Welcome to Oak Class
Hello and welcome to Oak Class.
My name is Mrs Jones and I am the class teacher and we are also supported by Miss Von Dinther. Our class is made up of years 3,4,5 and 6. The class benefits from having a small class size which means that each child has a greater access to their teacher’s time. In Oak, we like to foster an open and encouraging environment, where everyone feels confident to share their ideas and have their voices heard. Oak class likes to make the most of the whole school grounds and we use our outdoor spaces to enhance our learning beyond the walls of the classroom. Every day in Oak class is different and unique, as we continue our learning journey together.
We are a busy, caring class and we love learning in lots of different ways. We value curiosity, teamwork and independence, and we always try to make sure that every child feels listened to and supported.
Homework
Spelling
Each week children will bring home a list of spellings that will be taught during curriculum time at school. These spellings will not be tested in isolation; however, children are encouraged to practise these at home and then apply them correctly in their written work.
Reading
Each child in our class is issued with a school reading book and this is carefully matched to their current reading ability. We would expect children to read at home at least four times a week. These home reads can be recorded in their reading records. Each reading record has a chart in the front and once children have collected 50 home reads, they are invited to choose to choose a book from our special collection to keep. Children will receive log in details for Accelerated Reader and once children have completed their reading book, they will be able to complete a quiz which assesses their understanding of what they have read.
Maths
Children in Year 1 upwards will be provided with login to Mathletics. Mathletics is a fabulous learning tool where weekly activities, linked to current learning in mathematics, will be set. Children will also receive a login for Times Tables Rock Stars. Each year group will be allocated age-appropriate times tables to practise. Engagement will be monitored by class teachers on a weekly basis.
Golden Time
Golden time is a real treat for our whole school and children and staff both cherish this time together. Golden time is a privilege and all children start the week with 30 minutes. Time can be deducted if behaviour does not meet our expectations.
Curriculum
Please see below the Curriculum Guide for this half term, which shows the topics we are learning. Please also find a general class timetable which shows a typical week in Oak Class.
