Ash, Elm and Hawthorn Classes

This year’s topics:

Homework

All children are expected to read every day and to learn to read and spell the relevant word lists for their year group. They should also practice their multiplication and division facts so they are able to recall these fluently.

Click below to visit our Homework page for year group spelling lists and guidance on supporting your child's reading.

In addition, older children are able to choose the homework tasks they complete from the grid below. It is expected that each child will achieve at least 20 points over each half term. Additional homework tasks may be set for children to access through DB Primary.

Library

Every class has a weekly library session during which time they can exchange their reading books and ask for guidance and support for their individual book choices from our School Librarian.

Library days are Wednesdays.

PE days 

Elm- Tuesday and Wednesday

Hawthorn - Monday and Wednesday

Ash - Wednesday 

Ash - Swimming on Fridays

Please ensure your child wears their correct PE clothes to school on those days. These must all be labelled clearly with your child’s name (including their shoes). 

Click below to visit our Uniform page for more information about sports and PE kit.

Swimming (on Fridays):

• Elm Class – Autumn Term
• Ash Class – Spring Term
• Hawthorn Class – Summer Term

Swim kit includes swim shorts or swimming suit and a towel. 

If your child wears earrings it is easier to remove them before school on these days. Children will be asked to take out their own earrings for PE. If they are unable to do so, they must be covered with micro-porous tape during PE.

Forest School

All children in Year 3 have the opportunity to participate in Forest School during the Spring Term. They will go out on Fridays in the first half of the Spring term and will need a change of clothes and footwear so they can fully engage in the activity.

Water bottles

All children are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school each day to drink regularly in their classroom and maintain good hydration. Please ensure your child’s name is written clearly on their bottle.

Mid-morning snack

Please provide your child with a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat during their mid-morning break. Parents have the option of ordering a small carton of milk.

Click below for more information about fruit and milk.

Lunch

A healthy and nutritious lunch will help to boost your child’s energy levels for learning throughout the afternoon. We encourage all our children to eat a hot meal each day. However, if you choose to provide a packed lunch for your child, please remember that Northgate is a ‘nut-free’ school.