Kingfishers | The Meadows School

Mrs Farrand - Class Teacher and Senior Leader

I have been teaching for nearly 20 years now with half of that time being part of the Meadows family. I have worked across the age ranges over the years which has given me a good breadth of the curriculum expectations.

Although I have lived in Staffordshire for most of my life, I lived for many years in Yorkshire where my family is from.

In my spare time I enjoy being in the great outdoors. I like walking anywhere but my favourite place to be is near the sea which I find so peaceful. I also like reading fiction books and can devour a few of these over the summer holidays when I have the time. I love all animals (except spiders!) but my favourite pet is a cat and have two lovely, although difficult, black cats who are always trying to ‘help’ when I’m working!

Mrs Panagi - Teaching Assistant

Hi, I'm Mrs Panagi and have been lucky enough to work at The Meadows for the past 8 years. I have worked throughout all key stages but currently working alongside the wonderful children in Kingfishers, Badgers and Foxes. I have just completed my training to become an Excellent ELSA; I'm really looking forward to helping the children with their emotional needs and supporting them on their journey. I have 2 children, Alexi and Max, who both attended The Meadows. In my spare time, I like to go swimming, go on dog walks with my 2 dogs (Loki & Gizmo), and I love spending time with my family and friends. I also love going on holiday and trips to the theatre and a good music gig. My downfalls are crisps and biscoff!

Mrs Harris - information coming soon

Class 2 Curriculum - Odd year

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Class 2 Curriculum - Even year

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Timetable

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Homework

Reading: Daily reading should be recorded in children's diary. Reading books are changed on Wednesday and Thursday. Children may also choose a 'Reading for Pleasure' book to read at home and at certain times in school. Rising Stars is used for Guided Reading and enables children to practise reading books for these sessions as well as offering a range of questions about the texts to support comprehension skills. Passwords for this are available in Reading Diaries.

Spelling: New spellings are sent home on Friday and are reviewed the following Friday. Children are also asked to use their words in sentences to demonstrate understanding in context.

Mental Maths: homework will be sent home on a Friday to be practised ready for the following week. This supports the children with their F.U.N Maths sessions (Fluency and Understanding of Number) and is applied to daily maths lessons.

Zumos: This is available to support children's mental wellbeing. It provides a range of activities, including games, medications and a journal. Passwords for this are in reading diaries.

Please encourage your child to value the importance of home learning, which provides an opportunity for them to practise and consolidate their skills.