Welcome to the Oliver Jeffers Class Page! 

If you have any questions, please email me: c.lindley@peaktorfederation.co.uk

Welcome to the Infant Class page. This year, each teacher has chosen an influential figurehead as our class name. As a Church of England school, we feel that is important to give the children inspirational people to aspire to; people who have challenged the ideals of others and people who have made an impact on the lives of many.

The infant courageous advocate is Oliver Jeffers. 

The School Day

The gates and classroom doors will open at 8:50 and close at 9:00, after 9:00 the children will be expected to go to the office to be registered. 

All the children will be having break and lunch together. 

School will finish at 3:30 and children will be let out at this time and will not be coming out earlier. We will continue with the children coming to school in P.E kits and Woodland kits on their respective days.

PE Kit - Thursday's (9:30-10:30)

Navy blue/black shorts or joggers/leggings, white t-shirt, trainers. The children can wear their school jumper or alternatively a navy blue jumper or hoodie

Forest School - Thursday's (1:30-2:30)

Children must wear long trousers (jeans/joggers/leggings), a t shirt and a long sleeved pullover. They must come in trainers and bring either wellies or walking boots. They will need a waterproof coat and waterproof trousers and, for when the weather turns colder, a hat and gloves. Please note that the children will go to the woods in all weathers except for high wind so must have the correct clothing in school. The woods are very shaded so even on a seemingly warm day, they can get chilly. 

Play Times

At the start of the academic year, the Year 6 children created a playground rota for all the juniors so that play-times are fun and physical. They are in charge of getting out all the equipment and setting the games up.

The timetable is shown below: 

Monday: Football, Tuesday: Dodgeball, Wednesday: Basketball/Netball, Thursday: Hockey, Friday: Fun Friday & Craft Club.

Everyday, they get out lots of equipment for all the infants to play with, this equipment promotes physical and co-operative play. The Year 6's rotate throughout the week to come and play with the infants too. On Fridays, the Year 6 girls have set up a fabulous Craft Club. They plan activities which they organise and set up themselves. 

There also opportunities for those who do not want to do the activities. The tyres are used as dog sleds or just a place to chill and chat, and with all the wonderful grassy areas the mini-beasts are kept very happy with the number of bug houses created. The atmosphere at playtime is wonderful and it is so lovely to see ALL the children interacting so well. 

Summer 2

For the final half ter of the year, the KS1 topic is India and EYFS is Vehicles. This half term will be packed full of fun and learning as the children end the year, ready for summer. We will also be welcoming our new Reception starters for their transition mornings/afternoons. 

If your child is in Year 1, they will be completing their Phonics Screening Check. This is an assessment to ensure your child is expected for their phonics learning. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to ask.

As we enter warmer weather (hopefully), please ensure your child has a water bottle, sun hat and sun cream applied before school, each day. Thank you! 

Summer 1

Welcome back! This half term the KS1 topic is Castles and EYFS is Farms. As part of our EYFS topic, we have been to Chatsworth Farmyard and learnt all about bees, farm animals and farmyard vehicles.