Useful Information

What do I need to bring to school?

• Bookbag 
• Water bottle (water only please, no juice)
• PE kit (Laurel Class have PE on Monday)
• A smile :)

How can I look after my belongings?

• Make sure your clothes have your name in them. Coats and jumpers are easily lost if they have no name in them.
• Hang your coat on your peg.
• Put your book bag, lunch box and water bottle in their places when you get to school.

What will I do in Laurel Class?

You will...

• make friends
• share and take turns with friends
• choose your own learning
• do lots of group activities
• learn how to be part of a team
• learn about books and stories
• learn to tell stories and act out stories
• paint, draw and make models
• learn about numbers and counting
• learn about shapes, money, measuring and other mathematics
• make your own choices
• use lots of different things like sand, water, games, bikes, scooters, jigsaws, puppets, books, whiteboards, pens, crayons, scissors, glue, toy animals, cars, trains and lots of other things!
• learn all about phonics to help you read and write
• learn to be responsible for yourself and your actions
• go on visits out of school
• sing and dance
• look after our classroom and school
• have fun!!

What should I do if I am worried about something?

• Talk to Mrs Leafe or Mrs Reston. 
• We want everyone to be happy.
• We will help you to make sure you are happy.
• Talk to your parents too. They need to know if something is worrying you.

Will I have homework?

• The most important homework you will have is to share stories and books with your parents.
• We will expect you to practise your reading everyday at home.
• You will get rewards for reading at home.
• Other homework jobs will be in your book bag.
• Mrs Leafe and Mrs Reston are always interested to hear about other things you have done at home.
• You can bring things in from home (like pictures or 'Wow' notes from your parents) and we will put them in your 'Busy Bee Books'