Welcome to Ash Class
Here you will find information about our class and the learning we are going to be doing this term. Our teacher is Miss Green and our Learning Partners are Miss Purveur and Miss Motala
In Ash Class, we will be focusing on developing well-rounded individuals who thrive on challenge and are intrinsically motivated to succeed at everything they do. Adapting to the needs of the pupils year round, the children will be able to prosper in an age-appropriate environment that enhances learning focusses and personal, social and emotional development.
We look forward to telling you all about our learning.
WELCOME TO ASH CLASS
Ash Class Transition Booklet
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Class Teacher
Sophie Green
Class Teacher
Sophie Green
Hi, my name is Miss Green and I am the teacher in Ash Class. This is my second year of teaching as an Early Career Teacher and I am very excited to continue my journey as a teacher at Willow. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family and cats, Leo and Cole, as well as paddleboarding. I also have a love of reading and writing and am looking forwards to relaying this passion onto the children.
Learning Partner
Sophie Purveur
Learning Partner
Sophie Purveur
My name is Miss Purveur most children call me Miss P as it is easier to say. I have been working at Willow for a number of years. I love reading stories, art and playing with Lego.
Learning Partner
Serena Motala
PPA Teacher
Lynsey Fivash
PPA Teacher
Lynsey Fivash
I have been teaching for 18 years working with children from nursery up to year 6. I am new to Willow Primary and will be teaching PPA cover. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two boys. My hobbies outside of work are Morris dancing, playing music, swimming and crochet.
Our Curriculum
Year 1 Curriculum Overview
The following document gives you more information about the Curriculum in Year 1
Homework
Please read the homework expectations for Ash class.
Your child will receive Dojo points for completed homework.
Homework will be completed on Doodle Learning. This can be done by logging onto https://doodlelearning.com/ using the website or download the apps.
The expectation is:
- Children will log onto Doodle Maths and Spelling every week.
- The Doodle target is at least 50 stars a week.
- Creative homework will be set weekly on Class Dojo.
During Spring and Summer term, in preparation for the Phonics Screening Check, videos from our Read, Write, Inc portal will be sent via Class Dojo for the children to watch at home. These will be tailored to the need of your child to boost their confidence in readiness.
Reading at Home
“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible” – Barack Obama.
Reading at home expectations:
- Children should try to read every night.
- Reading logs need to be signed when you have read with your child.
- Reading books and reading logs need to be in school everyday.
- Reading books will be changed on a Friday (please make sure these come into school).
- Reading for pleasure books will be sent home with the children in addition to their reading books.
Your child will be reading their books to teachers and learning partners, as well as during our DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions. Please ensure they are in school everyday.
Key Information
- Please label all of your child’s belongings clearly with their full name.
- Key messages and updates will be communicated through dojo whether its on our school or class page or through direct message. Please ensure you are frequently checking dojo.
- PE is on Thursdays. Please ensure your child is wearing their PE kit (school uniform) to school on a Thursday with long hair up and earrings removed.
- Reading books are changed every Friday but they need to be in school every day.
- Children will earn dojo points for reading at home in addition to earning these for following our school PRIDE values during school hours. Children will be able to spend these points at our PRIDE shop on a Friday as a reward for their hard work.
- Please ensure children have a water bottle in school everyday.
Useful Documents for Parents
The following links maybe useful for parents:
Phonics screening check: 2023 materials – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)