1. Curriculum News
Year 1
Summer Term

2. In the Garden We will be learning about plants, growing and insects.

4. Down in the Garden Here are some of the many ways in which we will be enriching the curriculum this term: *Making Fruit Kebabs *Growing different plants *A trip to Warnham Nature Reserve *Making papier mache insects – we will be asking for help with this *Having an Ugly Bug Ball *Visiting St.Mary’s Church

5. Things to do … On the Computer: Visit www. danthegardener. co
Things to do … On the Computer: Visit Investigate BBC Schools Science – growing plants. Find out about plants at Gardening Basics urbanext.illinois.edu/firstgarden/index.cfm  Topmarks – Growing Plants READ TOGETHER: Jasper’s Beanstalk – Nick Butterworth The Tiny Seed – Eric Carle Oliver’s Fruit Salad – Vivian French Jack and the Beanstalk - How many different versions can you read? Chapter Book to read to your child: Charlotte’s Web – E B White The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett

6. Phonics Screening
The Phonics Screening Check will take place in June. You will know once your child has completed the Check from their phonics sticker.
The results of this will be included in their end of year reports.
How can you help? Practise the segmenting and blending sheets.
Please come and see us if you have any questions.

7. Reminder:   P.E. bags need to be in school on Mondays and Thursdays for both classes. Please ensure all kit is named.   Book bags must be brought in daily.   E-letters are sent home regularly.   Homework sent home on a Thursday.   During this Summer term it is essential to have a named water bottle in school every day.   As the weather gets warmer hats & suncream when necessary.

8. Important Dates: Club bookings by 25th April Bank Holiday- Monday 6th May Clubs Start – 7th May Robins Class Assembly – Friday 24th May Class photos – Monday 20th May Walking to School week- 20th-24th May Half Term Holiday – Monday 27th May Healthy Eating Week – w/b 10th June Warnham Nature Reserve Trip – 25th June (Doves) 26th June (Robins)   Infant Sports Day – Thursday 11th July 9.15am Informal Parent Consultations- Monday 15th July End of term – 19th July

9. Thank you for your continued support!