📚 Reading Books

Reading books and reading records should be brought to school every day.

We encourage children to read at home regularly to help build:

• fluency,
• confidence,
• and a love of reading.

Please sign your child’s reading record when you have read together at home.

💧 Water Bottles

Children should bring a named water bottle to school each day containing water only.

Water bottles will be kept in the classroom and can be refilled throughout the day if needed.

👕 Uniform Reminders

Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Children should wear:

• full school uniform,
• black school shoes,
• and appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather.

On PE days, children should wear their school PE kit.

⏰ Start and End Times

Classroom doors open at 8:30am and learning begins promptly each morning.

The school day finishes at 3:00pm.

Please ensure children arrive on time each day so they are ready to begin learning with the class.

🏡 Reading at Home

In Year 1, we do not send formal homework home as we recognise the importance of protecting children’s wellbeing and reducing unnecessary cognitive load after a busy school day.

Instead, we ask that children read with an adult every day at home. Sharing stories and reading together helps to:

• build confidence and fluency,
• develop language and comprehension skills,
• strengthen relationships,
• and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Even just 5–10 minutes each day can make a huge difference to your child’s progress and enjoyment of reading.