Hello, my name is Miss Seaman and I am delighted to be in my tenth year of teaching here at St John’s. Most of my experience has been as a Reception Teacher, and this year I will be teaching Sparrows for three and a half days each week.

Previously, I was the subject leader for Art and Design and Design Technology, which reflects my love of all things creative. I enjoy weaving creativity into everyday learning—whether that’s painting tigers coming to tea or helping pirates hunt for treasure! In Early Years, children are encouraged to try new things, discover hidden talents, and use art as a wonderful way to explore their ideas.

I also have a real passion for literature and believe that a good story not only fires up the imagination but also plays a key role in learning. This year, I am excited to take on the role of Phonics Lead for Early Years and Key Stage 1, continuing to support children on their journey with reading and writing.

Outside the classroom, I love sport and adventure—whether that’s cycling, sailing, or watching (and now only sometimes playing!) rugby.

 

Hi, I’m Mrs Nottage and I teach in Sparrow class on a Thursday afternoon and all day on a Friday. 

I love teaching at St John’s and helping children settle into school life. I enjoy helping children with arts and crafts; having lots of fun together, painting, stickiness and glitter! 

I’m married and have 3 wonderful children. I love baking, tennis, Pilates and walking in the countryside or by the sea. 

 

Additional adults working in Sparrow class: Ms Royden

Additional adults working across both classrooms: Miss Harding, Miss Stiles

Save the date:

Week beginning the 27th April – Parent consultations take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please sign up for an appointment

Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday (School is closed).

Wednesday 20th May - Carnival

PE – Every Tuesday (Come to school in your PE kit and trainers!)

Forest School – Every Friday (Come to school in clothes that are appropriate for the weather – as it gets warmer a sun hat will be needed) On very warm days, please send your child to school with sun cream on. Please also continue to send a coat as we go outside, whatever the weather. 

Term 5 timetable 

 

Term 5:

Our learning this term: 

Our topic this term will be 'Come Outside'. Our learning will be based mainly around minibeasts and life cycles. 

Literacy

 In Year R we will be reading these books: 

In Literacy, we will learn to:

• Anticipate and predict key events in stories.

• Understand vocabulary and use it when talking about stories, non-fiction, rhymes, poems and in role play. 

• Read words consistent with our phonic knowledge by sounding them out and blending them.

• Write recognisable letters, forming them correctly. 

• Write some capital letters. 

• To spell words by identifying sounds in them and representing these with a letter or letters.

• Use a full stop at the end of a sentence.

Phonics

We are learning to read and write sounds in this order: 

We have also been learning the below 'tricky red' words, these words can not be Fred talked, so we have to remember these words. 

I, the, put, go, to, no, a, my, of, me, he, you, said be, she, we, be, was, they, like

 your, are, all we some, come, so

Following on from our phonics assessment at the end of Term 4, your children may now be in a new phonics group working on sounds that they need more practise with or moving on to the next set of sounds. 

You can help support your child with their phonics by practising the sounds located in the front of your child's reading record. 

Maths

This term we are going to look at numbers beyond 10, estimation, addition and subtraction, as well as doubles, sharing and revisiting our number bonds. 

We will learn to:

• Count beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system.

• Have a deep understanding of number to 10, including the composition of each number.

• Build numbers beyond 10 (10 and ones).

• Add more and find a total with numbers up to 10. 

• Take away and find a total with numbers up to 10.

• Use simple estimation skills with numbers and number problems up to 10. 

•  Double numbers with totals within 10.

• Share objects equally.

Learning at home for Robin Class:

Reading

Please continue to read with your children at home. Reading books are changed on Tuesday and Thursday, so please ensure books are in your child's bag every day. Remember to sign or tick in your child's reading record when you have read with your child at home. 

Thank you for sending your child to school with their belongings' named. This also includes water bottles please. 

Be ready for learning! In Robin Class your child will need to have these items in school: 

Everything you send to school MUST be labelled clearly with your child’s name. Lost property will be available for parents to access daily on the school premises should anything go missing. 

• Book bag (provided by school) 

• Water bottle (no squash or juice) 

• Lunch box (if not having a school meal) 

• Wellington boots (to leave in school) 

• Coat (weather appropriate) 

• Bag of spare clothes to leave on your child's peg

Please don’t bring other items or toys into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged. 

Outdoor learning:

Outdoor learning plays a pivotal part in our children's development. Therefore, much of our learning in EYFS, takes place outside, and we aim to enjoy our outdoor learning area in any weather! So please, provide a pair of named Wellington boots which you are happy to leave in school for outdoor play. 

Highlights from term 4: