Welcome to Gecko Class! 

In Gecko class, we are...

Respectful of each other and our environment.

Ready to learn. 

Responsible for ourselves.

Gecko Class Staff

                                                                                            Mrs Haigh                     Mrs Gladdish

                                                                                         (Class Teacher)                       (LSA)          

Key Information

- Home time is at 3:30pm and we will exit through the Badger class door.

- PE is on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please make sure your child arrives at school in the correct PE kit.

- Spelling and Times Tables tests are on a Friday.

- 15 minutes of reading at home must completed every day and recorded in your child's reading record. This should be in school every day.

- If you would like to chat about anything please email the office or talk to me at home time after the children have gone.

Home Learning

- Reading records will be checked once a week. Children will be able to change their banded book and library book when they have finished it.

- TT Rockstars should be used to practice times tables. Your child's log in will be in their reading record.

- Spelling Shed should be used to practice spellings. Your child's log in will be in their reading record.

- There will be a topic based homework menu given out at the beginning of term. Your child should complete at least one task and bring it to school by the last week of term to share with their peers. 

Uniform

• Sky Blue Polo Shirt with or without Logo

• Navy V-Neck Jumper with Logo or Navy Cardigan with Logo

• Grey Trousers / Grey Skirt /  Grey Pinafore

• Sky Blue Gingham Summer Dress

• Black School Shoes

• Plain White, Black or Grey Socks

• Plain Grey or Black Tights

• Navy School Bag

PE Kit

• Royal Blue T-Shirt with/without Logo

• Navy Blue Shorts

• Black Plimsolls for Indoor PE.  Plain Black Trainers for Outdoor PE.

• Black Tracksuit (unbranded)

Topics we will cover over the year

Autumn Term

Polluted Planet: Climate change and renewable energy

Pharaohs and Pyramids: Ancient Egypt

Spring Term

Greece, Then and Now: Geography of Modern Greece & Ancient Greece

Summer Term

Pre-history: The Stone, Iron and Bronze Ages

Coast to Coast: Kent and Cornwall coastal comparison