Rowan Class
Welcome to Rowan Class!
Mrs Guppy (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and Mrs Bates (Thursday and Friday) are the class teacher who is supported by Mrs Pinches. Currently, Mrs Blair is working across both Reception classes until Mrs Day returns to school.
Our Mini Themes Autumn 2026
Term: Mini Themes
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Our World Traditional Tales |
Awesome Autumn A Peep Into The Past Chrsitmas |
Rowan Class Announcement
Welcome to the Autumn Term!
Thursday 24th September - Visit to St. Andrew's Church. Parents are welcome to join us. More details to follow.
Helpful Tips for EYFS
PE Kits: PE takes place on a Tuesday and a Thursday. Children come into school dressed in their PE kits and wear them all day. The kit is a royal blue PE T-shirt with school logo, black shorts or leggings, black tracksuit bottoms and plimsolls or trainers.
Class Dojo: This is the free app that St. Andrew's uses to connect to teachers and parents. We can message you with updates and information and you can message us. It is also a platform for sharing learning. home learning suggestions, photo's and announcements. Important: Please click on the link to view our Dojo Policy
Outdoor Learning: These sessions take place on Wednesdays. The Wednesdays for this term are 7th October, 14th October, 21st October and 4th November 2026. Children will need waterproof clothing (trousers and a coat), wellies/walking boots/old trainers, hats and gloves in the winter and sun hats in the summer.
Fruit and milk: A healthy piece of fruit is available each day. Free semi-skimmed milk is available until children turn five however it does need to be ordered. Please enquire at the school office for details.
Snacks: Children may bring healthy snacks for morning or afternoon breaks but please limit these to no more than two snacks each day. We allow chocolate once a week on a Friday. Sweets and lollipops are not permitted, as these are a potential choking hazard. As the children mature, we encourage them to open packaging independently using the pinch and pull method.
Water Bottles: Your child will need a water bottle in school every day. Please may we request that bottles are filled with water, rather than squash or juice. The water bottle needs to be clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Uniform: Please ensure that all your child's belongings are clearly labelled to reduce the risk of items being misplaced.
Spare Clothes: It is helpful if your child has spare clothing in their bag for emergencies, eg pants and socks. It does not need to be school uniform.
Care Plan: If your child requires a care plan for any medical needs, please collect a form from the school office and return to school ASAP.
Show and Tell On Tuesday's: This is a speaking activity where children bring an item from home to talk about in front of the class. It builds confidence, develops language and bridges the gap between home life and school experiences. Ides include art and craft work, photographs (via Dojo), items of interest relating to family activities. Ideally, we would prefer that toys stay at home.
Jenny Mosley’s Golden Rules: are a core set of six moral values used as a whole-school approach to foster positive behaviour, self-esteem, and mutual respect. Rather than functioning as rigid classroom routines, they outline a universal moral code covering respect for oneself, others, and property. Each rule pairs a positive, desired behaviour with a clear boundary of what to avoid:
- We are gentle – We don't hurt anyone.
- We are kind and helpful – We don't hurt anybody's feelings.
- We listen well – We don't interrupt.
- We are honest – We don't cover up the truth.
- We work hard – We don't waste our own or others' time.
- We look after property – We don't waste or damage.
In the Reception classes, these rules are introduced through stories and discussions. Friendly animals explain the “expectations”. For instance, Alfred Alligator says, “You are kind and helpful”.
Please remember to always ask the class teachers if you have any queries or concerns.
With our best wishes,
Miss Hassler, Mrs Bates and Mrs Guppy