Welcome to Alligator Class 2025-2026!

Mrs Rammell, Mrs Johnson and Mrs Woodward are happy to welcome you.

We are so thrilled to be teaching Alligator Class this year! We are lucky enough to have Mrs Woodward again this year as our class teaching assistant each morning too. We are going to have a positive, productive and fun year. We absolutely cannot wait to have you all again!

The class will be covered by Mrs G on alternating Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. This is for us to have PPA (planning, preparation and assessment) time. 

Please see below for helpful extra information like changing book days and PE days this term. We also use the website and app ClassDojo which allows us to send any reminders on the Class Story. Let us know if you need help gaining access. 

Any questions, queries or to just have a chat, you can speak to either of us at the classroom door or get in contact via email.

jessica.rammell@barleyclose.org.uk

katie.johnson@barleyclose.org.uk

Looking forward to another amazing year with you all!

Mrs Rammell and Mrs Johnson 😊

Mrs Rammell - Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

My name is Mrs Rammell and I am lucky enough to be moving up with your children into Alligator Class. This is very exciting as not only do I get another year with the same children, I also love this particular age range and have taught it before for many years.

I joined Barley Close January 2010 and I am very happy here. The children, families and my colleagues are absolutely lovely and the school has a great feel about it. Whilst working here, I have had the pleasure of teaching across Year 1, 2 and 3. This has allowed me to gain a great understanding of where and how your children have progressed e.g. from Year 1 to Year 2 in Key Stage 1 and then what is required in Year 3 due to my solid understanding of Lower Key Stage 2.

I love teaching and working with children however, I also have other interests. Outside of school, I like to watch films/series, bake and read. I have also got into fitness recently and I have started personal training and the odd gym visit so I am now actively trying to get fit and healthy rather than just think about it!

However, I am also very lucky to have two gorgeous children (I'm biased of course!) – a boy who is the age of your children and girl who is starting reception this year. I'm quite emotional about the fact that she is my youngest and now starting school. I'm hoping she settles in and enjoys school as much as her brother does. All of my free time is spent with them – going to parks, play dates, gym or swimming sessions, more baking and also lots of play time at home. It's great that I have the benefit of being the teacher and the parent as I can see things from both sides of the coin.

Friends and family are so important to me. Therefore I ensure that I catch up with both where and when possible – family, friends, school work and home life can be a lot to juggle but all totally worth it!

Do come and see either myself, Mrs Johnson or Mrs Woodward if you have any questions or queries or if you would just like to say hello!

Looking forward to another great year with you all! It's going to be fab!

Mrs Johnson - Every other Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays

My name is Mrs Johnson and I am so pleased to be moving up with Lion Class to Alligator Class this year. We are going to have the BEST year! 

This September marks the start of my 10th year at Barley Close and I love working here. It is a privilege to work with so many wonderful children and families. The staff team are also great too. Whilst at Barley Close, I've worked in Year 2, 3 and 4. 

I have two very active boys who are 3 and 6 so they keep me super busy. We love to go walking in the woods or find a big park to play football and cricket in. I also have a fluffy cat named Poppy who leaves her fur all over our house! 

Our door is always open so please come and see either myself, Mrs Johnson or Mrs Woodward if you have any questions or queries or if you would just like to say hello!

I cannot wait to get started on all the wonderful learning that Year 3 brings. 

Extra Things to Know

Reading Records and Reading Books

We will send a Yellow Reading Record book and reading book home by the end of the first week of term. Please can they both be brought into school everyday so adults can read with your child. Please sign the reading record every time you read. You're aiming to read 5x a week. A little each time. Repetition is great for improving reading confidence so don't worry if you finish the book. You can also make predictions and talk about the characters. There will be 5 raffle tickets for your child put into the weekly prize draw for reading 5x a week and having their reading record signed by an adult. 

Reading books to be changed on FRIDAYS.

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.

Now that your child is in Key Stage 2...

You are aiming for your child to complete: 25minutes across the week of practice on the Timestable Rockstar website Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com)

and 2 tasks on the MyMaths website Home - MyMaths

There will be raffle tickets in the weekly draw for those who complete those! 

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.

Sadly, in Key Stage 2 free fruit is no longer provided so please send in a healthy snack to keep your child going until lunchtime. A piece of fruit, vegetable sticks or a cereal bar would be perfect.

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. Much appreciated.

PE

School uniform PE kits are to be worn to school on the day your child has PE. Term 1 our PE lessons will take place on MONDAYS. 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. 

In Term 1, we'll also be swimming every Friday so swim kit needed. 

Thank you.