Heather Avenue

Infant School

Squirrels

Welcome to Squirrels Class! 

Your class teachers are Mrs Houston (Monday-Tuesday) and Mrs Paterson (Wednesday-Friday). Your other class staff are Miss Ladbrooke and Mrs Keeney, with Mrs Bennet (Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon). 

Our Autumn term topic is ‘Magical Me!'

In the first few weeks of the Autumn term we will be settling into our new classroom and getting to know the space and the adults working with us, along with our Golden rules. 

As we settle into our new routines, we will:

  • Practise lots of our art skills and make self-portraits

  • Learn all about how we have changed and share photos of us when we were babies

  • Talk about people who are special to us and what makes us special

  • Learn about the people who help us

  • Become scientists and use our senses to explore the world around us

  • Look at the seasons and notice changes in the environment

  • Think about what a plant needs to live and how to look after it 

  • Explore our school grounds and make maps and models of what we see in our environment

  • Share our favourite toys and talk about why they are special to us

  • Design and make our own toy

Our 'International Week' this term will focus on learning about Nigeria.  We will find out about the similarities and differences between Nigeria and the UK, including schools, homes, weather, food, traditions and music, as well as exploring famous landmarks.

We will learn all about the Nativity and put on a Christmas production for our adults and learn about different religions and their celebrations as well as celebrations that are special to us. 

You will receive a topic web, which will show you in more detail the learning your child will be covering. Please check Tapestry regularly to see what your child has been up to in class and leave a comment if you would like to. We would love to see photos, comments and entries from you too, to share what you have been up to at home. We look forward to the term ahead and sharing our learning with you! If you have any questions, queries or worries, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our staff team either in person at the door, through Tapestry or via a phone call or email to the school office.

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