Willow Class 2024 - 2025

Willow Class - Mrs Draper (Y1/2)

Welcome to Willow Class!

My name is Mrs Draper and I am the class teacher, Music Lead, PSHE Lead and school SENDCo. I have worked at Halebank C of E Primary School for many years and during my time, I have taught a number of year groups. I enjoy working with children and inspiring them to learn, sing and perform. I always look forward to our school performances!  I have been the school SENDCo for a number of years and completed my NASENCO qualification. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors and spending quality time with my husband and daughter Isobel. 

I work alongside Mrs Jackson and Miss Reece, who are the teaching assistants in Willow Class. 

My name is Mrs Jackson and I am a teaching assistant in Willow Class. I am a first aider, mental health first aider, asthma lead and support well-being across the school. I have worked at Halebank C of E Primary School for many years. I enjoy working with the children and supporting families. In my spare time, I have many hobbies crocheting, walking, fishing, crafting and spending time with my family. 

My name is Miss Reece and I am a teaching assistant in Willow Class and also a mid-day assistant in the school.  I am currently studying level 3 Supporting Teaching and enjoy using the skills I am learning to help support children. I enoy spending time with my family, reading and exploring outside with my children. 

PE

Our Class PE is on a Wednesday and Friday. Please bring your PE kits to school on a Monday, we will send them home every Friday to be washed. Remember outdoor PE kits can be worn as the weather becomes colder. 

Homework

Reading

All children have been allocated a reading book, which will be sent home daily. Please spend time reading with your child each night, remember to write a comment and sign your child's reading record book.

Phonics and Spelling

Children can access phonic games targted at their phonics phase via Bug Club (www.activelearnprimary.co.uk). Children will need to login to access these games. 

Maths

Children can access Numbots at home to practise their Maths fluency skills (https://play.numbots.com/#/intro). Y2 children will be allocated specific Maths activities in their rucksack on Freckle (Freckle Student Dashboard). Both websites require the children to login.

Thank you for your continued support :)