Welcome to the class page for Otters!

Our class identity is “Otters are curious & playful”.

This is where you can find out about what we have been learning, our daily routines and see what Otters is all about.

Our Class Teachers is Mr Djemal.

Please come into school wearing your P.E. kit on our P.E. days which are Wednesday and Thursday.  We take part in the Daily Mile, wearing our normal school uniform, every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.  We have ICT on Friday afternoons.

Our Year 3 children took part in Swimming Lessons at Blackwater Leisure Centre for a 6 week block commencing Wednesday 6th November 2024 to Wednesday 11th December 2024 – they had a fabulous time!

To learn more about what we will be learning during the academic year 2024-2025 please refer to the Curriculum Overview below.  Our Big Question for this half-term is “I wonder … would you survive the cold?” and our Courageous Advocate is Marcus Rashford.

We are looking forward to a fun filled year of learning!

Courageous Advocate – Marcus Rashford

Forest School

Otters class took part in Forest School from Friday 27^th September 2024 to Friday 25^th October 2024 (4 sessions as 4^th October 2024 was a non-pupil day).  All sessions took place within the school grounds.

What is Forest School?

Forest School is an ethos which encourages children’s emotional and physical development through outdoor play, activities and exploration in a woodland environment.  The philosophy of Forest School is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive experiences and participation in engaging and motivating achievable tasks and activities fostering:

• Independence
• Confidence
• Communication Skills
• Self-esteem

These attributes have proved to be an effective foundation that raises academic achievement and is therefore an excellent way to support the National Curriculum and consolidate learning in the classroom.

The children enjoyed taking part in these sessions.