Squirrel (Year 2)

Please look at the key information below.

Adults in Squirrel Class

Class teacher 

Mrs Anderson 

ha@newclose.wilts.sch.uk

 

Class Teaching Assistants

Mrs Hanney and Mrs Taylor

Class Expectations

We have high expectations of behaviour at New Close. Everything we do is centred around our six values:

Aspire, Positivity, Pride, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility. 

When children follow these expectations they will receive verbal praise and may also receive stickers and dojo points. Those who do not follow these expectations will receive consequences. These consequences are outlined in our Good Behaviour Policy

What do I need to bring to school?

Children in Squirrel Class will need:

- their red school book bag in school every day. This should have two school books in it (one reading together book & one decodable book) their home/school reading record and their phonics folder.

- a drink (no fizzy drinks) in a separate bag, we provide the children with an optional piece of fruit for snack at break time.

- weather appropriate clothing (we aim to go outside in all weathers). It is helpful if they can keep a pair of wellies in school.

What do I need to bring to school?

You will need:

A named lunchbox and water bottle

A healthy snack for playtime

A waterproof coat 

Reading book and Reading Record

A positive attitude!

 

PE kits

We are continuing to ask children to wear their full PE kits to school on the days when they have PE. This year PE is on a Monday.

PE kit is:

 

Red t shirt

Black shorts/tracksuit bottoms/PE skirt

Trainers

School jumper/cardigan. No hoodies please

It is important that the children have the correct kit as they will be wearing this as their uniform for the day.

 

Forest School

Forest school is on Wednesday afternoons. The children must bring the correct kit to school to change into. This includes waterproof clothing that can go over their school uniform - waterproof coat, trousers and a pair of wellies.

Homework

Children in Squirrel Class need to read/share a book five times a week with their grown ups. This reading should be recorded in the home/school reading record. They can also log their reading on the reading race. When the reading race is finished it can be returned to the teacher. When the children complete all five reading race they can choose a book as a prize.

This Term in Squirrel Class

This term in Squirrel Class are topic is Where we live

We will be learning about we will be learning about Warminster and the local area.

Term Overview

Useful Links

Click the links below for useful webpages that will help you support your child's learning at home.

Little Wandle Information for Parents 

Numberblocks

Downloads

Page Downloads Date  
Squirrel Class Termly Overview for Website T1 16th Sep 2025 Download