Welcome to Class China!
Class Information
In Class China, our aim is to develop a love of learning. Always try our best in everything we do and never give up when faced with difficulties. Another aim is to make everyone feel safe and respect those around us.
Our class teacher is Mrs. Haslehurst and our wonderful teaching assistant is Mrs J Cunningham and 1-1 support member of staff is Miss Carroll.
Attendance
We want to give your child the very best start in life, and good attendance is the key to their success.
When your child is here every day, they are not just learning — they are building their future. Coming to primary school regularly is vital because it:
Builds strong foundations: Early reading, writing, and math skills are taught in daily steps. Missing just one day can leave a gap in their learning.
Creates lasting friendships: Being in class every day helps children bond with classmates, play together, and build social confidence.
Develops great life habits: Arriving on time teaches children routines that will help them succeed all the way into adulthood.
Boosts confidence: Children who attend regularly feel more secure because they know exactly what to expect in their daily routine.
To support all of the above, we will regularly monitor your child’s attendance and speak to you about any patterns or concerns we come across. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child arrive on time and ready to learn every single day. Together, we can help them thrive!
Reading:
Children are expected to read for at least ten minutes every day and books must be returned to school daily as the children will have opportunities to independently read throughout the day along with solo reading sessions with a member of staff. Reading journals should be filled in after reading and also returned daily along with the reading book. Journals should be signed daily.
Uniform, water bottles and equipment:
All children are required to wear the correct uniform for school including black school shoes. If a child presents in incorrect uniform, a letter will be sent to parents at the end of the day stating which item was incorrect. Water bottles are available to buy from the school office for £2. All water bottles must have a sports cap and be of a suitable size. These should be brought in daily and filled with water only. No rucksacks or large bags should be brought into school. If they are brought in, they will be sent home at the end of the day not to be returned. As school will provide all stationary needed, children do not require a pencil case or any other stationery.
Homework
Homework will be sent home every Friday and must be returned by the following Wednesday. This will consist of a maths task, reading comprehension, spelling practice and grammar work. If you have any issues completing homework, please see a member of the Year 6 team. Homework is vital for the progress of the children as it reinforces classroom learning.
P.E.
During the Autumn term, Year 6 will be participating in swimming lessons on Monday afternoons. Learning to swim 25m is part of the National Curriculum and is therefore compulsory. Children can wear their school P.E. kits (blue polo shirt and blue shorts) on Mondays and must bring a full swimming kit consisting of a swimming costume or trunks, towel, goggles and swimming cap. Earrings and glasses must be removed for the lesson which is provided by Lifestyles.
Important dates
Week beginning 7th September – Bikeability for three weeks
Tuesday 3rd November – Food for Thought cooking lesson
Contact Information
Below is how you can contact the Year 6 team using social media platforms as communication tools.
Where staff use social media platforms (such as Seesaw. Class Dojo and others), we will expect a professional, courteous and productive dialogue between staff and parents.
- ● Parents/carers are encouraged to use Class Dojo to message teachers and open a positive dialogue or contact the school office or meet class teachers at class doors.
● Staff reserve the right NOT to respond to messages which are received out of normal school hours, which are sent via Class Dojo
● Staff reserve the right NOT to respond to messages which are inappropriate, offensive, threatening or abusive. Parents/carers MUST only message using polite, courteous and respectful language
● Photos may be shared between parents and staff through school’s approved social media platforms – if they are appropriate, non-offensive and celebratory
● Staff reserve the right to log out of school approved social media platforms after school hours.
● Staff will use our platforms to share news, learning, updates, key notices and to share achievements and celebrations with parents/ carers.
● Parents are encouraged to ONLY message on Class Dojo between the hours of 8.30 and 16.30 on school days.
● Parents must be aware that responses on Class Dojo may be delayed whilst teachers conduct their daily duties and statutory tasks.
● Parents are discouraged from messaging staff on Class Dojo on weekends, after 16.30 and on school holidays. Messages received within these times may not be responded to.
● Teachers may choose to reply to messages outside of school hours, but these decisions rest with individual teachers and may change.