Leopards

Leopards

Welcome to Leopards - Summer 2026

Class Teacher

Mrs Field (Monday - Friday)

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Allan (Tuesday am, Thursday, Friday)

Mrs Simpson (Monday and Wednesday)

Miss Walker (Tuesday pm, Wednesday pm)

Well back! It is so hard to believe we are in the summer term - both with the chill in the air and the speed this year has gone. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break and enjoyed spending time with loved ones.

Curriculum:

This term our topic is Castles. We have lots planned this term to help your child understand why castles were built, how they changed over time and the roles people had when working in a castle long ago and how different that is to the present day. Our Topic web gives more information regarding the learning which will take place.

Reading:

The children have made so much progress with their reading this academic year and we would like to thank all our parents for the time and encouragement you have put in to supporting your child develop this hard skill. Many of the children's books are longer now and it is not expected for them to read the whole book in one session; you may wish to split over two sessions if the are reading green books and beyond.

If we could ask you (or your child could do this) to note the next page they have read to in their reading record and we continue at school if time allows. Each Wednesday we are very lucky to have a session with the older children from year 5&6. Not only is this a time to build relationships across the school it is also a time for the children to read to a different person and have them read a story to your child.

We have hit the really tricky stage in phonics now where the children have the same sound but different letters are used to make that sound or the letters can make an alternative sound. Encourage your child to test an alternative sound e.g. does the word have ue as in statue or ue as in blue. I have attached the sounds mats for reference (today's sound was ou as in cloud).

Comprehension skills remain as important and as the books are longer you might wish to ask your own questions about the text as they read. Reading will remain the children's 'homework' and we completely understand they may have activities after school and it is not always possible to read every evening.

PE Kits:

PE will take place on a Tuesday (outdoor) and Friday (indoor). Please can we ask that your child has a full PE kit in school from Monday to Friday. The PE kit needs to include a red t-shirt, black shorts/leggins or joggers and trainers. We suggest a hoodie and joggers/leggins as the weather is still chilly. We will send their PE kits home every half term to be washed.

Forest School:

Will continue on Thursday afternoons. Please send old clothing for these sessions as the children may get mucky especially with all the rain we have had recently! Legs need to be covered to minimise the possibility of being stung by nettles/bitten by insects – No shorts or jeans.

Water Bottles:

Please provide a named water bottle for your child. We can refill them as required.

Morning drop off’s and picking up:

Mornings are always busy and we wish to settle the children well before the day progresses. Try to arrive for 8.35 this gives children time to put their things away and have a quick catch up with their friends and change their reading book before they settle to early morning tasks. I am always available at the end of the day to chat if needed.

If you have any questions or concerns please do catch me on the gate.

Mrs Field & Leopards Team