Welcome to Toucan Class
We are a happy, warm and welcoming class on the main site with our learners currently on the Willow Pathway. In our class, we prioritise positive relationships, developing independence skills, communication and well being. In the Willow Pathway we offer a lot of practical learning through a busy and engaging curriculum. The pupils are aged between 7 and 11 years old, supported by 1 teacher and 4 to 5 Teaching Assistants. The pupils work hard to develop their skills in a range of contexts. This year, the pupils are really thriving through their physical activities. They love our swim sessions, outdoor learning at forest school and have been excited by their PE learnings. They are keen to move! They are also a creative group - enjoying making and art activities, cookery activities and our bucket sessions. Learning through play and exploring are also key in our classroom.
Things that are helpful for you to know:
Juice/Squash
If your child drinks juice/squash, please could you bring a bottle in every couple of weeks with their name on.
Snacks
Please provide a daily snack for your child.
Swimming Kits
Please send in named swimming kits on Thursdays during term 3. We do have spares but may not be available to certain sizes.
Key Essentials
Snack, spare clothes, waterproofs, wellies.
Evisense
EviSense - Home (https://uk.evisense.com)
You will be able to track your child's progress through the use of photos and videos (once consent is given), using the online tool Evisense.
If you do not have login details, please see the office.
Contact
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions:
Charlie Wainwright
Toucan Class Teacher
c.wainwright@stns.org.uk
01227 464316
Curriculum Information
Term 3: Our Learning in Class
English: We practise reading regularly in class through our individual reading books, our class library, phonics sessions and our daily shared story. It is encouraged in all of our learning activities.
Maths: Our current focus is on number and number operations.
PSHE: We are focussing on our health and our hygiene skills this term. We also always have a focus on our emotions and feelings and ways to manage ourselves through all of our emotions.
PE: Pupils are learning cricket skills with George. We have swimming this term at Herons. (Term 3)
Communication: We are focussing on our targets, having our needs met and our peer relationships.
Science: We are learning about Materials and their Properties
World Studies: We are busy being creative and learning about Chinese New Year!
Please see our Term 3 Timetable and Topic Web for more information.
Class Documents
Wednesday 3rd January - Friday 9th February
Please see the Willow newsletter for all updates on events this term
Class Trip Letters
We will soon be planning our next class trip and Charlie will send out letters soon.
Toucan Class Photos
