Welcome to Reception, Rainbow Class at Shalfleet Primary
Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome to Rainbow class. We are really looking forward to working with you and your child this year. Please remember Dojo is always there as a communication tool to ask questions and share concerns with us (as well as face to face chats too).
 Staffing
The teachers in Rainbow Class are Mrs Thurman (Class Teacher Monday – Thursday), Mrs Munn (Friday). Supporting learning is Mrs Whittle (Tuesday – Friday), Miss Sexton (1:1 Monday – Friday) and Charlotte Holt on Mondays.
Mrs Smith (PSHE) Miss Gates (Forest School)
Please see below for key information.
Click to download the following planning documents
Please find below information on this years planned events/trips – please note these may be subject to change.
This years class charity is MacMillan
Autumn 1
Macmillan coffee afternoon – Parents invited in
Local walk linked to children’s interest
Autumn 2
Visit from people who help us
Visit to local Church/visit from church – Christmas tree festival
Spring 1
Sharing afternoon linked to interests of the time – Looking for nature – Parents invited in
Spring 2
Island based trip linked to themes e.g. Dinosaur Isle, Alpaca Farm, Amazon World
Summer 1
Federated mainland trip
Walk to Copse
Sharing afternoon linked to interests – Parents invited in
Summer 2
Dental Nurse/Vet visit
Walk to scoops, beach, Federated picnic with parents
Inspire Day – Crabbing

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