Elm Class

2024-25

Welcome to Elm Class!

My name is Mrs Baines and I am Elm Class Teacher. In Reception, we also have Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Mullender, Mrs Hastings and Miss Ibbotson who work with us. We are looking forward to our new Reception children joining us from September. Our first topic in September will be All About Me. 

Please can our new families ensure they are checking Class Dojo regularly and sharing our transition videos with your child. 

Our topic for spring term 1 is The Polar Regions. Throughout this unit, we will explore the unique characteristics of these areas and compare them to our own environment. The children will learn about the animals and people who inhabit these regions, discovering fascinating facts along the way.

Our topic for Summer 1 is People Who Help Us. The children will be learning all about the important roles people play in our community, such as doctors, firefighters, police officers, dentists and more. We’re hoping to arrange visits from some of these local people to come and talk to the children about what they do. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the children to ask questions and gain a real-life insight into these roles.

During Summer 2, our topic will be Transport.  Here we will be exploring different modes of transport and learning about the history and development of travel over the years.

As part of this unit, the children will have the opportunity to plant beans and observe their growth over time. This activity will help them understand the stages of a plant's life cycle.

Our PE days for spring are Thursdays and Fridays. Our school library day is a Friday.