Owls (Y1/2)
Mrs Short
Welcome to Owls
Hi and welcome to Owls. Our teacher is Mrs Short.
In Owls we love to have fun and learn lots of new and exciting things. We always try our best in everything we do.
Resources:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html
Important information:
P.E.
Is every Friday. Please make sure your child has a full P.E. kit; a white t-shirt, black shorts trainers/plimsolls with their name on.
Home Reading Books
Your child’s book will be changed every Thursday.
Reading books are changed by the child with guidance from teaching staff. Each child is expected to read regularly at home (at least 3 times per week).
Maths and English Homework
This will be given out every Thursday to be returned to be returned on Monday. It will alternate – one-week Maths the following week English.
RWInc. Phonics
This will be given out on a Thursday to be returned the following Thursday.
Spelling Test
Your child will receive new spellings on a Friday to be tested the following Friday.
In Owls we encourage the children to be as independent as possible. It is their responsibility to ensure they take their books and homework out of their bags and place them into the correct baskets. If your child does not complete or return their homework they will miss their Golden Time reward on a Friday afternoon.
Resources
Resources
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html
For more information about helping your child with phonics please refer to the following websites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYx1CyDMZSc
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A Right Royal Chocolate Cake!
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Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Today Owls had a visit from Dr Jo who had a wealth of knowledge about knights and castles. The children had great fun learning how to...
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Windy Nook Primary School presents: Jack and the Beansprout
Our very talented Year 6 children along with some children from Years 3, 4 and 5 (choir) would like to proudly present: Jack and the Beansprout. Our annual school pantomime is open to all parents of our school community. Please call into reception for further...
RNLI Workshop for KS1
Today, KS1 took part in a workshop held by the RNLI. It was a very informative session and got the children moving first thing this morning. They had a fantastic time and now know the job of the RNLI and what to do in a water emergency! Take a look at them dressed up...
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