Mrs Walmsley
I started my teaching career as a Supply Teacher in September 2021 and have worked across the primary phase from Reception to Year 6. I have completed long-term positions in Year 3, Year 4/5 and Year 5 classes.
After leaving Sixth Form, I studied Home Economics (Food Design and Technology) and received a 2:1 Honours degree. I then worked in the Food Industry for over 4 years as a New Product Development Technologist, where I designed and developed a range of new food products. Eventually, I decided to pursue my passion for teaching and have never looked back. I completed my PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist course at Edge Hill University in 2021.
In February 2024, I joined St Andrew’s in Class 6a and supported the children through their SATs. In June 2024, I managed to secure my first permanent position since qualifying at St Andrew’s. Teaching in Year 6 has been a brilliant experience for me as a teacher, and I am looking forward to another exciting year. In my spare time, I enjoy watching birds at WWT centres, baking, crafting and spending time with my family.
Mrs Nasreen
Mrs Nasreen came to St Andrew’s in January on supply and became permanent teaching assistant in July. Mrs Nasreen worked closely with the children whilst they were in Year 5. In her spare time she likes to read and spend time with her family.
Miss Green
Miss Green has been a teaching assistant at St Andrew’s for 6 years across various year groups. She previously worked for children’s social care and children’s centres. During her spare time she likes spending time with her 6 cats.
Topics
The topics we will be covering this year are:
- Autumn 1 - Exploring Brazil
- Autumn 2 - Crime and Punishment
- Spring 1 - Whole School Geography – Heal the World
- Spring 2 - Victorian’s
- Summer 1 - Climate Change
- Summer 2 - World War I
Homework
Children will be set English, Maths and/or Topic homework weekly. The homework will relate to the work we have been doing in class that week or the work we will be doing in the upcoming week. Homework will be set on a Friday and children can receive £3 (School money) if they bring it back on Monday, £2 Tuesday and £1 Wednesday. I will be running a homework club on Monday playtime for children that have found completion of the given tasks difficult.
Reading Books
Reading books will be chosen by the children in class and can be taken home and read at their own pace. The children will be responsible for changing their books. We also have access to reading plus which the children can access from home.
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
The site code can be obtained from any adult and the children should know their username and password. If they have forgotten their username or password please message on class dojo or ask at the door.
PE
Your child’s PE lessons will take place on a Monday and Wednesday meaning children need to bring in their PE kits every Monday or be left in school. Full PE kit is expected during lessons with pumps that fit in case we decide to work outside; no jewellery is to be worn on this day and long hair should be tied up.
SATs
At the end of Year 6, children take their SATs tests along with children from primary schools across the country. Our SATs will be taking place in May. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Closer to the time, homework will have more of a focus on testing to allow the children to get used to the way questions are set out.
Contact
In Class 6a we have an open-door policy. If you have anything that you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to come into school and speak to us. I will also be available on Class Dojo.
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to the year ahead.
Mrs Walmsley
