Information Posts
Spring Term
We hope that you had an enjoyable winter break. Although this is not the start to therm we would have liked, we will do all we can to ensure the children have a half term full of successful learning.
Phonics
This term we will begin learning the Phase 3 phonics sounds. Phase 3 contains many digraphs that are often found in words. The children will practise blending words containing the new sounds in order to read new words as well as segmenting to write them. There will also be new tricky words to learn.
Topic
This half term our topic will be ‘Our World’ with a focus on the local community and countries from around the world. This will give opportunities for the children to learn about where they live and compare this to different countries in the world. We will explore weather, flags, food, animals and plants from different countries. The children will also be encouraged to share their experiences of places they have visited on holidays and other experiences of different countries via Tapestry.
Mathematics
This half term we will continue with our focus on numbers to 10. We will recap counting and emphasise counting groups of objects with accuracy. The children will practise finding one more and one less of a given number using a range of objects. We will then use this knowledge to help us add and subtract simple amounts. We will also introduce money, where the children will explore different coins and their amounts.
Useful Websites
- Whilst completing online learning, please ensure that your child is reading daily. We have a subscription to Oxford Owl, which will give your child access to the reading scheme books at home. Click on the link below and select Oxford Owl for schools. Then click ‘login’ using the username and password provided via Tapestry.
- You may also like to refer to the Oak National Academy, which was supported by the government during the previous lockdown, for support or work in addition to the tasks set on Microsoft Teams.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage
- We also have a subscription to Busy Things, an interactive phonics resource that our children are familiar with. Please click the link below and enter the login details.
https://www.busythings.co.uk/play/#
Username:home79585
Password:avenue79585
PE with Joe Wicks is back! Starting on Monday 11th January on his YouTube channel. He will be doing three live lessons a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am. They will be 20 mins long and designed for children. Don’t worry if you can’t join him live, all his lessons will be on his channel including those from the last lockdown. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/videos
Class Teacher Awards- 17.12.20
Congratulations to the following children who have received the final Class Teacher Awards for 2020:
June Bugs- Hiba and Sanhitha
Incy Wincy Spiders- Ashvin and Elsa
Rainbow Bugs- Kabir and Noah
Centipedes- Ryann-Rose and Olivia
Merry Christmas!
We would like to wish all our families a wonderful Christmas break. We are so proud of everything the children have achieved this term, it has been a pleasure to work with them all. Links to our Nativity performances and the Avenue Christmas Carol Concert have been shared via Tapestry. We hope you all enjoy watching these.
Merry Christmas!
The Reception Team
Class Teacher Awards- 11.12.20
Congratulations to the following children who have received Class Teacher Awards this week:
June Bugs- Morgan and Joshua
Incy Wincy Spiders- Viha and Leo
Rainbow Bugs- William and David
Centipedes- Aarav and Arani
Christmas Party Day
On Thursday 17th December will have a Christmas party in their classroom. On this day children are allowed to wear a winter or Christmas jumper with their usual school uniform polo shirt and trousers/skirt. Please make sure all winter jumpers are clearly labelled with your child's name.
A Wriggly Nativity Coming Soon!
Class Teacher Awards- 4.12.20
Well done to the following children who have received class teacher awards this week:
Centipedes- Daye and Aniket
Incy Wincy Spiders- Abimanyu and Alina
Rainbow Bugs- Nadirah and Adam
June Bugs- Amir and Lockie
Class Teacher Awards- 27.11.20
Well done to the following children who have received Class Teacher Awards this week:
June Bugs- Minahil and Younus
Centipedes- Iason and Pritish
Rainbow Bugs- Caleb and Hassan
Incy Wincy Spiders- Nova and Niyathi
Head of Phase Awards
Well done to Sophie in Centipedes and Abeer in Rainbow Bugs for receiving Head of Phase awards.
Class Teacher Awards- 20.11.20
Well done to the following children who have received Class Teacher Awards this week:
June Bugs- Josiah and Rushda
Centipedes- Ayan and Lilly
Rainbow Bugs- Sasha and Alice
Incy Wincy Spiders- Karshayan and Ivy
Head of Phase Award
Well done to Chiara in June Bugs for receiving a Head of Phase award!
Diwali
Last week, we listened to an assembly about the Hindu festival of Diwali. During the assembly, we heard the story of Rama and Sita, which symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. We learnt how Hindus celebrate Diwali, for example, lighting diva lamps and candles in homes, firework displays and special gatherings with friends and family. Although this year celebrations will have been be different, we hope that our families celebrating Diwali enjoyed the festive season.
Please copy and paste the link below to view the assembly produced for Avenue, narrated by Nabhi.
Class Teacher Awards- 13.11.20
Congratulations to the following children who have received Class Teacher Awards this week:
Centipedes- Ellie-Rose and Akshai
June Bugs- Niki, Tabitha and Rishi
Incy Wincy Spiders- Hannah and Holly
Rainbow Bugs- Yasmita and William
Dear Parents,
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, children will not be able to exchange Christmas cards in school this year. We understand that this is a disappointment but we know that you will support us in doing everything we can to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and keep our Avenue families safe.
Thank you for your continued support, it is greatly appreciated.
Class Teacher Awards
Well done to the following children who have achieved class teacher awards this week:
Centipedes- Dua and Aashi
June Bugs- Joseph and Jithesh
Incy Wincy Spiders- Archie and Attarah
Rainbow Bugs- Emily and Helena
Autumn 2 Welcome Letter
Our Interests Dress Up Day
A reminder that children can come to school wearing clothes that represent their interests on Wednesday 21st October. This can be a favourite colour, traditional clothes, clothes that represent a favourite character or hobby.
Class Teacher Awards- 16.10.20
Well done to the following children who have achieved Class Teacher Awards this week:
June Bugs- Chiara and Ayla
Incy Wincy Spiders- Oliver and George
Rainbow Bugs- Miah and Sophie
Centipedes- Ochuko and Ellie-Rose
Class Teacher Awards- 9.10.20
Well done to the following children who have achieved Class Teacher Awards this week:
June Bugs- Albert and Marnie
Incy Wincy Spiders- Vihaan and Megan
Rainbow Bugs- Zara and Scarlett
Centipedes- Dolcie and Woody
Class Awards
Each week the class teachers will give out awards for children who have worked hard to follow our Rights Respecting charters or who have made a great effort with their learning.
On Friday awards were given to...
Rainbow Bugs- Alyssia and Abby
June Bugs- Muhammad Ali and Darcie
Centipedes- Deekshith and Hiba
Incy Wincy Spiders- Jannat and Mikail
Well done to the children who received awards last week!
The Children have had another great week in Reception and have really settled well.
A few reminders for parents:
- Children should bring a coat to school every day. Please make sure this has your child's name clearly visible.
- Children with shoulder length hair or longer should always have it tied back. Please make sure hairbands are small and plain in line with our uniform policy. No big bows please.
Next week we are learning...
Phonics
- to recognise the sounds made by the letters s,a,t,p,i
- to identify words beginning with the above letter sounds
- to blend sounds together to read simple words using s,a,t,p,i
Maths
- to recognise numbers 1-3 and understand how the numbers are made by adding one more
- to experience a range of ways to make and represent the numbers 1-3
- to match numerals to a given set of objects
Topic
- to talk about how people change as they grow older, specifically talking about the change from baby to child
- to name body parts and identify their function
- to identify facial features and create a self-portrait
Calling all gardeners!
Next week we are learning...
Phonics
- to identify rhyming words through a range of games, stories and songs
- to orally blend the sounds we can hear and identify the word e.g. z-i-p is zip
- to segment the sounds we can in a word to identify the individual sounds e.g. zip is z-i-p
Maths
- to sing number songs
- to recognise numbers up to 5
- to count up to 5 objects
Topic
- to understand it is important to listen to others
- to talk about our similarities and differences
- to carry out our own writing and mark making
- to follow instructions when playing a new game in PE.
Dear Parents / Carers,
Once again thank you for your continued support as we navigate the constant changes that Covid-19 brings. We are and will continue to do our very best to keep our school community safe and well.
From Monday 28th September all adults will be asked to wear face coverings when entering the school grounds. If you are exempt from this, please do speak to a member of staff on the gate.
When on school premises please ensure that you are maintaining social distancing measures.
We request that only 1 adult per family enters the school grounds when dropping off and collecting your child/ren.
Thank you.
Reception Welcome Letter
Trust guidance for Covid-19 related pupil absence
Safeguarding Information
Following the government's new campaign to prevent the spread of coronavirus "Hands, Face, Space" we are encouraging Parents and Carers to wear a face covering at drop off and pick-up. Thank you for your continued support, it is greatly appreciated.
School fund
Although we are unable to go on school trips in the Autumn term, your child will be taking part in a number of enrichment activities in class and therefore the school fund is still needed and greatly appreciated.
The contribution is a one off payment of £20. If this is too much please make a smaller contribution. This includes pupils eligible for Pupil Premium. If every parent contributes something, it will make such a difference to what we can offer.
Please make your contribution using:
ParentPay under the item ‘Voluntary Contribution 2020-21’.
Cheque (payable to Avenue Primary Academy)
Cash in a clearly marked envelope (to be given to a member of staff on the gate or directly to the office – who will give you a receipt.)
Your contribution is entirely voluntary, but you will understand the difference that it makes.
Thank you for your continued support.
Parents, carers and visitors are kindly asked to wear a face covering whenever they enter the school building. Thank you for your continued support.
Welcome to Reception!
We hope you have all enjoyed the summer holidays. We are all really looking forward to seeing the children in September.
Each child has been sent a date and time for a small group visit prior to their Reception start date.
All Reception children will start school on Monday 14th September. Children will come in via the Dorset Road entrance and will need to be dropped off between 8:10am and 8:50am. On Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September children will need to be collected at 11:15am from the Dorset Road gate.
On Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September, children will have their lunch in school and will need to be collected at 1:00pm.
From Monday 21st September, children will be in school full time. They will need to be collected at 2:40pm on Monday-Thursday and 12:50pm on Fridays.
Uniform
Please remember that children must be in correct school uniform Please see our school website for full details of the uniform policy. Please make sure all items of clothing, including coats and shoes are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
School Website
Please visit the school website for general information about the school, including risk assessments in place to meet government guidelines with regard to Covid-19.
We look forward to working with you and your child.
Mrs L. Hilton
Head of Early Years