Badgers

September 2024

Dear Parents/Carers

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to our class.  During the year we have parents’ evenings that give us the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, however our door is always open and if you have any comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Many thanks

Mr Roe

Autumn Term – Badgers

Please find below a link to our Autumn Term newsletter which provides information on routines we follow in class to encourage independence and key information on PE, Forest Schools, Homework and Communication with Parents.

Badgers Newsletter Autumn 2024

Please follow the link to our class Knowledge Organiser for more information on Egypt and the Egyptians, the topic for the term.

Badgers Knowledge Organiser Autumn 2024

Welcome Chester – our School Dog

From time to time Chester the Dog visits school to work with the children.  A full risk assessment has been completed which will be available on our website. Chester is nearly 2 years old, a labradoodle (hypoallergenic) and belongs to myself (Mrs Owens).

There has been extensive research about the many benefits that can be seen by having a school dog.   

• Dogs teach children about responsibility – by children having to remember to feed and give water to the dog it can give them a sense of importance and satisfaction that they may not get from other responsibilities.  
• Dogs teach children patience – they do not always do as they are told first time!  
• Dogs teach children compassion – just like us dogs feel pain and emotion.  
• Dogs teach children about socialisation – by the children learning how to interact with a dog they can better learn how to socialise with other children.  
• Dogs are fun – they greet you with a wagging tail every day and put a smile on your face, even on a bad day. 
• Please follow the link to the Risk Assessment for this activity:-  Risk Assessment – Dogs in School- Sigg

Please follow the link to the letter which was circulated to parents/carers:-  School Dog letter