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Information from Alligator Staff!

Hello and welcome to Alligator Class 2024-2025

My name is Mrs Garland and I have the pleasure of teaching Alligator class this year.  This is my second year teaching in Year 3 at Barley Close and I am very much looking forward to the year ahead. I have 13 years teaching experience and feel very lucky to do a job that I love and that I am passionate about.

I am very lucky to have a son who is 7 and a daughter who is 2. They keep a constant smile on my face! On weekends we love to play in the park, go for walks, cycle and we love a trip to the beach.

I enjoy keeping fit and I love to dance! I am a keen runner, being a member of a local running club. I am very close to all my extended family, visiting my grandparents on a weekend is one of my favourite things to do. You will often find me at the side of a football pitch cheering on my husband and son.

If you need to speak to me about anything, please do not hesitate to catch me at the door or email the school and I will get back to you as soon as we can.

My email address is jilly.garland1@barleyclose.org.uk

In Term 1  PE days are a TUESDAY and we will have swimming on a FRIDAY. Please can you ensure children come in wearing their plain school PE kit with suitable footwear for those days. 

Please try and read 5 times per week. It really makes a huge difference to your child's reading progress in school.  

I am really looking forward to meeting you all,

Mrs Garland

Extra Things to Know

TT Rock Stars / MyMaths

The above online learning platforms will be reactivated in September. Your child will bring home log-in details for each account so that they can access these at home. If any get mislaid, please contact us so that we can provide these details again.

Snacks / Water bottles

You will need to send your child in with a bottle of water to keep in the classroom as the water fountains are not in use. Please make sure that the bottle is named, as children often bring in the same type of bottle as their peers. A water bottle also helps to prevent the spread of germs and bugs by avoiding using cups in the classroom.

Weather Conditions

Please remember to provide your child with a coat on days it is needed and also a hat if we happen to have a hot, sunny day. Please also apply sun cream to your child before arriving at school when necessary, as we will not be able to assist with this.

PE

School uniform PE kits are to be worn to school on the day your child has PE. Our PE lessons will take place on a Monday and Friday. Please ensure that your child is sent in with the appropriate kit for that day so that they are able to take part in a fun, interactive lesson! Please also ensure any earrings are removed for these days so that your child can participate.  

Thank you.