Welcome to Oaks Class
 Year 1 and 2

Spring Term 2024-25

Our History focus for the Spring Term is ‘The Great Fire of London’. We will be learning about what happened leading up to the fire, how the fire was handled, and what social changes developed from this event. Children will conduct scientific experiments to learn about the properties of everyday materials. They will relate this science knowledge to the fire itself and also to the story of the Three little Pigs. In Art, we will develop an understanding of how to use clay and charcoal. 

​Reading and writing skills will be further developed through the Read-Write-Inc phonics scheme and through reading comprehension. The children work hard all week to read their RWI books with fluency and confidence, so we strongly encourage parents and carers to celebrate these books at home too.
Important Information
​The team in Oaks Class is Miss Barker (class teacher) and Mrs Dodd (HLTA), supported by Mrs Wood.

Children are supported through their learning journey in exciting and creative ways. They are also encouraged to develop skills of team work and perseverance in addition to nurturing the qualities needed to be a good friend.

Reminders about Equipment Needed at School

Monday
  • Return RWI book bag book
  • Outside PE (joggers, t-shirt, hoodie and trainers when cold)​

Friday
  • Indoor PE (shorts and t-shirt needed)
  • Outdoor learning (full wet weather kit needed, including waterproofs for wet or muddy activities)
  • Reading record

Please ensure that all clothes are labelled so they can be returned to your child easily.

  • A book bag should be sent every day.
  • Wellies and PE kit stay at school, but will be sent home over the holidays for washing.
  • Coats should be sent whenever it is cold or rain is forecast.
  • Shoes with velcro straps are strongly recommended for these year groups.

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