What a wonderful start to the new school year! Year 1 have amazed me with how ready and eager they’ve been to learn. It’s been lovely to see friends back together, sharing smiles and settling back into school life.
The classroom may look a little bit different this year but the children have embraced the changes brilliantly (even though some of the adults around school are still adjusting). They’ve worked so hard learning new routines: classroom transitions, tidying up, lining up, which way round to put on a jumper after PE…
I’m especially proud of the way the children have taken so much pride in their learning. If week 1 is anything to go by, I’m very excited for the next 38!
Well done, Year 1! You’ve certainly helped to make my first week back a happy and healthy one.
A few reminders:
- Reading books
We will continue to use the Collins Hub e-book platform though the children have new log-ins. We are currently experiencing some access issues which we’re working to fix as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!
- NumBots
NumBots is a valuable resource and a fantastic way of keeping home learning fun. If you need any technical support (or a reminder of login details), please be in touch and I’ll try my best to help.
- PE days
Our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.
- Water bottles
Please make sure your child comes to school with a clean, labelled water bottle every day. Water bottles must go home every day.
- Uniform
All the children have looked so smart to start this year and uniform compliance has been fantastic. We have, of course, had a great deal of jumper/cardigan admin to contend with! Please label your child’s clothes – it helps us and you. Thank you.
If you need any additional support, you can email me on ajnash@spherefederation.org
Help at home by celebrating a fantastic start to Year 1. What has your child learnt this week? What’s different about Year 1? Has anything stayed the same?
Thanks,
Mr Nash