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Booth Wood Academy

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Classes

Reception

 

Reception (ID 1278)

Welcome

Welcome to Reception Class at Booth Wood Academy!

We are delighted to welcome you to our webpage. This is a very special year where children begin their exciting journey of learning through play, exploration, and discovery.

In our classroom we create a safe, happy, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and confident to try new things. Throughout the year, the children will develop their independence, make new friendships, and build the foundations for reading, writing, maths, and creativity. One of the most important things we learn together is kindness. We encourage the children to care for one another, share, help their friends, and celebrate each other’s achievements. Building positive relationships and learning how to be kind members of our class community is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that learning works best when school and home work together. We are always available to talk with and support parents and carers. If you ever have any questions, worries, or would simply like to discuss your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to speak to us. We value open communication and are always happy to help.

We can’t wait for a fantastic year of learning and fun!

(Arrival time is 8:40am - 8:45am through the side gate. Home time is 3:10pm through the side gate.)

PE Information

Our PE day is Tuesday. PE is led by our fantastic sports coach, Mr Wolfe, and the children always have a wonderful time developing their physical skills, confidence, and teamwork.

Physical Education is a very important part of learning in Reception. Through PE, children develop their fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, balancing, throwing, and catching. These activities help build strength, coordination, and confidence, while also encouraging teamwork, perseverance, and a love of being active.

Children should come to school every Tuesday wearing appropriate PE kit. During the Autumn and Spring terms, PE takes place in the school hall. In the Summer term, lessons will usually take place outside on the playground or the school field, weather permitting.

For safety reasons, children must not wear any jewellery during PE and long hair should be tied back.

PE Kit consists of the following:

  • White t shirt or house coloured t shirt
  • Black joggers or leggings in colder months
  • Black shorts in warmer months
  • Trainers or plimsolls (plimsolls are only suitable for indoor PE therefore a change of footwear will be required before and after our PE lesson)
  • Black jumper or hoodie

Supporting Learning at Home

There are many simple and enjoyable ways you can support your child’s learning at home. In Reception, much of our learning happens through play, conversation, and everyday experiences.

  • Reading:
    Try to read with your child every day if possible. Share their school reading book as well as other books they enjoy. Talk about the pictures, characters, and what might happen next. Encouraging a love of stories is a wonderful way to build early reading skills.
  • Writing:
    Encourage your child to practise mark making and early writing in fun ways. This might include drawing pictures and talking about them, writing their name, making shopping lists, writing cards, or labelling their drawings. Holding a pencil correctly and building hand strength through activities like colouring, cutting, and playdough are also very helpful.
  • Maths:
    Maths can be practised through everyday activities. You might count steps as you walk, count toys when tidying up, spot numbers when you are out and about, or talk about shapes and patterns. Simple games such as counting objects, comparing amounts, or recognising numbers help build early maths confidence.
  • Language and Communication:
    Talking with your child is one of the most important ways to support their learning. Encourage conversations about their day, ask questions, and listen carefully to their ideas. Singing songs, sharing rhymes, and telling stories together also help develop strong language skills.

Most importantly, keep learning fun, positive, and full of encouragement.

What to Bring to School Each Day

Please ensure your child brings the following items to school every day:

Book Bag
Children should bring their book bag to school each day with their reading books and reading diary inside. This allows us to change books and communicate about your child’s reading progress.

Change of Clothes
Please provide a labelled change of clothes that can be kept in school. This is helpful in case of accidents, spillages, or messy play activities.

Weather-Appropriate Clothing
We spend lots of time learning and playing outdoors in Reception, so it is important that children come to school with suitable clothing for the weather. This includes an appropriate coat and suitable footwear so they can comfortably take part in outdoor learning.

Forest School Information

Friday mornings is Forest School. Your child will need to come to school in suitable outdoor clothing such as jogging bottoms and a long sleeved top every Friday. We have wellies for everyone at school but you may send your child with their own to change into if you wish. As the weather turns colder and wetter, all children will be provided with full waterproofs to keep them clean and dry. Please remember joggers or leggings are still required in the Summer months, even when the sun is shining, to cover bare legs amongst the growing plants and trees.

Celebrating Success

In Reception, we love celebrating the children’s achievements and recognising the wonderful progress they make. Success can come in many forms — learning a new skill, showing kindness to a friend, trying something new, or working hard on an activity. We make sure these special moments are recognised and celebrated in our classroom to help build children’s confidence and pride in their learning.

We also encourage families to share successes from home. This might be something your child is proud of, a new skill they have learned, an achievement in a club or activity, or a special moment you would like us to celebrate with the class. Children love sharing their achievements, and it helps them feel valued both at home and at school.

Celebrating successes together helps children develop confidence, motivation, and a positive attitude towards learning.

 

 

 

Year 1

 

Year 1 (ID 1279)

 Welcome to Year 1

Welcome to Year 1 at Booth Wood Primary Academy! We are really excited to be working with you and your child this year. Year 1 is a fantastic year full of curiosity, creativity and growing independence. Our team is committed to creating a happy, safe and nurturing environment where children feel confident to learn, explore and do their best every day.

We value strong partnerships with families and look forward to working closely with you throughout the year to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

PE Information

Children take part in two hours of PE each week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
All PE lessons are taught by our sports coach, Mr Wolfe.

It is very important that your child comes to school in a suitable PE kit, including trainers. Please ensure that all items are clearly named, so that they can be easily found and returned if misplaced.

Homework

Children are given weekly homework, which includes:

  • Spellings
  • Reading
  • Maths

Homework links closely with the learning taking place in class. It is given out on a Friday and should be returned the following Friday. Thank you for supporting your child with their homework at home - it really does make a difference.

What Your Child Needs Each Day

Please make sure your child brings:

  • A named water bottle (water only please - no juice, to avoid sticky spillages!)
  • A healthy snack for break time
  • A book bag, including their reading book and reading record

Celebrating Success!

Year 1 is full of amazing children, and we love to celebrate every success and achievement – both in and out of school. We would love to hear about the wonderful things your child does, so please do let us know! Your child can then be added to our Proud Wall, where we celebrate their achievements together.

 

 

Year 2

 

Year 2 (ID 1280)

 

PE kits and days
We will be having two hours of PE a week, on Monday and Wednesday.

It is very important that your child comes to school in a suitable outdoor PE kit with trainers.

 

Homework
Children will receive homework every Friday. This homework will then be due in the following Friday. It is important children complete this homework at home. 

 

Times Tables Rock Stars is a wonderful maths resource for your child to learn and practice their times tables to improve fluency and speed. The fun online resource is incredibly effective and highly recommended. It has been thoroughly enjoyed by many previous pupils in Year 2! Your child has already been given their login details but if you need them again please let me know and I will be happy to help.


NumBots is an online maths game which if played little and often will significantly improve your child's recall and understanding of number bonds and addition and subtraction facts. These are critical foundations in maths so we are excited by the impact NumBots will have,. Your child's login details are the same as Times Tables Rockstars, but if you do have any issues logging in please let me know. 

Things we need

  • A bottle of water (no juice please in case of sticky spillages!)
  • A healthy snack for break
  • Book bag with reading book and reading record


Celebrating success!
Year 2 is full of amazing children and we want to celebrate every success and achievement during this year both inside and outside of school. We would love to hear about all the amazing things your child does, so please tell us about them.

...and finally
As a team, we are always here for you. If you need to discuss anything, please let us know. If you would like a longer meeting to talk about your child’s needs please make an appointment so we can discuss your queries without feeling rushed. If you need any other information please do not hesitate to ask.

 

 

Year 3

 

Year 3 (ID 1281)

 Welcome to Year 3 👋

Welcome to our Year 3 class page! This year is all about building confidence, curiosity and independence, and we’re really looking forward to sharing it with your child. We work as a supportive team where children are encouraged to try their best, help one another and enjoy their learning.

We aim to make learning engaging and exciting, while also encouraging high expectations. Children are supported to challenge themselves, take pride in their work and understand that it’s okay if learning feels tricky sometimes - that’s often when the most learning happens.

Kindness and respect are at the heart of our classroom. We value teamwork, empathy and positive relationships, helping to create a calm and happy environment where every child feels safe, supported and ready to succeed.

We’re excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to see all the progress and achievements along the way.

PE Information

Year 3 have PE lessons twice a week on Mondays and Tuesdays, led by our sports coach, Mr Wolfe. Please make sure your child comes to school dressed in a suitable outdoor PE kit, including trainers.

Homework Information

Spellings, English and maths homework will be given out each Friday and should be completed by the following Friday.

We also encourage regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars to support your child’s maths development. It’s a fun and motivating way for children to practise their times tables and build confidence and fluency.

What Your Child Will Need

  • A named water bottle (water only, please)
  • A healthy snack for break time
  • Fridays are treat days – children may bring a snack of their choice, or £1 in a labelled envelope for sausage rolls and a drink
  • A book bag with their reading book and reading record inside

Celebrating Success 🌟

We love celebrating achievements in Year 3 - big or small, in school or out. If your child has something they’re proud of outside the classroom, we’d love to hear about it. Sharing these successes helps build confidence and a strong sense of belonging.

Working Together

We believe that working closely with families makes a real difference. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email. For longer conversations, we’re always happy to arrange a time to chat properly.

 

 

Year 4

 

Year 4 (ID 1282)

 Welcome

Welcome to Year 4 👋

We’re delighted to welcome you to our class page. Year 4 is a year of growth, curiosity and confidence, and we approach it as a hard-working team who support one another every step of the way.

We aim to challenge and enthuse our children through engaging learning, high expectations and a genuine love of discovery. We encourage everyone to push themselves, take pride in their efforts and develop resilience when learning feels tricky - because that’s where real progress happens.

Above all, kindness sits at the heart of everything we do. We value respect, teamwork and empathy, creating a safe and positive environment where every child feels supported and ready to thrive.

We’re excited for the year ahead and all that we will achieve together.

PE Information
We have two hours of PE a week, on Thursdays and Fridays. The lessons are taught by our sports coach, Mr Wolfe. It is very important that your child comes to school in a suitable outdoor kit with trainers.

Homework Information

Alongside weekly spellings, English and maths homework will be set each Thursday and should be completed by the following Wednesday evening.

As the year progresses, children will have the opportunity to take their iPads home to support them in completing their homework tasks. A paper copy will always be available for those who would prefer to work on paper.

To further support your child’s mathematical development, we are encouraging regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars. This engaging online resource is designed to help children learn and practise their times tables, building both speed and fluency. It is widely used across the school and has proven to be highly effective, as well as enjoyable for pupils.


Things we need

  • A bottle of water (no juice please in case of sticky spillages!).
  • A healthy snack for break.
  • Fridays are 'treat days' so your child can bring in a snack of their choice. Alternatively, £1 can be sent in a labelled envelope for sausage rolls and drinks.
  • A book bag with reading book and reading record.


Celebrating success!

Year 4 is a year full of moments worth celebrating. Success takes many forms, both in and out of school, and every achievement matters. Sharing these moments helps build confidence, pride and a strong sense of community, so we always welcome news of successes beyond the classroom too.

Finally, we work in partnership with families and are always here to support. If you have anything you would like to discuss, please get in touch via email. For longer conversations, appointments can be arranged so there is time to talk things through properly without feeling rushed. If you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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Year 5

 

Year 5 (ID 1284)

 Welcome to Year 5! We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth and new opportunities. Year 5 is an important and rewarding stage where pupils build independence, confidence and a deeper love of learning.

Throughout the year, children will enjoy a broad and engaging curriculum that challenges them to think critically, work collaboratively and take pride in their achievements. We encourage curiosity, resilience and creativity, while supporting every child to reach their full potential.

PE kits and days

We will be having two hours of PE a week, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

It is very important that your child has a suitable indoor and outdoor PE kit with trainers. Please make sure that your child's PE kit is clearly named.

On these days please send your child into school wearing their P.E. kit as we no longer ask that children get changed at school.
 

Homework

Homework is very important as it helps your child to revise what they have learnt in school. It also helps to keep you informed of their progress and the current topics in the classroom. Homework will be set every Friday on Showbie.


Things we need

  • A bottle of water (no juice please in case of sticky spillages!)
  • A healthy snack at break. Fruit is encouraged to be brought in to school each day for morning or afternoon break.
  • Fridays are 'treat' days, so your child can bring in a treat for their snack! Alternatively, your child can bring in money for our school's tuck shop which will allow them to buy a sausage roll/drink. We have a tuck shop money box in the classroom so please hand the money to the teacher on the day where it will be kept safe.
  • Book bag (or a school bag) with reading book and reading record.

 Celebrating success!

Year 5 is a year full of moments worth celebrating. Success takes many forms, both in and out of school, and every achievement matters. Sharing these moments helps build confidence, pride and a strong sense of community, so we always welcome news of successes beyond the classroom too.

Finally, as a team, we are always here for you. If you need to discuss anything, please see me at the classroom door and I can book an appointment with you so we can discuss your child without feeling rushed. If you need any other information, please do not hesitate to ask. 

 

 

 

Year 6

 

Year 6 (ID 1285)

 PE
We will be having two PE lessons each week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These will be taught by our sports coach, Mr Wolfe.

It is very important that your child has a suitable indoor and outdoor PE kit with trainers. Please make sure that your child's PE kit is clearly named and they arrive to school wearing their PE kit. PE kit includes a t-shirt in the colour of their team, dark shorts or jogging bottoms, trainers and a Booth Wood fleece.

Homework
Children will receive two pieces of homework each week which will be linked to current learning in maths and English/grammar. They will receive this on a Friday and have a week to complete it and return. They should be able to complete it independently or with little support, but please encourage your child to speak to me if they have any problems. In addition to this, we ask that all pupils practise their spellings and times tables regularly and read at least 4 times a week. 


Twinkl Spelling helps children to practise their spellings via simple online games.

Once your child has their login information they can access their online games via twinkl.co.uk/spelling/play. The class will be tested every Friday. The idea is that your child practises their spellings at home via the online 'Twinkl Spelling' resource as described above. If you do not have access to this, then please speak to the class teacher. 

After the February half-term break, our spellings will focus on key spelling rules in preparation for transition to secondary school. 

Times Tables Rock Stars is a wonderful maths resource for your child to learn and practice their times tables to improve fluency and speed. It is expected that all Year 6 pupils should know their times tables by heart and it impacts greatly on their ability to complete other types of maths questions. The fun online resource is incredibly effective and highly recommended. It has been thoroughly enjoyed by many previous pupils in Year 6.

Things we need

  • A bottle of water (no juice please in case of sticky spillages!).
  • A healthy snack at break.
  • A bag with reading book and reading record. Year 6 pupils may bring their own stationary to school if they wish but we will provide everything they need.
  • PE kit - Please make sure you label your child's clothing with their name to ensure that it can be returned to your child if lost and found. They should arrive to school wearing their PE kit - we will not get changed at school.

 

Celebrating success!
Year 6 is full of amazing children and we want to celebrate every success and achievement during this year both inside and outside of school. We would love to hear about all the amazing things your child does, so please tell us about them.


...and finally
As a team, we are always here for you. If you need to discuss anything, please let us know. If you would like a longer meeting to talk about your child’s needs please make an appointment so we can discuss your queries without feeling rushed. If you need any other information please do not hesitate to ask.

 

 

 

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