Donaldson Class

Meet the Donaldson Class Team

Class Teacher

Mrs. Vicki Allen 

PPA cover - Weds pm

Mrs. Hannah Savage 

Teaching Assistants

Mrs. Julie Simms 

Ms. Becky Broder 

Physical Education

This academic year, PE will be on Wednesday and Thursday, provided by the fabulous Primary Sports Stars! 

Outdoor kit: white T-shirt, black/navy shorts or jogging bottoms, a jumper if it's chilly, socks, and trainers. Black gym pumps get damp easily and do not support the children's ankles. 

Indoor kit: white t-shirt and dark shorts, socks and trainers.  

Please let us know if your child cannot participate in PE by leaving a message with staff at the door, calling the school office, or sending a note. Please ensure no earrings or other jewellery are worn these days. 

Class Reward System

At the beginning of the school year, we agree on a ‘Class Charter’, which contains agreed-upon behavioural and learning expectations for ALL class members.

Making good choices can lead to:

• Positive praise.  
• A sticker.
• Being recognised for a superhero award in our whole school celebration/ collective worship on a Friday.

Reading

At Eynesbury C of E Primary School, we nurture a love of reading.

In Year 1, your child will receive one phonically decodable book each week, linked to their developing phonic knowledge. Children will keep the book for one week and read it at least four times during this period. Re-reading ensures that your child develops their reading skills and fluency. This in turn, supports their learning in school; as your child becomes more fluent at reading, they are able to focus on their new learning. Useful links are posted below. They will choose a 'reading for pleasure book' alongside their phonically decodable book.' This book can be changed as and when required. 

Please read with your child for at least 15-20 minutes daily and remember to write in your child's planner when you have finished. 

Home Learning

The children will be given five harder-to-read and spell words to practise each week. These words are expected to be written in sentences. They are to be written in their green homework book. 

Please ensure your child brings in EVERY DAY:

A named water bottle.

Their reading diary and reading books.

At Eynesbury Church of England School, we

'Love to Learn, Learn to Love!'