Welcome to Walnut Class
Reception Class
Class Teacher: Ben Mali
Learning Journey
Welcome to The Pickled Walnut, serving up a joyful Italian menu of traditional cuisine, always made to order. Located in the heart of Totnes St. John’s district, expect exceptional service and a wonderful ambiance. Booking essential!
This learning journey we are serving up a feast for Walnut Class as we explore international foods and healthy choices, leading to sharing our very own dish at an international food market for our local community.
PE Days
Our PE days are Monday and Wednesday. Children are to arrive at school dressed in their PE kit on these days. Most lessons will take place indoors during the colder months.
Outdoor Learning
Lots of our learning happens outdoors, so please ensure children have their wellies and a waterproof coat in school each day. Once a week we will spend the whole day outside, so please ensure children arrive at school wearing clothing suitable for being outdoors, along with a school jumper and school shoes. Our Outdoor Learning day is Friday.
Maths
In Walnut Class, children are focusing on our sense of numbers by counting in different ways through songs, activities and continuous provision. We use the NCETM scheme of learning which you can read more about here - https://www.ncetm.org.uk/
Phonics
At Totnes St Johns we follow the Read Write Inc. approach to phonics which supports children to make rapid progress with their reading and writing. Children take part in phonics lessons every day, where we are currently learning to recognise, sound out and write Set 1 and 2 sounds. The best way to support your child with their reading and writing at home is to encourage them to practice what they have been learning, and to ensure you are reading to your child at home every day. We have a wonderful reading corner in class and children will be choosing books every week to take home and read with their families. If your child has phonics books sent home, please ensure you read together every day.
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