WELCOME TO YEAR ONE AND TWO "c"

I am sure you are all more than ready to return your children to school and eager to settle them into  their new class. I KNOW I AM!! I am looking forward to working with yourselves and your children this year.


I am going to add some of our class information if I miss something or you need too ask me anything I am always happy to help. If you do not get chance to speak to me during a school day then you can email me on cornistipad5@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can.


DROP OFF/COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS.


If your child attends breakfast club then arrangements remain the same. Drop off from 8.00 am parking in the appropriate bays. Children will be encouraged to independently take their property to their class areas.


The usual year 1/2 cloakroom doors are located at the rear of the building. This year four classes will be using that cloakroom. So we have made the decision that all year 1/2 pupils will enter and exit from their external class room doors. This will ease congestion and also allow you to have daily contact with class staff. The main cloakroom doors will be open but only for the access of year 3/4 pupils.


External classroom doors will be open from 8.40 am (earlier if raining). Children will be encouraged to independently enter and take responsibility for their property. It is really important that your child arrives to school promptly as we set our learning objectives for the day during registration. The register closes at 9.00 am. At home time children will also exit from the external at 3.10pm.


It is always appreciated if collection arrangements can be passed on to the classroom staff; (nursery pick ups, other family members etc)


I  am aware that the car park can be at peak times very congested but it you could be punctual this would be appreciated. As I run many after school clubs and need to supervise the children who are attending.


WALKING BUS
In the spring term year Two children are encouraged to join the initiative to develop independence and road safety awareness.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Physical education is a core component of the school curriculum. Primary years are significant in the motor development for children. Basic but fundamental  skills are developed embedding physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.  It is compulsory that children participate and are provided with the correct kit weekly.
Children remain in their house colour groups until they leave the school. Children often become a bit confused if they change their CLASSROOM colour group; then they often think they need another PE t-shirt. This is not the case.


MONDAY INDOOR PE


kit needed:  black/blue shorts
                    colour house t-shirt
                    bare feet


FRIDAY OUTDOOR PE


kit needed:  Jogging suit/tracksuit
                    colour house t-shirt
                    plimsolls/trainers
                    (IT REALLY DOES GET COLD ON THE TOP YARD)


YEAR TWO CHILDREN WILL ATTEND WATER CONFIDENCE/SWIMMING LESSONS IN THE SPRING TERM


REMOVAL OF PERSONAL ITEMS
(WATCHES, EARRINGS, BRACELETS e.t.c)


Best practice is to remove all items prior to the children attending school on a pe day. School policy on earring removal is in guidance with (BAALPE safe practice document page 76-77) If children have ears pierced in term time this will result in them not fully accessing the curriculum for up to six weeks.






HOMEWORK:


ALL PAPER BASE HOMEWORK TO BE COMPLETED IN PENCIL AND RETURNED IN AN A4 fOLDER   

Homework given supports or extends learning that is carried out in class.  With your support and guidance children are encouraged to complete their homework using a variety of media and presentation styles


Homework is set on a rotational basis between; literacy, numeracy, topic. Homework is set on a Monday and due in on a Friday. I appreciate it can be difficult to complete in the week due to extra curricular activities or work commitments; please inform me and extra time is given.


Reading/spelling/phonic progress on a Friday children will take home resources to support their reading and phonic progress. we are asked in order for these to be updated they are returned on a Monday.




DINNER MONEY/ SNACK MONEY


All monies are to be in school on a Monday in a named envelope.


SNACK MONEY REMAINS £1 A WEEK (20P A DAY)
DINNER MONEY £2.00 A DAY


LUNCH MENU


The lunch menu is available to view on line weekly or on the classroom doors. A new menu for 2014/15 will be issued when they arrive in school. Children have two warm options to chose from or a jacket potato/filled sandwich.


SNACK


Children are encouraged to eat a range of fruit and vegetables for snack. In guidance with welsh appetite for life food and nutritional standards which became statutory in primary schools in wales in 2012. Section 4.2 states that food outside the lunchtime provision should comprise of fruit, vegetables, milk and plain water.


MILK/WATER


Milk and plain water is provided by the school as part of continuous snack during the morning session. Children are also encouraged to brink in their own individual water bottles which can be accessed by the child freely all day. Apart from the significant health and medical benefits of drinking water has it is proven that drinking water improves academic Performance.


DESIGN TO SMILE


In year one and Two children will continue to participate in the dental programme.


MEDICAL


If your child has any medical needs please could you advise staff members. If they require any medicine that needs administering. Please read the school policy and complete the relevant forms in advance.


I hope this information is useful any questions please don't hesitate to ask.