Welcome to Otters class page!

Welcome to Otters class. We are a class of  7 children and we follow the Orchard pathway.

Mrs Rankin is our class teacher and our wonderful teaching assistants are Michelle, Nadra, Erika, Stuart & Dara.

Spring 1

During spring 1 out topic is Jack and the Beanstalk. We will continue to focus on a specific theme each week in the Orchard pathway. We will be looking at things that grow and having ago at growing plants ourselves. This topic is all about pupil's expressing themselves and giving pupil's the opportunity to shine. In Otters this will be taught through things like dressing up as the characters and listening to a sensory story. Early on into the spring topic we will have a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. The pupil's always love this!

The homework grid will be sent home in their bags, you can find a copy below and there will be a copy in the homework grid section in the tab on the left. We like to encourage pupils to have ago at a few of the activities over the half term focus. 

Our timetable has only changed slightly this half term. PE will now be on a Friday and swimming will be taking place on a Monday. Please ensure you send in a labelled swimming costume/trunks, towel and swimming nappy if appropriate each week.

 

Autumn 2

Our topic for this half term is 'Winter Wonderland'. Each week there will be a different theme linked to the topic in which we will focus on - for example; Winter clothing, Christmas food etc...In otters class this will be based around their communication, independence and sensory needs.  As a team in the Orchard pathway we have some fabulous ideas for this topic & can't wait to show you all!

Homework will be sent and you will find the ‘Winter Wonderland' homework grid below as well as in the homework tab on the left. Please try to complete as many of the activities as you can during this half term - we would love to see your child's amazing work  and see some of the Christmassy things you have been doing at home!

Our timetable in Otters class has stayed the same however as part of our independence an community we will be transitioning to the DT room to participate in cooking each week.

Autumn 1

This half term we will spend the first 2 weeks getting to know each other and our new environment and making new friends and relationships. For the remainder of the half term our topic is ‘Pottery & Sculpture’. Each week there will be a different theme linked to the topic and the pupil's will explore a different action. E.g. Roll, squeeze etc...At the end of the topic we will be taking part in a whole school let's connect event where each pupil will create a piece of pottery to display in an art gallery.

Homework will be sent and you will find the ‘Pottery & Sculpture’ homework grid below as well as in the homework tab on the left. Please try to complete as many of the activities as you can during this half term - we would love to see your child's amazing work!

Here is a copy of our weekly timetable:

We will share what we have been up to on our class dojo page each day so please join us there to have a look at our latest updates!