Welcome to Orange Class

Orange Class consists of 30 hardworking, keen-to-learn children.

Miss Neath is the class teacher, with help from Mrs Baird- our super teaching assistant. 

Autumn 2025

Our Learning Journey 

Orange class will cover a range of exciting subjects- English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, DT, PE, RE and Music. All linking together to create a memorable learning experience, for all children. Opportunities to extend this learning further, will be fulfilled through experiences, such as trips and outdoor learning in our wonderful Wild Flower Meadow and Forest School. Below are some of the excellent skills that Orange Class will be covering during the Autumn Term:

In English, we will begin by focusing on the Place value, Punctuation and Grammar unit. We will then move on to writing intriguing non-chronological reports about Mini-beasts! Within this module, we will be covering a range of skills, such as creating posters, letters and narratives based off of a range of exciting themes.

During Maths, we will be learning about Place Value, Addition and Subtraction and Shape. All children will have the opportunity to attempt some challenging problem- solving questions and put their knowledge to the test!

In Science, we will be learning about Uses of Everyday Materials. Orange Class will have the opportunity to explore, compare, experiment and evaluate, during this area of learning.

Our learning in Geography, will focus around whether we live in a hot or cold country, comparing this with other magnificent parts of the world. This will allow us to delve deep into the living conditions of other countries and refine our expertise around the globe. During History, we will be learning about transport through time. Orange Class will learn about different modes of transport and the materials used to construct these models, linking in well with our Science topic.

PE is currently on a Wednesday afternoon. Please ensure full PE kits are in school at all times. This half-term in PE, we will be focusing on Ball skills. In this unit, pupils will develop their fundamental ball skills such as throwing, catching, rolling, kicking, hitting a target and dribbling with both hands and feet. They will look to perform these skills with increasing control and accuracy.

Art will focus on mark making using different types of media. Orange Class will explore a broad range of drawing techniques, creating texture, pattern printing and sketching from observation.

Forest School begins 12th September and will continue every Friday afternoon, until the half-term break. Please ensure all children have suitable kit for these sessions, each week.

KS1 SATS Information

 To help inform teacher judgements, pupils in Year 2 will sit national curriculum tests in English and Mathematics, commonly called SATs.

The tests are a tool for teachers to help measure your child’s performance and identify their needs as they move into key stage 2. This also allows teachers to see how your child is performing against national expected standards.

The last compulsory KS1 SATs were administered in May 2023. They will now be optional. 

Unlike KS2 SATs, KS1 SATs don't have to be administered according to a nationally-set timetable in a specific week. Schools are free to manage the timetable and will aim to administer the tests in the classroom in a low-stress, low-key way; some children won't even be aware they've taken them!

https://www.theschoolrun.com/changes-ks1-sats-2024

Reading 

Please read with your child as often as possible (every day if you can).  Research shows that children who read at home, make better progress with their reading generally. This is key for all pupils' ability to learn.

The National Literacy Trust suggests that young people who read outside class, were 13 times more likely to read above the expected level for their age.

Following a study from London's Institute of Education, children who read for pleasure are more likely to advance at a quicker pace in both Maths and English, compared to those who rarely read in their free time. Please encourage your child to bring their reading bag to school every day.

Homework

Thank you,
Miss Neath