Livingstone Newsletter
September Week 2
Meet the Teacher!
Friday 12th September
It was lovely to see so many of you at our recent Meet the Teacher event—thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to welcoming more of you next week, and will be arranging more meetings and workshops for you to find out more about your child/ren’s learning throughout the year.
This morning, we held our first Parent Champion Coffee Morning of the year—a great chance for parents to connect and make new friends. We were also delighted to have Kristina (Lucas' mum) showcase her baby massage classes. If you are interested in Baby Massage or Baby Yoga classes, please contact the office and we will pass on the details.
Please keep an eye out for future events, and remember— we’re always looking for volunteers to support our PTA activities. Your help makes a real difference!
Parents and carers are reminded that pupils must wear helmets when using scooters or bikes. For safety reasons, these should be wheeled—not ridden—on school paths and playgrounds to avoid accidents, especially with younger children.
Thank you to all families already following this guidance.
Working Together for Good Attendance
Good attendance and punctuality are vital for your child’s learning and help build positive habits for life.
Reporting Absence
Please contact us on the first day of absence and keep us updated if it continues. This ensures we know your child is safe and can keep accurate records. After 3 days of consecutive illness the school may require medical evidence to support the absence.
Morning Routine
Children should be in the playground from 8:40am. Registers close at 8:55am; arrivals after this time will be marked late.
Authorised Absences
Absences may only be authorised for reasons such as:
- Illness
- Medical or dental appointments (please try to book outside school hours)
- Religious observance
- Family bereavement
- Absence during term time is only permitted in exceptional circumstances. After 3 days of illness, medical evidence may be requested.
Illness Guidance
Children who vomit or have diarrhoea should stay home for 48 hours after the last episode to avoid spreading infection.
Unauthorised Absences
Absences without a valid reason will be recorded as unauthorised. These include:
- Family holidays in term time
- Forgetting school dates
- Arriving after registers close
- Absence for birthdays or similar events
Nursery & KFE
Nursery and KFE have enjoyed their first full week and have been very busy settling in and playing and learning. The children are getting used to the classroom routines and having a great time.
While we are still looking forward to new starters in the coming weeks, this week we have been embracing the themes of Ourselves and Autumn and all the sensory experiences they offer.
We have also started reading our first core text: Owl Babies, you can watch the beautiful animated version here - https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXP66T2wp-k
Reception
Reception class is in full swing! Most of the children are in now and have been making new friends, exploring new areas of the school and meeting new members of staff. Thursday we loved exploring the pond area with Diane and Mr Sudbury, we sang songs with Mrs Margetts and Friday was our first full class of 'Big PE'. What a busy time!
Please remember to bring labelled book bags, water bottles and jackets in daily and welly boots now the weather is changing!
Our 'Meet the Teacher' meeting for Reception will be on Wednesday 24th September at 8.50am in the classroom where you will be given more information about the days, expectations and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
Year 1
In Maths, we have been counting to 10 and representing numbers in different ways. We have used concrete resources to create sequences and make numbers from 1 to 10. In English, we are continuing with the Read Write Inc scheme and the children are working hard in our Phonics lessons. In Science, we are learning about materials. Children have identified different materials and described their properties.
Also, please let Miss Fairley know if you are interested in Mystery Reader. This will run every Tuesday from 2:50pm for 15 minutes.
Homework
Reading
Written inside your child's reading diary are the sounds they are learning in Phonics and two reading books. The paper copy is the book they are reading in class so they will be familiar with the story. This is to help build fluency. Please do not write on the books as we reuse these each year. Each week, the Read Write Inc book and the paper book will get changed. Please make sure you read each book twice and record this in their diary so we know your child has been reading at home. Thank you!
Maths will be handed out next week.
This week's awards go to Lui for his brilliant effort recognising his sounds in Phonics and Doris for her accurate counting and reasoning in Maths. Well done you two!
Year 2
In Maths this week, we have been building on our knowledge of numbers up to 100. We have been using concrete resources to make our 2-digit numbers followed by writing them in numerals and words. In English we have continued our Read Write Inc comprehension unit based on the key text Chicken Licken. We have carried out some very exciting investigations in Science to test the suitability of materials for various objects such as 'Which material is more suitable as a shoe-lace?' We had our first Year 2 'Read with Me' session in the library; thank you to all the adults that came to support the children.
Reminder - 'Meet the teacher' is on Wednesday 17th September at 8:50 -9:00am.
Homework
Maths - Year 2 Maths Practice Journal pages 4 and 5. Optional extra - page 6.
English - Year 2 Reading Comprehension page 6.
Remember that homework is to be handed in next Wednesday.
If you have any questions about the homework, please talk to Mrs Snell or Mrs Speed. Homework club is available if your child would like to complete it on Wednesdays.
On Wednesday, the children will receive a new reading book each week.
The first achievement award goes to Mayia for her excellent Scientific enquiry skills and working as a supportive team member in the group.
The second achievement award goes to Eden for he focussed work in Maths this week to build numbers up to 100.
Kingfisher 1
In Maths, we focused on counting up to 20 and explored the concepts of "one more" and "one less." The children enjoyed using pictures and objects to help visualize these concepts, making learning both interactive and fun.
In English, we continued our "All About Me" topic. The children used Colourful Semantics to help build sentences based on the story The New Pet. This approach is supporting their sentence structure and language development as they engage with the story.
This weeks award goes to Roman for his positive attitude to learning.
Well done Roman!
Year 3
Year 3 are embracing Key Stage 2 and shown us their positive attitude to learning in all of their subjects. We are focusing on place value in maths, and the children are partitioning numbers up to 1000. The children retold traditional tales in English this week and used colourful semantics to create excellent sentences. In our R.E. lessons, the pupils have continued to learn about miracles in the holy texts of Christianity and Islam. As well, we have learnt about humanists views of miracles. Next Thursday is our Stone Age trip. Please make sure you are in on-time with appropriate clothing and a packed lunch. We will be back for regular dismissal.
Homework:
English: CGP SPaG page 4
Maths: Year 2 Maths Practice Journal pages 4 and 5. Optional extra - page 6.
Achievement awards go to Xander and Naz for their insightful contributions to our RE discussions. Well done you two!
Year 4
It has been a busy week in Year 4! In Maths, the children have impressed us with their place value knowledge and in English, the focus has been on practising their handwriting with a focus on letter formation and accurate joins, and recapping main and subordinating clauses using colourful semantics.
In Science, the children have continued their work on sound learning about how the ear works and how we hear sound. In PSHE, the children discussed change and loss, how this may happen and how to work through the emotions these may bring.
Homework
Homework is due in by Wednesday.
English - CGP Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - pages 36 and 37.
Maths - pages 4 and 5, and a times table sheet.
Please read with your child and encourage Times Table Rockstars practice daily.
The children's accelerated reader book and reading diary need to be in school every day.
This week's achievement awards go to Enzo for an excellent week in Year 4 and answering questions in PSHE and Rosie, for her excellent learning behaviours and being a role model for her peers. Well done to you both!
Year 5
This week in Maths, the children have been learning to read, write and represent numbers up to 100,000; they've shown a good understanding of place value which we will build upon to read 6-digit numbers.
In English, we have focused on handwriting. While the children's presentation overall is neat, they must remember to join in all lessons and work on the size of their letters.
In Science, they studied the properties of materials and did a virtual experiment investigating insulators.
Homework due by Weds 17th Sept
Maths: pages 4 and 5 (place value)
Grammar: pages 36, 37 and 38 (capitals and punctuation to end a sentence)
This week's awards go to Orla for always doing her best, and to Deni for his independent line graph plotting in Science - well done, you two!
Year 6
In Maths, we have been reading, writing, comparing and ordering numbers up to 10,000,000, as well as practising how to round numbers accurately.
In English, we have been studying The Island by Armin Greder. The children have explored some of the key themes in the book, taken part in thoughtful debates, and worked on describing settings and characters in detail.
In History, our focus on the Victorians has continued, with lessons looking at the differences between rich and poor society, life in the workhouses and some important inventions from the era.
Homework:
Maths (ordering numbers) pages 2-3
Reading (A Walk in the Park) pages 2,3 and 4
This week's achievement awards go to Anwen for her brilliant work in maths, and to Sufyan for his hard-working and positive. Well done!
Kingfisher 2
This week in Maths we have been looking at the place value of numbers using base 10 resources and have also completed our assessments. We have impressed everyone with our skills and great attitudes.
In English, we have been practising using conjunctions, adjectives and adverbs in preparation for our writing next week. We've really enjoyed thinking back about the fun times we had on holiday and looking at our photos.
This week's award goes to Enzo for his excellent attitude towards his learning and completing his activities with little support. Well done Enzo!
SEPTEMBER 2025
Monday 15th:
- Reception Pupils Groups 2 + 3 Stay All Day (8:50am - 3:10pm)
- Year 1 'Meet the Teacher' for Parents/Carers, 8:50 - 9:00am
Tuesday 16th:
- Year 3 'Meet the Teacher' for Parents/Carers, 8:50 - 9:00am
Wednesday 17th:
- Year 2 'Meet the Teacher' for Parents/Carers, 8:50 - 9:00am
Thursday 18th:
- Year 6 'Meet the Teacher' for Parents/Carers, 8:50 - 9:00am
Tuesday 23rd:
- Year 6 Shakespeare Workshop
Wednesday 24:
- Reception 'Meet the Teacher' for Parents/Carers, 8:50 - 9:00am
Thursday 25:
- Kingfisher 1 Shopping Trip to Sainsburys
Friday 26th:
- School Nurse for Rec - Year 6 Flu Nasal Spray Vaccinations
Use this link to visit our School Calendar 25/26 for further dates.