1. First Class Curriculum –Spiral curriculum - revisiting topics –Active learning –Text books –Maths - tens, units - not how you remember them –Jolly Phonics - watch for digraphs when reading with your child –Spanish

2. First Class Homework –Reading –Spellings - SACAWAC –Tables –The Friday Test –Fun challenges

3. First Class Other Homework –Encourage your child to be independent –Tying laces –Helping to clean up, set the table, etc. –Reading other books - visit the library –Talk with your child about what we are doing at school; revisiting it helps them process it

4. First Class P.E. –Mondays and Thursdays –Suitable trainers/ running shoes –Velcro straps? –Well-fitting trousers - preferably leggings or tracksuit bottoms

5. First Class Website –Tool for communication –Useful links and games –Keep up with what your child is learning –Twitter