Welcome back to a new school year!

We hope that you have all had a wonderful summer and a well deserved rest. We can't wait to hear all about your adventures and really looking forward to the new school year ahead with the new class of Daffodils. 

History
In Daffodils class this half term, we will be finding out about Ernest Shackleton and his adventure aboard The Endurance. We will be learning about his important expedition to the Antarctic. We are hoping to have a visit from a real life Antarctic explorer too! 
Through our mantle, we will become explorers with Ernest on his mission to find out more about the Antarctic and the dilemmas he faced.

Art 
This half term we will be looking at the artist Tony Cragg and his work using recycled materials. We will be using the work by Sir Sidney Nolan to inspire us to create our collage.
Science.
This half term we will be learning about light. We will be exploring the questions - Where does light come from? What are the differences between light and dark? How is a shadow formed?  How can light be changed?
PE
PE will continue to be on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure PE kits are brought into school on a Monday and then taken home on a Friday. PE kits should include plain coloured shorts and jogging bottoms, white or navy t-shirt, trainers and a plain sweatshirt. Please make sure these are clearly named as things can get mixed up whilst getting changed!
Outdoor learning
We will be going to the forest school area every other Tuesday afternoon. We will be going out in all weather, so please make sure kits include plenty of layers (Water proof coats and trousers, jogging bottoms, jumper, gloves and hat. Please no jeans, as these can be uncomfortable if they get wet) Again, make sure kits are clearly labelled.
Reading.
We will change books once a week and children can take home a book to enjoy. Please make sure book bags are in school every day. It is lovely to read your comments in reading diaries, please make sure you fill in reading diaries every time you read, as we have a new reading challenge in class – the more you read the more change of winning a class treat!
TT Rocks
This week, everyone in Daffodils class will receive their TT Rocks login to access at home. This is a really fun way to learn multiplication tables. Please try to have a go as much as you can, the more times you play the more rewards you get and the better you become at your multiplication tables! You might even be able to challenge the teachers!
​https://ttrockstars.com/
Water Bottles and snacks
We encourage you to bring a bottle of water with you to school each day. Water helps to keep your body hydrated and your brain alert! Bring in a heathy snack to keep you going until lunch time - we also have fruit in class for you to enjoy too.

We are looking forward to another wonderful year working hard in Daffodils class.
If you have any worries or questions, please let us know.

Mrs Kavannah, Mrs Humphreys, Mrs McTweed