills with climbing, riding bikes and scooters, and playing movement games. They will also take part in our fortnightly Woodland Mornings, giving them the chance to explore nature, develop independence, and enjoy learning in the outdoor environment. These sessions help to build teamwork, resilience and curiosity, while giving children the freedom to learn through hands-on experiences in the natural world.
We’ll also be exploring the world around us by talking about our families, our homes and the seasonal changes we see in autumn. Throughout these activities, children will be encouraged to notice similarities and differences between themselves and others, helping them to celebrate what makes each of us unique.
It promises to be an exciting term!
To see some important dates that are coming up this term, useful information about our class or current topic and hints for helping your child at home, please check out the Useful Documents & Links section on this page.
We love to share the children’s learning journey with you, so regular photos and videos will be added to the ‘Stories’ section on our Class Dojo page. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to send me a message on Class Dojo or ring the school office — we are always happy to help.
Welcome Song:
We sing the first verse of this song together every morning.
“Hello, Hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? How are you today?”
Days of the Week Song:
SUAT supports and leads in the set-up of new academies joining the partnership. The services provided by the central support function cover both educational and non-educational support. In terms of educational support, SUAT is linked to the School of Education of Staffordshire University, which is an outstanding ITT provider.
