Hey there, Super Learners!

We know school is AMAZING, but guess what? The fun doesn't have to stop when the bell rings! In fact, at our school, we believe learning is an adventure that never ends! 🚀

What will you do today?

Every term, your teacher will select some fantastic activities linked to what we’re learning at school and send these home in your home learning book. You can do as many as you like! It’s your very own learning treasure chest, and the best part is – the more you revisit and practise, the more you get to apply all the awesome stuff you’ve learned.

For Our Reception and Year 1 Superstars!
You’ve got a BIG job ahead of you – and we know you can do it! Read with your adults every day (they can’t read as well as you – show them how it’s done!), show off your new phonics skills, and let’s get on those Numbots to power up your number skills! 💪 You’ve got this!

For Year 2 and Beyond!

As you progress and eventually move on from the Little Wandle Phonics program, you will be set weekly spellings by your teacher to practise and learn at home. 

As your reading improves, you'll enter the exciting world of Accelerated Reader, and your Star Reader assessment will guide you to the books that just right for you! There are so many cool books waiting for you to dive into –  spend at least 15 minutes each day exploring new books, finding new adventures, and getting lost in the stories. Head on down to the library to pick out books within your range and get reading! 📚 We recommend that every child has a reading for pleasure book, as well as their decodable reading book if your ZPD is below 2.5. Be sure to look out for all the amazing non-fiction books in the library, too – they’re filled with cool facts and adventures waiting to be discovered! 

Finally, we expect you to practise and learn your times-tables every day. You can do this by playing games, testing your adults, or by rocking out on Times-Table Rockstars! 🎸 Rock on!

The Four Steps to Success: Revisit, Teach, Practise, Apply!

So, how do we make sure your home learning is full of fun and success? Simple! We follow our magic four-step process:

Revisit: Think of your home learning as an exciting treasure map. Keep revisiting what you’ve learned to make sure you can re-discover all the treasures inside your brain.

Teach: Whether it’s showing your family your new phonics skills or explaining something to a friend, you’ll become a teaching superstar. You already know more than you think – it’s time to pass on the knowledge!

Practise: Like any great athlete or musician, you need to practise your skills every day. Reading, phonics, times tables, spellings – keep practising so you can do them in your sleep!

Apply: This is where the magic happens. Take everything you’ve learned, and apply it to real-life situations! How can you use those times tables when you’re baking cookies? What phonics skills will help you read that mystery book in the library? Apply your skills to solve problems and have fun!

How can remembering our core values help?

Resilience – Keep Going, Keep Growing!
Sometimes, learning can be tricky, and that’s okay! Remember, we don’t give up when something’s hard. We keep trying, we revisit what we’ve learned, and we grow stronger with every challenge. Just like a superhero who doesn’t stop training, you’re going to bounce back every time – and that’s what resilience is all about!

Compassion – Share the Fun!
What’s better than learning alone? Learning with others! Show some compassion by sharing your new phonics skills with your family. Think they can’t read as well as you? Prove them wrong! You can show them how it’s done with a smile. You can also help your classmates by sharing ideas and learning together – the more we help, the more we ALL grow!

Inquiry – Let’s Get Curious!
Every day is a new opportunity to ask questions and dive deep into exciting things you didn’t know before. Inquiry is all about being curious and exploring the world around you. We’ll teach you so much, but it’s up to you to go beyond, ask questions, and dig into new ideas. Who knows? Maybe you’ll discover something no one else even thought about!

Stewardship – Take Care of Our World!
It’s not just about learning for ourselves – it’s about learning for everyone. Stewardship means taking care of our world, our school, and each other. You are helping create a brighter future for everyone!

Remote Learning

Should the school need to switch to remote learning you will find learning resources and links to remote learning under this section of the School Website.