Spring Term Learning

Thank you for stopping by the class page for Beech Class. My name is Mr. Hurrell, and I am your child’s teacher for this academic year. Mrs. Halls is the class teaching assistant, and we welcome you and your child to Beech Class together. 

In the morning, we will have phonics. 

In English this half term, we will be writing about the books Beegu by Alexis Deacon and The Tadpole's Promise by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.

In maths, we will explore length and height with Mrs. Herd on Wednesday and place values within 20 with Mr. Hurrell for the rest of the week. Copy and paste the links below into your browser to access songs that will help your child learn about these mathematical concepts.

Let's Get Fit | Count to 100 by 1's | 100 Days of School Song | Counting to 100 | Jack Hartmann

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/articles/zdrx92p

In the afternoon we will explore our curriculum theme for this term. Our theme for the Spring Term is ‘Heroes and Heroines.’

As Geographers, we continue to travel around the world,

exploring hot and cold continents and the vast oceans, linking this to the creatures that live there. Groundwork will us to deliver our mapping skills, showing where our local wildlife lives. 

As Historians, we will learn more about the lives of people like Mary Seacole, Florence Nightingale, and Edith Cavell. We will discover more about how they helped people and any difficulties they overcame. 

              Mary Seacole              Florence Nightingale               Edith Cavell

As scientists, we will identify and compare everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper, and cardboard, for particular uses. We will find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting, and stretching. 

Copy and paste the link below into your browser and your child can learn a song about everyday materials.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxdg3SExBvk 

As Artists, we will explore the work of Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, two artists famous for pop art. We will create pieces of art inspired by their work. 

As Designers, we will learn simple sewing techniques to make a butterfly.                                                                                                           

Important information:

Reading books will be changed every Friday. Please ensure all reading books and reading records are in your child’s book bag by Thursday so they can be changed on Friday. You will need to record for each book that your child has read before it is changed.  

The expectation for Key Stage 1 is that your child reads four times a week at home.

Homework is in Home Learning books. It covers spelling and a maths task. Homework is given out on Monday and collected on Friday. Please make sure your child brings their home learning book to school on Friday.  

Important information for P.E:

PE days in Beech Class for the Spring Term are Monday and Thursday. Please ensure your child comes into school wearing the correct uniform for PE. Hoodies are NOT allowed. As the temperature continues to be on the chilly side, please ensure your child has jogging bottoms and a school cardigan or school jumper to wear when we have PE outside. Please ensure your child's hair is tied back and your child's earrings are removed.

Early Phase Morning Duty

At the start of each school day, a different teacher will be on duty to welcome your child to school. On days I am not on duty, I will be in the classroom to welcome your child into school and help them settle in and start the day's learning. 

Monday: Mrs. Sorensen and Mrs. King

Tuesday: Mrs. Oakley and Mrs. Beevor from Middle Phase

Wednesday: Mrs. Sorensen and Mr. Hurrell

Thursday: Mrs. HP and Miss Lamai from Middle Phase

Friday: Mrs. Oakley and Mr. Stigwood from Middle Phase

If you have anything you need to share with me, please see me at the end of the school day if it is not urgent, or leave a message with the office, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. 

Further Questions:

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Early Phase and Foundation Phase Team.

The Early Phase and Foundation Phase Team for the 2024/2025 academic year is:

Mr. Hurrell and Mrs. Halls – Beech Tree Class Years 1 and 2. 

Mrs. King, Mrs. H-P, and Mrs. Herd - Maple Tree Class Year 2. 

Mrs. HP, Mrs. Sorensen, Miss. Hardie and Mrs. Cutting – Cherry Tree Class Reception and Year 1.

Mrs. Oakley, Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs. Rathcliffe - Apple Tree Class Reception and Year 1.