Welcome Letters
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and an extremely exciting time for your child beginning Nursery. Here at Woden, we endeavour to provide a safe and secure environment for your child starting their school journey in Nursery.
Nursery is made up of two sessions with staff as below:
AM Nursery and PM Nursery
Class teacher: Mrs Chadwick
Teaching Assistants: Miss MacDonald and Miss Hodgetts
Over the first two weeks, the children will be staggered to ensure all children are receiving full support to help them settle into Nursery, where during this time the children will play and build relationships with the adults and their peers.
At the end of your child’s session, your child will be called to the door by myself (Mrs Chadwick) with the TA’s supporting your children on the carpet. Please be patient as we call your child to the door, although we aim to get them to you as quickly as possible their safety is our priority at all times.
The topic this term will be What Makes Me Special and Celebrations and Festivals. During this topic we shall be reading lots of stories connected with feelings, keeping healthy and family. We shall be learning all about Autumn and what is connected to Autumn. The children will also be learning about different celebrations and joining in moving towards Christmas.
We also start to look at numbers up to 5 and use concrete resources to help count. The children have free access to all maths play to enable child-initiated learning. The children will use a program called TenTown to help with their number work. You will receive information so you are able to use this program at home with your child.
This term we shall be doing Letters and Sounds which will involve listening skills, following simple instructions, and joining in with music and what they can hear within their learning environment, this sets the foundation for the children to begin Read Write Inc (RWI) in Spring term 1.
We understand that you might have lots of questions and queries and we will try and keep you updated through our school website as well as Class Dojo, where you will be able to communicate with myself directly.
Many thanks,
Mrs Chadwick and the Nursery team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and a very exciting time for your child beginning Year Reception. We hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday.
As you are aware, times have been challenging over the last few years but we are hopefully moving towards a more settled time. We will be maintaining the arrangements that were in place in the Summer term, including handwashing at the beginning and end of each day.
We will inform you of any changes as soon as possible.
Reception is made up of two classes with staff as below:
Class 1 – Mrs Everritt
Class 2 – Mrs Smith
Reception additional teaching/supporting staff will be: Miss Crump, Mrs Gould, Miss Whitehouse, Miss Lee and Ms Goodall.
The next 2 weeks in Reception are staggered:
WB 5th September – 8.40 am – 12.00 pm (No lunch)
WB 12th September – 8.40 am – 1.00 pm (Lunch provided)
WB 19th September – 8.40 am – 3.10 pm (Full day)
In English this term our focus will be building on our phonics skills learning to hear and say the sounds in simple words for reading and writing. We will also be learning about how to handle books for reading and enjoy listening to a range of stories.
In Maths, our focus will be on recognising numbers for reading and writing. We will be learning to count in ones and place numbers in order, as well as an introduction to basic addition and subtraction calculations. We will also learn to recognise and name simple 2D shapes.
The topic of this term will be Marvellous Me. During our topic lessons in the afternoon, we will be learning all about our feelings and behaviour towards others as well, talking about our family and friends. The children will also be learning about our 5 senses and the people who help us such as police, doctors and firefighters.
PE for Reception is on a Friday afternoon. Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (White T-shirt, Blue Shorts/Jogging trousers and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions. Your child will stay in their PE kit all day at school.
Please ensure your child’s clothes are all named, to help us to reduce lost property. Your child should also bring a named water bottle to school. There is fresh water available all day, in each classroom.
We understand that you might have lots of questions and queries and we will try and keep you updated through our school website as well as Class Dojo.
Many thanks,
Reception Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and a very exciting time for your child beginning Year 1. We hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday.
The Year Group is made up of two classes:
Class 3 – Miss Watkins
Class 4 – Mrs Thiara
Additional Teacher – Ms Chauhan
Year 1 Teaching Assistants are: Mrs V Williams and Miss Green
As in Year 1 pupils will remain in their class for the majority of lessons, with the exception of phonics (including spelling and handwriting), for which they will be grouped and may change teacher/classrooms. They will be informed of their teacher for phonics in lessons later this week.
We have a number of online learning sites for our children to access at home which staff will provide login details for at the beginning of this term. This will help children to apply Maths and English skills based on their learning during the past weeks. We also expect pupils to read their school book regularly and discuss the story and characters. Learning number bonds and times tables is also essential for their Maths work in school and activities may be set to support this.
Children should arrive from 8.40 am each morning through their assigned entrance and should then go straight into their class after washing their hands. Registration is at 8.50 am. Any late pupils after this time MUST follow correct procedures and enter through the school office.
As always, we continue to expect high levels of behaviour and attainment at all times. Class Dojo will reward children for excellent behaviour and effort throughout the year.
In English this term we will be focusing on stories with familiar settings and personal experiences during Narrative Units as well as writing labels, captions and instructions during Non-Narrative Units. We will also be reading and writing simple poems using our senses. Throughout these units, we will be focusing on learning grammar and punctuation.
In Maths our focus will be on Numbers followed by Addition and Subtraction. We will also learn to use money, read time, name shapes, and use basic measurement units and simple fractions. It is important that the children know and can quickly recall their number bonds to 10 – something which can be practised at home regularly!
The topic of this term is Marvellous Me. The Science objectives concentrate on the Human Body including Our Senses. During Art sessions, children will learn how to create their self-portraits and during D.T lessons they will also design and then make their own photo frames. R.E this term focuses on Christianity – Prayers from stories of Jesus. Children will also become Treasure Hunters and Painters to develop their Computing skills. There will be additional directed sessions on laptops and iPads linked to the curriculum. In Humanities this term the children will be learning all about me, which covers where they live and their local area.
PE days for Year 1 are Monday and Wednesday.
Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (White T-shirt, Blue Shorts/Jogging trousers and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions.
We look forward to a very enjoyable year full of learning and progress. If you have any questions/queries now or throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a message on Class Dojo or contacting the school office.
Many thanks,
Year 1 Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and a very exciting time for your child beginning Year 2. We hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday.
The Year Group is made up of two classes:
Class 5 – Miss Rabone
Class 6 – Mrs Jones
Year 2 Teaching Assistants are: Mrs Perediuha, Mrs Bhambra & Mrs Warren and Miss Shinh (job share)
In Year 2, pupils will remain in their class for the majority of lessons, with the exception of phonics (including spelling and handwriting), for which they will be grouped and may change teacher/classrooms. They will be informed of their teacher for phonics in lessons later this week.
We have a number of online learning sites for our children to access at home which staff will provide login details at the beginning of this term. This will help children to apply Maths and English skills based on their learning during the past weeks. We also expect pupils to read their school book regularly and discuss the story and characters. Learning number bonds and times tables is also essential for their Maths learning in school and activities may be set to support this.
Children should arrive from 8.40 am each morning through their assigned entrance and should then go straight into their class after washing their hands. Registration is at 8.50 am. Any late pupils after this time MUST follow the correct procedures and enter through the school office.
As always, we continue to expect high levels of behaviour and attainment at all times. Class Dojo will be used to reward children for excellent behaviour and effort throughout the year.
In English this term we will be focusing on topical stories, stories with familiar settings, pattern poems and instructions. Throughout the English units, we will be focusing on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation.
In Maths our focus will be Place Value, Counting in steps of 2, 5 and 10, Counting, Partitioning, 2D Shape, Data Handling, Measurement, Multiplication, Division and Problem-solving.
The topics this term are:
Science: What do our bodies need to grow and survive?
Art: Paper art
Computing: We are astronauts
Geography / History: Where do I live? / The Great Fire of London
PSHE: Being me in my world & Celebrating Differences
RE: What can we learn from stories from the Bible? / Beginning to learn from Islam
Music: Hands, Feet, Heart – South African music which has its own styles of pop, jazz and traditional.
During D&T week, we will be designing and creating flying kites.
PE days for Year 2 are Tuesday and Thursday.
Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (White t-shirt, blue shorts / blue jogging trousers and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions.
Please ensure your child’s clothes are all named, to help us to reduce lost property. Your child should also bring a named water bottle to school. There is fresh water available all day, in each classroom.
We look forward to a very enjoyable year full of learning and progress. If you have any questions/queries now or throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a message on Class Dojo or contacting the school office.
Many thanks,
Year 2 Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and a very exciting time for your child beginning Year 3. We hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday.
The Year Group is made up of two classes:
Class 7 – Mrs Pahal
Class 8 – Miss Doody
Additional Teacher – Mrs Chima and Miss Talbot
Year 3 Teaching Assistants are: Miss Thomas, Mrs Childs and Mrs Williams
We have a number of online learning sites for our children to access at home which staff will provide login details for at the beginning of this term. This will help children to apply Maths and English skills based on their learning during the past weeks. We also expect pupils to read their school book regularly and discuss the story and characters. Learning number bonds and times tables is also essential for their Maths work in school and activities may be set to support this.
Children should arrive from 8.40 am each morning through their assigned entrance and should then go straight into their class after washing their hands. Registration is at 8.50am. Any late pupils after this time MUST follow correct procedures and enter through the school office. From September all children will finish school at 3:10pm.
As always, we continue to expect high levels of behaviour and attainment at all times. Class Dojo will be used to reward children for excellent behaviour and effort throughout the year.
In English this term we will be focusing on Folktales, The BFG, Fables and Letter writing skills.
Throughout the English units we will be focusing on Spellings, Grammar and Punctuation.
In Maths our topics this term will be: place value, mental calculation, 2D shapes, length, statistics, addition and subtraction.
In Science our topics for this term will be Forces and Magnets and How we keep ourselves and animals healthy.
In Art we will be focusing on Aboriginal art and Dreams.
In Computing we will be focusing on presenting skills and recording our own videos.
In Geography / History our topics are Pre-historic Britain and Madagascar.
In PSHE we will be focusing on the topics Being me in my world and Celebrating difference.
In RE our topics are What is it like to be a Hindu?
In Music we will be focusing on the song Let Your Spirit Fly and learning to play the glockenspiel.
During D&T week, we will be designing and making our own packaging.
PE days for Year 3 are Tuesday and Thursday.
Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (White T-shirt, Blue Shorts/Jogging trousers and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions.
We look forward to a very enjoyable year full of learning and progress. If you have any questions/queries now or throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a message on Class Dojo or contacting the school office.
Many thanks,
Year 3 Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and a very exciting time for your child beginning Year 4. We hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday.
The Year Group is made up of two classes:
Class 9 – Miss Bahra
Class 10 – Miss Betts
Additional Teacher – Mrs Rush
Year 4 Teaching Assistants are: Mrs Payton
We have a number of online learning sites for our children to access at home which staff will provide login details for at the beginning of this term. This will help children to apply Maths and English skills based on their learning during the past weeks. We also expect pupils to read their school book regularly and discuss the story and characters. Learning number bonds and times tables is also essential for their Maths work in school and activities may be set to support this.
Children should arrive from 8.40 am each morning through their assigned entrance and should then go straight into their class after washing their hands. Registration is at 8.50 am. Any late pupils after this time MUST follow the correct procedures and enter through the school office. The school day will finish at 3.10 pm.
As always, we continue to expect high levels of behaviour and attainment at all times. Class Dojo will be used to reward children for excellent behaviour and effort throughout the year.
In English this term we will be focusing on fairy tales, explanation texts and classic poetry. Throughout the English units, we will be focusing on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation.
In Maths our focus will be on the 4 rules and applying these to problem-solving; fractions and decimals as well as shape and handling data. It is important that your child knows and can quickly recall their multiplication tables and number bonds – something which can be practised at home regularly.
The topics this term are:
Science: What can we find living in different environments? and What are circuits and conductors?
Art: Andy Warhol – Pop Art
Computing: We Are Meteorologists.
History: The Tudors
Geography: The River Nile
PSHE: Being Me in My World
RE: Judaism – What is it like to be Jewish?
Music: Mamma Mia
During D&T week: American Foods (Autumn 1)
PE: PE days for Year 4 are Tuesday for Class 9 and Wednesday for Class 9 and 10.
Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (White T-shirt, Blue Shorts/Jogging trousers and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions.
We look forward to a very enjoyable year full of learning and progress. If you have any questions/queries now or throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a message on Class Dojo or contacting the school office.
Many Thanks,
Year 4 Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to you all. We hope that you had a relaxing and restful Summer holiday and feel ready for the start of a new academic year. We welcome you to Year 5 and hope your child is excited to start their new school year.
The Year group is made up of two classes:
- Class 11 – Mrs. Godfrey
- Class 12 – Miss Hill
Year 5 Teaching Assistants are: Mrs Sandhu and Mrs. Perry.
Children should arrive from 8.40 am each morning through their assigned entrance and should then go straight into their class after washing their hands. Registration is at 8.50 am. Any late pupils after this time MUST follow the correct procedures and enter through the school office.
As always, we continue to expect high levels of behaviour and attainment at all times. Class Dojo will be used to reward children for excellent behaviour and effort throughout the year.
- In English this term we will be focusing on a variety of genres, including: stories from other cultures, stories with historical settings, poetry, information texts and debates.
- Throughout the English units, we will be focusing on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation.
- In Maths our focus will be on place value, the four mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), shape, fractions, statistics and problem solving.
The topics this term are:
- Science: Why do some Materials Change?
- Computing: We are Game Developers.
- Art, History, Geography and DT: all lessons will be based around World War II.
- PSHE: Being Me in My World (Autumn 1) and Celebrating Difference (Autumn 2).
- RE: Islam
- Music: Livin’ On a Prayer and Classroom Jazz
PE days for both classes are Monday and Thursday. Every Thursday, pupils will be going swimming and must bring their swimming kit in a separate bag.
- Swimming kit for girls is: swimming costume, swimming cap, towel
- Swimming kit for boys is: swimming trunks, towel
Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (white T-shirt, navy blue or black shorts/ jogging trousers, navy blue or black sweatshirt and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions. Please leave jewellery at home on PE days.
We look forward to a very enjoyable year full of learning, progress and fun. If you have any questions/queries now or throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us by contacting the school office or via Class Dojo.
Many thanks,
Year 5 Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the new academic year at Woden Primary and a very exciting time for your child beginning Year 4. We hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday.
The Year Group is made up of two classes:
Class 13: Miss Skidmore
Class 14: Mrs Adshead
Additional Teacher: Mr. Patel
Year 6 Teaching Assistant: Miss Jones
We have a number of online learning sites for our children to access at home which staff will provide login details for at the beginning of this term. This will help children to apply Maths and English skills based on their learning during the past weeks. We also expect pupils to read their school book regularly and discuss the story and characters. Learning number bonds and times tables is also essential for their Maths work in school and activities may be set to support this.
Children should arrive from 8.40 am each morning through their assigned entrance and should then go straight into their class after washing their hands. Registration is at 8.50 am. Any late pupils after this time MUST follow the correct procedures and enter through the school office. The school day will finish at 3.10 pm.
As always, we continue to expect high levels of behaviour and attainment at all times. Class Dojo will be used to reward children for excellent behaviour and effort throughout the year.
In English this term we will be using a variety of texts as a basis for writing. Children will be focusing on a variety of genres, including biographies, newspaper reports, letters and non-chronological reports.
Throughout the English units, we will be focusing on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation.
In Maths our focus will be on number and place value, the four operations, shape, measure and fractions. Pupils will be focusing on applying their learning to solving reasoning problems, as well as complete a weekly calculations test in preparation for SATs.
The topics this term are:
Science: How can circuits be changed? and How do we classify organisms?
Art: Mountains
Computing: We are App Planners
Geography / History: Mountains and North America
PSHE Being Me in My World and Celebrating Difference
RE: What can make Wolverhampton a more respectable place?
Music: Happy and Classroom Jazz 2
During D&T week, children will complete a woodwork topic when they design and create a Birdhouse in a group. They will also complete a food technology topic based on Great British Dishes.
PE day for Year 6 is Friday. Both year 6 classes will also go swimming on Wednesdays (class teachers will provide further information closer to the time).
Please ensure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit (White T-shirt, Blue Shorts/Jogging trousers and trainers) and a reminder that no jewellery should be worn during PE sessions.
We look forward to a very enjoyable year full of learning and progress. If you have any questions/queries now or throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a message on Class Dojo or contacting the school office.
Many thanks,
Year 6 Team
