Pluto Class Year One
Welcome to Pluto Class
Dear all,
It has been a pleasure to meet you all, welcome back the children and helping them settle into the new academic year. We are delighted to be working with you in the 2024/2025 academic year. Working together, let's make this transition a joyful experience for your child and the Athelney community.
Key Staff
- Mrs. Dummer – Federation Headteacher
- Mr. Potts – Federation Deputy Headteacher
- Mr. Simms – Deputy Headteacher
- Ms. Williams – Assistant Headteacher
- Mr. Mace – Resource Base Lead
- Ms. McMahon / Ms. Townsend – Pastoral Lead
- Ms. Jones – Key Phase Leader
- Class Teachers - Ms. Anumah
- Support Staff- Mrs. Howell
Important
School gates opens at 8.45am and close at 9:00 am
Lessons starts at 9.05 am
Dismissal is at 3.15pm and gates close at 3.30pm Monday to Thursday
School ends at 2.20pm on Fridays.
PE day is every Wednesday
Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit: Black, dark gray or navy shorts, joggers or leggings.
- White or purple t-shirt
- Trainers (black) or plimsolls
Swimming day is Friday
Please remember to put swimming kits in a separate bag.
- Swimming costume
- Swimming hat ( children are not allowed into the pool without one)
- Towel
Please check this page regularly for updates on what we have been learning in class. Any questions? Please contact me on this email address : pluto@kafed.org.uk
Up Coming Events/Trips
(Volunteers Needed)
Monday 12 May - Pluto class - British Library (packed lunch needed) - Bellingham to Kings Cross/St Pancras
Tuesday 13 May - Neptune class - British Library (packed lunch needed) - Bellingham to Kings Cross/St Pancras
Wednesday 11th June Pluto/Neptune - National Portrait Gallery (packed lunch needed) Catford Bridge to Charing Cross
Wednesday 18th June Pluto/ Neptune - London Symphony Orchestra Barbican (packed lunch needed) Bellingham to Blackfriars
Thursday 19th June KS1 and Reception Sports Day.
Wednesday 2nd July Pluto/ Neptune - Tate Modern (packed lunch needed) Bellingham to Blackfriars
Tuesday 15th July Pluto/ Neptune - Maritime Museum (packed lunch needed) - Catford Bus garage to Greenwich ( Bus 199)
Spring 2 Highlights
Spring 1
The five senses is our topic in Science for week 2 and week 4. We have looked at sense of sight and sense of touch. We have leant about the parts of the body responsible for these senses; eyes and skin. Our chosen topic book to support these senses is Laila in Saffron by Rukhsanna Guidroz
Welcome to Spring 1. In week 1 we looked at Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems. We liked this book to our topic on All About Me. This book shared some of our favourite childhood memories and the things we enjoyed doing. We had our baby photos in and wrote a short narrative about what could do and liked when we were babies.
Autumn 2
In RE this term, we learnt about the story of a great called Prince Rama who had a beautiful wife called Sita and how they were banished by the King. Our favourite part was, when they were reunited and began their journey back home. Everybody lit lamps to guide them on the way and to welcome them back. Rama and Sita's story is celebrated during Diwali. Hindus and Sikhs light lamps ( Diva) at Diwali to remember that light triumphs over darkness and good triumphs over evil.
We made some divas in class.
Autumn 1
We have had a fantastic term so far. We are getting to know more about our friends and our learning environment. We learn through play and are delighted to have continuous provision in our learning journey.
Theme: JOURNEYS WHERE WE LIVE.
To support our theme this term, we will engaging in some of the following texts : Little Red Riding Hood, The Naughty Bus, Rosie's Walk, Goldilocks and The three Bears, Dinosaur's Day Out, The Bear in the Cave and We are Going on a Bear Hunt.
We have been looking at maps in our Geography lessons. We will be making an aerial map or our school and the local area including key landmarks: Shops, River, Post office, Streets, Parks and so on.
Phonics
We use little wandle phonics scheme of work and assessments. Every Friday, your child will bring home the sounds covered and spellings to practise at home. Please encourage your child to read and practise at home in order to support their confidence, understanding and progress.