Class 1 - Blencathra
Welcome to Blencathra Class 1 2024-25!
In Blencathra Class you will find EYFS & KS1 children working hard! Take a look to see what we can do . . .
Teaching Staff:
Mrs Natalie Horner ~ Lower School Leader/Class teacher Mon - Thurs
Mrs Charlotte Ward ~ Class teacher Friday
Teaching Assistants:
Mrs Tania Calvert ~ Senior TA
Mrs Wendy Guy ~ TA/HLTA
Mrs Debra Capstick ~ TA/HLTA Thurs AM PPA
Blencathra Class Homework!
Reading their Little Wandle book for the week for Reception, Year 1 and 2.
Year 1 & 2 'heart words' (Common Exception Words) spellings check on Wednesday. Spelling homework in a yellow book will be sent home on Wednesday (Y1) Thursday (Y2). Please return the yellow book to school the following Wednesday or Thursday ready for your new spellings.
The children will also receive a piece of homework on a Friday, alongside independent work they can do using the apps Doodle Learning, Purple Mash and some children have Lexia.
PE in Blencathra Class
PE sessions will take place outside for as long as the weather allows us. Please ensure your child has the correct PE kit.
Our timetabled days for the Autumn Term are Tuesday and Thursday. We may also have extra PE sessions, so please have your PE kit in school every day.
Forest School Sessions will resume in the Spring Term.
Blencathra Notices
In Class 1 we like to be prepared for every type of weather, please remember:
- a waterproof coat.
- you can bring wellies in a bag and leave them in your locker.
- if sunny, bring a sun hat and sun cream.
Don't forget:
- to bring a water bottle every day.
- your PE kit everyday.
- Plasters to cover earrings for PE.
Superstar Moment Slips!
In Blencathra class, we love to celebrate all your child's achievements. Please send in a Superstar Moment slip to share what they can do at home. This will then be shared with the whole class and the slip will then be displayed on the Superstar Moments board!