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Walter Infant School and Nursery
Murray Road, RG41 2TA, UK Wokingham
+44 (0)118 978 0825
www:http://www.walter.wokingham.sch.uk/e-mail:admin@walter.wokingham.sch.uk
admissions@walter.wokingham.sch.uk


Welcome

At Walter Infant School & Nursery we aim to provide a secure,

stimulating and happy environment that will motivate your child to learn.

Children are encouraged to play with others, respect their feelings and

 to grow in self-confidence.

OFSTED Inspection Report February 2006 (PDF format)
School Profile - February 2007 (web link)


Welcome to the Walter School website. I am pleased that you want to find out about our school. Children's early years at school often lay the foundations of later success.  Naturally, you want the best education possible for your child.

The staff in this school want your child to succeed in educational achievement and personal relationships. They will work together to provide a stimulating environment that will motivate your child to learn.  They will encourage your child to play with others, to respect their feelings, and to grow in self-confidence. They work with the support of active and interested parents and governors.

In turn, we need you to support us to achieve these aims, by showing a continuing interest in your child's progress and joining in the activities of the school.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the class teacher or myself. In order to give quality time to you, it may sometimes be necessary to make an appointment.

Ms V Mitura, Headteacher

 


Our History

In 1866 St Paul's National School opened in Reading Road, Wokingham (opposite the Wokingham Unitary Authority offices). The school was built in response to the publicWater Babies Image outcry, which followed the publication of The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, Rector of Eversley. The book brought to light the living conditions of poor children in the area and prompted social change.

John Walter M.P., of Bearwood, a local benefactor and owner of The Times newspaper contributed a substantial sum of money towards the establishment of the school. The original St Paul's school housed both the Infant and Junior departments but as Wokingham grew and the original building aged, it was decided to split the sites.

A new Junior School, the present St Paul's Junior School was transferred to its Oxford Road site in 1967. The old building was renamed The Walter County Infant School and housed the infant department. In the early 1970s it was decided that a new Infant School was required and building began on a site adjacent to the St Paul's Junior School.

In 1975, Walter County Infant School transferred from Reading Road to its present site in Murray Road. In September 1997 a Nursery Class for 4 year olds was opened and the school changed its name to Walter Infant School and Nursery.


Safer Routes to School

Following concerns raised by parents and staff about the safety and congestion around the school site during the morning and afternoon, a focus group was formed to discuss and tackle the problem.

The group is made up of representatives from the three schools on site and includes teachers, governors and parents. The initial meeting took place with a representative from the Highways Office from Wokingham Unitary. Since then the group has met regularly.

Here are some examples of the group's achievements over the last year:Children Walking Image

  • Getting statistical information to assess parental concerns and to allow a starting point for measuring improvements.
  • Asking for the assistance of the police to enforce the road markings and parking restrictions around the school.
  • Investigating the possibility of setting up a "walking Bus" from Safeway's car park.
  • Improved signage on the approaches to the schools.
  • Promoting "Walk to school week" in all three schools.

By raising awareness, the focus group have already noticed a reduction in congestion and a more positive attitude towards safety concerns.

The group continues to meet and there will be further initiatives this year. We hope that you will continue to support these to ensure the safety of all the children in our school community.

PTA

Walter Parents’ Association (Wokingham)

(Registered Charity No:280323)

The School has an active Parents’ Association, which organises a number of events during the school year.  These events provide additional funds for use on the children’s educational and recreational facilities. 

Last year, with lots of hard work, the PA raised over £11,300, which was used in a variety of ways.  Outside, the PA provided the money to buy the new school signs.  Inside, we have paid for the new school hall blinds, two DVD recorders, some African drums, and a donation was made towards costumes for the Christmas show.  There was also provision of a classroom budget to every class, to allow smaller items to be purchased by each teacher, as well as a contribution to the school’s technology fund, and a cultural donation, which enabled a visit by an African dancer and a poet. 

The events organised also add quality to school life.   They allow children, parents and teachers to meet socially and enjoy themselves outside of the normal school day.  The two main events are the Christmas and Summer Fairs, which are enjoyed by the whole family and this year we also held a Ladies Pampering Evening, a Car Boot Sale and a Rock ‘n’ Roll evening.  As well as purchasing items for the school, the money also goes towards social activities for the children such as their Christmas party, including the entertainer and a gift for each child, a disco and leaving presents for the Year 2 children, lollies on Sports Day and small gifts on special days such as Mother’s Day. 

All parents automatically become members of the Parents’ Association when their child starts school or nursery.  The activities are organised and co-ordinated by a Committee of parents (elected at the Annual General Meeting in September).  The involvement of all parents in assisting with the various events is actively encouraged and, indeed, essential if the valuable work of the PA is to continue.  A regular newsletter is issued keeping parents informed of planned events and how money is being spent. 

If you would like any more information about joining the PA, or how you can help, please ask in the school office, and they will put you in touch with a member of the PA.

NURSERY

The Nursery Class

Walter Nursery was established in 1997.  The nursery class is called “Holly Class” and is staffed by a qualified teacher and nursery nurse.  As this is the first experience of school for most children our aim is to provide a secure, stimulating and happy environment where children can learn to develop curiosity and independence through structured play and direct teaching.

Children are expected to attend five sessions per week, either morning (from 9.00am toNursery Image 11.00am) or afternoon (from 12.45pm to 3.15pm).  Each session offers 26 places.  It is expected that most children will spend three terms in the nursery class before entry to school.

Holly nursery is part of Walter School and the children use the library to borrow books and the school hall for PE and dance. The nursery children share many activities with the foundation classes and are timetabled to use the ICT Suite each week. They also, on occasion, join other classes for assemblies and story time and take part in Celebration Assemblies where progress and achievement is praised communally.

Admission to the nursery class does not automatically guarantee admission to Walter Infant School.  Please refer to the school prospectus for details.  

CLUBS

St Paul's After School Club

Hyperlink to St Paul's WebsiteChildren from Walter Infant School can attend St Paul's After School Club. All children must be registered with the club and their places pre-booked.  The children are collected from an assembly point in Walter school and escorted to St Paul's.

The club provides a snack tea for the children and a variety of activities. The club caters for children from 5 to 11 years attending St Paul's and Walter schools.

The session times are from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, school days during term time only.

For more information and a Registration Form please contact Kym Claridge
on 0118 901 8432 (answer phone).

DISCLAIMER:  St Paul's After School Club is an independent body for which Walter Infant School does not bear any responsibility.  On registering your child with St Paul's After School Club you are agreeing to their terms and conditions of membership.

FOUNDATION

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

The children will be encouraged to be confident, to have self-respect and to establish effective relationships with adults and their peers by:

  • Welcoming new entrants and establishing routines

  • Taking turns in both play and conversation

  • Considering manners and their effect on others

  • Learning to work and play well and to try their best

  • Listening to stories from other cultures

  • Exploring feelings: own and others

  • Discussing and investigating celebrations such as, Black History Week, Burns’ Night, Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, St Patrick’s Day, Mothers’ Day and Easter 

  • Considering health and safety issues at home and at school

  • Considering animals: care and, again, health and safety

Communication, Language and Literacy

The children will be taught

  • To listen attentively and to talk confidently about their experiences

  • To listen and respond to stories, songs, rhymes and poems

  • How to enjoy books and handle them carefully

  • Association of sounds and patterns in rhymes, syllables and words

  • To write their name using correct letter formation

  • To develop a good, comfortable pencil grip

  • Letter recognition and formation

  • How to be confident, independent emergent writers 

We will use a range of games, role play and practical activities to support learning

Role play will be based on journeys and modes of travel.

Daily phonics teaching will be based on the ‘Jolly Phonics’ scheme.

Mathematical Development

Through a wide variety of practical activities and investigations, based on the Abacus Mathematics scheme, the children will be taught:

  • To count forwards and backwards

  • To recognise numbers and form them correctly

  • To sort by colour and shape

  • To follow simple sequential patterns

  • To recognise, name and describe simple 2D and 3D shapes (3D shapes in Maple and Rowan)

  • To make simple comparisons of length and weight

  • To recognise coins and be able to use 1ps for giving change ( Maple and Rowan)

  • To know and use early mathematical language e.g. more/less.

  • To perform simple tallying exercises

  • To make simple block graphs and interpret data

  • To develop concepts such as early addition and subtraction

  • To use appropriate mathematical vocabulary

Knowledge and Understanding of the World

The children will be given opportunities to investigate and develop their understanding of:

  • Similarities and differences in the environment

  • Famous people

  • Sound: the elements of music

  • Pollution in the environment

  • Spring and new growth

  • Healthy food

  • Changes to food when cooked

  • Planets

  • Migration

Physical Development

The children will be taught to:

  • Prepare for PE and to dress themselves with increasing independence

  • To develop motor skills and coordination through gymnastics, dance, games and outdoor play

  • To use scissors and other simple tools safely and effectively

  • To use correct grip when using a pencil or, for example, a paintbrush

Creative Development

The children will be able to explore:

  •  Colour, form, texture and shape

  • Role play and imaginative play: drama and dressing up

  • Responses to what they can see, feel, hear, touch and smell

  • A programme of music, songs and rhymes

  • Large and small scale work individually, in pairs and small groups 

We will also be involved in a dance workshop with Robert Eugene ( contemporary dance ).  

We have also booked an incubator, complete with hens’ eggs for February –details to follow  

ICT will be used to support all areas of learning e.g. computer, digital camera, camcorder and programmable toys.

Maple and Rowan classes will be working together, each day, across the whole curriculum.  

Maple, Rowan and Holly classes will work closely together on theme days (usually Wednesdays).  This term’s theme days will include: Burns’ Night, Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, St David’s Day and St Patrick’s Day. 

I hope this gives a flavour of what is to come and that your children will enjoy a busy, fun-filled term. 

Other Information

  • Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly marked

  • All children need a bag, every day, to take home library books and precious pieces of work

  • A reminder; we set up activities outside and would very much appreciate it if you could ensure

  • that children do not touch any of the equipment or activities before or after sessions

  • Please ensure that your child brings a coat to school every day as many of our activities take

  • place outdoors this term

Yours Sincerely

M A Hutchings

Foundation Stage Coordinator

YEAR 1&2

Year OneYear 1 Image

Summer Term 2007

Homework Guidance

Summer Term 2007

Dear Parents 

We are just starting our third and final term this academic year.  This letter is a brief outline of some of the activities we are going to include this term. 

In Numeracy we are continuing with addition and subtraction, numbers to 100 – greatly aided by a hundred square, place value, ordering and estimating.  The children will be encouraged to work out and learn various strategies to help them with their mental calculations.  The children will also be using money and relating it to “real life” problems, as will the other problem solving activities.  Homework will also be given every week. 

In Literacy the children will continue to read and listen to a variety of books from both fiction and non-fiction.  This term we will have a greater emphasis on reading for information.  The independent writing will include personal experiences, factual accounts, questions and answers and poetry.  The children will also be learning to read and spell high frequency words to aid them in their writing.  Reading labels and captions will help the children find their way around Milestones. 

In Science the first part of the term will be spent looking at animals, including humans, learning about their different life cycles, how they move, use their senses and reproduce.  In the second half of term we will be busily planting seeds and growing plants in order to study them at close quarters.  The children will also focus on keeping healthy in Healthy Schools week. 

Technology is also based around plants.  The children will be looking at different fruits and vegetables, their appearance, texture, colour etc, what they can make from them and how.  We will also be covering basic food hygiene.  Fruit Salad will be the tasty treat for the children.  

Art.  The first half of the term will be linked to ourselves and other animals; looking at and making drawings, models etc of our own homes and the “homes” that animals live in.  It will be followed by an artistic study of fruit and vegetables, observational drawings and the still life work of more famous artists.

History is based on the different types of homes, far and near, old and new. It is also going to be interesting to find out how the people lived in their homes many years ago and a trip to Milestones Museum at the beginning of May will help to bring it all alive for the children.   

The children love to look at artefacts from the past and if you have any you could lend to us, we would love to use them in our history lessons.  

Geography.  We shall be focusing on various countries and places around the world, as well as following our old friend Barnaby Bear on his travels to different destinations during the term.  Why not take part?  If you are going on holiday before the end of term why not sign out Barnaby Bear from the school office and take him with you on your travels.  Or if you have access to the Internet you could visit his website at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnabybear. 

The ICT suite will be well used to help the children to learn and practise their keyboard and word processing skills.  We will also be using it in conjunction with other subjects. 

The children will be enjoying themselves in Music singing, playing percussion instruments, developing their aural skills, conducting with the aid of symbols and also using symbols to write their own scores, making wonderful class compositions. 

Hopefully, if the weather permits, we will do as much of our PE outside as we can.  Part of the time will be spent indoors learning our country dances.  Outside we will be focusing on our basic games skills, culminating in Sports Day. 

RE and SEAL (Social and Emotional Attitude to Learning).  RE starts with the questions “Why am I special”, followed by our SEAL work on relationships.  We will also be learning what it is to be part of both a Christian and a Jewish community.  To help us understand more about the Christian way of life we are planning a visit to St Paul’s Church to have a first hand experience of a place of worship.

SEAL ends the term with the theme of Changes.  This will help all of the children to move onto their next class or their next school. 

Thank you to all the people who have lent us books, photographs, toys and other artefacts last term.  The children enjoyed looking at them and or playing with them.  Everything was much appreciated and it all helped to enhance the children’s learning.  If you have anything related to this term’s topics please could you lend it to us, we will look after it carefully.

Yours sincerely 

Diana Killey

Year 1 Coordinator


Homework Guidance

Here is some guidance on the type of homework we would like your child to do whilst they are in Year One.  It will also give you an idea of how often and for how long we expect the children to carry out certain tasks. 

Independence

Please encourage your child to get dressed and undressed independently so that changing for PE will become less of a struggle.  This includes turning clothes the correct way around and managing laces, zips and buttons, if they have them. Can you also ensure all clothes and PE kit are clearly labelled with your child’s name. 

Reading

If your child has flash cards we would like you to encourage them to practise these five times a week.  When they bring a reading book home we would like them to read at least three times a week, for approximately ten to fifteen minutes per session.  

As well as your child reading books and flash cards, we would like you to encourage your child to find and read words in a variety of places.  For example signs, packaging, labels and notices. 

Please find time to read to your children.  A regular bed time story is ideal.  When they bring a library book home from school read it to them, make it a special time.  Please take care of these books and return them to school the following week.  If a library book is lost or damaged we will ask for five pounds to go towards the cost of replacing it.  

Mathematics

Please play games with your children.  Dice games and card games are ideal for helping children gain confidence with number recognition and simple calculations.  Moving a counter along a board helps with “counting on” when your child is developing their addition skills.  Encourage your child to complete jigsaw puzzles. 

If your child is writing numbers at home encourage them to form them correctly, always remembering to start every number at the top. 

Writing

Playing rhyming and matching games as well as “I Spy” will help your child with their spelling. 
Encourage your child to hold their pencil with the correct grip and to form their letters correctly.

Listening Skills

Try to encourage your child to develop their listening skills.  Make sure you have their full attention when giving them instructions, eye contact is particularly important.  Try giving instructions that require your child to remember more than one instruction at a time.  For example “hang your coat up in the entrance hall and then bring me your book bag.” 

Health Warning!

All children are unique and have different levels of concentration and abilities. Please use this as a guide only and do what you think is most appropriate for your child.  Obviously if your child is tired or upset homework becomes counter productive.  When you are working with your child keep the atmosphere relaxed. Learning should be a positive experience for all those involved.  The most successful children will be those whose parents remain positive and involved, making the most of all opportunities that come along. 

If you require any further information or clarification please feel free to talk to your child’s class teacher or to Mrs Killey, the Year One team leader.  

Fiona Prickett 

Deputy Head Teacher

 


Year TwoYear 2 Image

Summer Term 2007

Homework Guidance

Reading Information

Summer Term 2007

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome back to your child’s final term at Walter.  The following information is to give you an idea of the areas of work your child will be covering during this important term.  During the first half of term the children will be doing their SATs but this will not affect their everyday work in the classroom.  Please try and ensure your child does not miss any school days unnecessarily and that they remain relaxed and happy and have no additional pressures placed on them.  Your child will also have the opportunity to spend time in St. Paul’s over a series of planned visits which will ease their transition into the next stage of their education; more details about this will follow.

If you have any concerns or comments during the term please feel free to come in and talk to your child’s class teacher or to me.

Literacy

Speaking and Listening

We will continue to encourage your children to speak clearly and to tell real or imagined stories using familiar story language.  They will develop their ability to listen to others and ask relevant questions to confirm their understanding.  They will need to listen to the views of others and work effectively in a group, ensuring that everyone makes a contribution.  There will a strong focus on drama activities.

Reading and Comprehension

The children will be expected to use appropriate intonation when reading a variety of texts.  They will apply their knowledge of different strategies to help tackle unfamiliar words.  As usual, there will be an over riding emphasis on reading for understanding.  The children will be expected to respond in greater depth to a range of questions when discussing the texts they have read.  Non-fiction texts will be used to support other areas of the curriculum throughout the term.

Writing and Composition

The children will be revising the correct use of full stops, capital letters, question marks and commas.  The children will be producing a variety of non-fiction texts as well simple riddles and humorous verse.

Phonics and Spellings

The children will continue to have four fifteen minute sessions a week where they will learn how to identify phonemes in speech and writing, to blend them for reading and to segment words to aid their spelling. 

The individualised weekly spellings will also continue.  We would appreciate it if you could spare five minutes four or five times a week to practise these words with your children.

Mathematics

The children will continue to work on a range of topics with the main emphasis being on mental calculations and applying new knowledge to real life problems.  Work on multiplication, division, fractions, capacity, time and handling data are some of the areas covered this term.

Science

During this term the children will be covering work under the general heading of “Plants and animals in the local environment”.  They will be identifying plants and animals in the local environment and recording their findings.  The children will investigate the conditions these plants and animals need to survive and group them according to common criteria.  The children will compare the features of different animals to those of humans and will be introduced to the term reproduction.  They will investigate the conditions needed for the healthy growth of plants and use books and pictures to learn that all animals produce young that grow into adults. 

Finally they will compare similarities and differences amongst themselves. 

In addition to this work we will have a science theme week, focussing on the effects of physical activity on the human body. 

ICT

The children will continue to use ICT to support their work across the full range of topics and subjects.  An example of this would be that the children will learn to select and scan images to use in the production of an information poster about an animal.  They will also use digital cameras, video equipment and tape recorders during the science theme week.  Each week the children will have a timetabled session in the ICT suite to support their mathematics learning.  The children will also have regular ICT skills lessons, taught in small groups by Mrs Cox, our ICT technician.

Technology

The children will be designing and producing fabric collages of minibeasts.  During the first half of the term the children will be set the challenge of building a strong paper bridge to support the weight of several toy cars.  The children will also learn how to use various items of kitchen equipment safely whilst cooking individual apple crumbles.

History

During the first half term the children will be learning about transport in the past and comparing this to the types of transport the children use today.  The particular emphasis will be on wheels and trains.  If you have any helpful books, photos or other resources we would be most grateful if we could borrow them.

Geography

The children will be studying a contrasting locality to the UK.  We have chosen Australia as I am hoping to have gathered lots of useful information and resources during my Easter study visit with Mrs. Killey!  We will focus on buildings, wildlife, occupations, food, leisure and culture.  Hopefully we will be able to communicate by email with some children in an Australian school.

Art

The main emphasis during the first half term will be on observational drawing and painting.  During the second half of the term the children will be exploring Aboriginal art.

Music

The focus for this term will be looking at the themes of exploring moods and simple composition with a strong emphasis on using rhythm sticks and tuned instruments.  The children will also rehearse and refine their ability to perform in preparation for the Leavers’ Concert. 

PE

The emphasis this term will be on country dancing and team games focussing on throwing and catching, bouncing, chasing and aiming at a target.  These team games will play an important role in the lead up to sports day.  

RE

The children will listen to stories and take part in discussions that will help them to answer questions such as What do Christians believe makes a person special? and What do Christians believe about how people should live with others?  The highlight of our RE this term will be an educational visit to Bhaktivedanta Manor where the children will have the opportunity to learn about a different faith first hand.  

Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL)

We are continuing to promote the importance of social, emotional and behavioural skills.  Your children will be helped to develop these skills through a systematic programme of work based on a new theme each half term.  This term’s themes are “Relationships” and “Changes”.  The whole school will work on the same themes at the same time but the activities will vary according to the age and maturity of the children.

Fiona Prickett 

Deputy Headteacher/Year Two Team Leader


Homework Guidance 

The purpose of this item is to give you some guidance on the type of homework we would like your child to do whilst they are in Year Two.  It will also give you an idea of how often and for how long we expect the children to carry out certain tasks. 

Independence

Please encourage your child to get dressed and undressed independently so that changing for PE will become less of a struggle.  This includes turning clothes the correct way around and managing laces, zips and buttons, if they have them. Can you also ensure all clothes and PE kit are clearly labelled with your child’s name. 

Reading

Please try and hear your child read at least three times a week.  It is important that your child reads out loud and that you can see the book at the same time. Make the time special and ensure your child has your full attention.  Each session needs to last for about twenty minutes and should include time when you ask questions about the text and discuss the content. 

As well as your child reading books, we would like you to encourage your child to find and read words in a variety of places.  For example signs, packaging, labels and notices. 

Please find time to read to your children.  A regular bed time story is ideal.  When they bring a library book home from school read it to them, make it a special time.  Please take care of these books and return them to school the following week.  If a library book is lost or damaged we will ask for five pounds to go towards the cost of replacing it. 

Mathematics

Please play games with your children.  Dice games and card games are ideal for helping children gain confidence with number recognition and simple calculations.  Moving a counter along a board helps with “counting on” when your child is developing their addition skills.  Encourage your child to complete jigsaw puzzles. 

Look for opportunities to develop your child’s understanding of mathematics in day to day life.  Cooking, shopping, sorting and telling the time are ideal examples.  Make it real rather than a paper and pencil activity. 

If your child is writing numbers at home encourage them to form them correctly, always remembering to start every number at the top. 

Writing

Encourage your child to hold their pencil with the correct grip and to form their letters correctly.  An ideal time to do this is when they are doing their spelling practice. 

Spelling

Please do your child’s spelling with them at least four times a week.  If they keep making no errors, all the better!  Think how good it will make your child feel having that success. 

Listening Skills

Try to encourage your child to develop their listening skills.  Make sure you have their full attention when giving them instructions, eye contact is particularly important.  Try giving instructions that require your child to remember more than one instruction at a time.  For example “hang your coat up in the entrance hall, put your lunch box in the kitchen and then bring me your book bag.” 

Extras

Occasionally your child will bring home work to finish.  This is usually because they worked at too slow a pace on that particular activity.  Please encourage them to complete this work and return it to school as soon as possible. 

Health Warning!

All children are unique and have different levels of concentration and abilities. Please use this as a guide only and do what you think is most appropriate for your child.  Obviously if your child is tired or upset homework becomes counter productive.  When you are working with your child keep the atmosphere relaxed. Learning should be a positive experience for all those involved.  The most successful children will be those whose parents remain positive and involved, making the most of all opportunities that come along. 

If you require any further information or clarification please feel free to talk to your child’s class teacher or to me, the Year Two team leader. 

Fiona Prickett 

Deputy Head Teacher


Reading Information

We hope this will explain some of the strategies used for reading in Year 2 to help you and your child this year. 

Your child will have a yellow reading record book which is used by school and home to record comments about a book and the way a child has read.  It can also be used as a means of communication between parents and teachers.  In school we write on the right side of this book and ask you to use the left side.  If you do write a message to the teacher in this book, please make sure your child tells the teacher it is there.  We do not check these books daily so your message could be missed. 

In school, your child will read a suitable book chosen from the range of school readers within the classroom.  These will stay in school until they have been finished.  Your child may then take them home to read again.  We aim to hear each child read at least twice a week either by a teacher or an adult helper and comments about each session will be recorded.  Some children may be given a “reading buddy” from year 6, a friendly session to provide extra practice. 

All children have free access to the “Home Readers” which can be found outside the classrooms in the corridor.  We encourage children to change these whenever it is necessary and without supervision. We expect children to choose from their correct reading colour band, but the type of book is their choice. These books are for you to share and enjoy at home.  We encourage the children to be responsible for this task themselves and although they will be reminded, we do not set aside a particular time in the day to do this.  Before or after school or after a reading session are ideal times. 

We would ask that you try to set aside a small amount of time each day to hear your child read aloud to you.  Children should enjoy books and stories and sharing a book encourages discussion and ideas as well as improving vocabulary.  Please talk about the book you have shared, ask some simple questions about the story.  For example, could there have been a different ending?  Are the illustrations good? Was the story exciting?  

If you have any other queries about reading please come in after school at any time to talk to your class teacher or write in the reading record.

Happy reading!

Ann Cole

Literacy Coordinator



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