Orange 2023 - 2024
Mrs Sutcliffe
Welcome to Orange Class - Year 3/4
Where only our best is enough.
Hello everyone and welcome to Orange Class.
I hope you have all had a lovely break and are ready for the term ahead. Please take note of some important information below.
Remember: Attendance matters and every day counts! Missing school means missing learning and learning builds from one day to another.
Please ensure your child arrives on time and is ready for the school day ahead. If you have a problem, please let me know as soon as possible or contact the school office.
Start and finish times: Doors open at 8.45 ready in time for registration at 8.55. The school day finishes at 3.30. Please remember to drop-off and collect your child from the junior entrance.
PE: PE day is Monday and Friday when it is not our Forest School time. Remember to come to school in the correct PE uniform. PE on Monday will be outside so please ensure your child is suitable dressed for outdoor PE.
Forest School: Orange Class will attend Forest School in Summer 1, commencing Friday 19th April. Please ensure your child brings the correct Forest School clothing (waterproofs and wellies/boots are a must) to school on the appropriate days.
Homework: Please read daily with your child and sign their reading diary to indicate you have read with them. Ensure your child completes the activies on TTRockstars at least 4 times per week and support them in having a rapid recall of the multiplication tables to 12x12
What are the advantagesof your child learning their multiplication tables?
The key advantages incluse:
Application in daily life
Integral to developing basic mathematical building blocks
Building confidence with more complex tasks
Gaining a conceptual understanding of multiplication and deepeer thinking prrocess
Improving problem-solving abilities
Developing key skills and number sense.
Reading
Reading remains a key priority. Please remind your child to bring their homework diary and reading book to school every day.
The more that you read,
the more things you will know.
The more that you lean,
the more places you will go.
Dr. Suess
The power of reading holds the key to success - it not only underpins everyhing we learn about but it also stimulates curiosity, intrigue, an active imagination and helps us to think critically and analytically, so lets work together to make your child be the best reader they can be! You can help by listening to your child read and by reading to your child (bedtime sories are a wonderful way). Don't forget to sign your child's reading diary too - extra creadits are given!
Reward System
Merits are given to your children for their efforts, attitudes and behaviour. All merits earned go towards your child gaining their Bronze, Silver, Gold and Honours certificates, and finally the prestigious Badge, (this is a special achievement, which is presented at the end of the year in our end of year assembly if enough merits are gained).
Early Help
Early help and early prevention are forms of support aimed at improving outcomes for children or preventing escalating need or risk. If, for whatever reason, you and your child are struggling and feel you need help, please do ask. School staff may be able to advise, offer support ot signpost you to the people and agencies who can.
Important information
Remember - No jewellery is allowed in school except for stud earrings and watches.
Long hair MUST be tied up.
Please make sure your child has their own water bottle in school which is clearly labelled with their name.
Ensure all clothing is labelled.
Remember to bring a coat and wear suitable shoes to school every day, we will play outside whatever the weather.
Our Class Representatives:
School Council Reps: AR and Alfie
Green Team Reps: Ned and Rio
Contact Information
Can I please remind you to double check with the office that your contact details are up-to-date. Newsletters are on the website and have lots of key information and dates for you. Please make sure you are checking these regularly.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Goodchild (Mrs Sutcliffe)
