Blackthorn, Hazel and Maple Classes

This year’s topics:

Autumn term – “Long Ago and Far Away - The Great Fire of London''

Spring term – “A World Of Our Own - Pole to Pole''

Summer term – “Exploring The Unknown - The Unknown Hero"

Homework

All children are expected to read every day and to learn to read and spell the relevant word lists for their year group. 

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

Additionally, children in Year 2 receive a short homework task related to their learning in class which should be completed and returned each week.

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 Tuesdays for Hazel, Maple and Blackthorn class.

Our Spring Term PE days are:

Monday and Wednesday

Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in his/her PE clothes 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.

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.

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

A piece of fruit or vegetable is available daily for children to help themselves at mid-morning break. Parents have the option of ordering a small carton of milk.

Click below for more information about fruit and milk.

Key Stage 1 SATs

Thank you to all Year 2 parents who were able to attend the KS1 SATs meeting. Please find the information from the meeting here: 

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, particularly since they are provided free for pupils in Year 2. However, if you choose to provide a packed lunch for your child, please remember that Northgate is a ‘nut-free’ school.