Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be Safe! Always try your best!
Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be Safe! Always try your best!
Sladefield Infant School

Year 1 Staff

Mrs J Choudhury

Mrs J Choudhury

Year 1 Lead / Curriculum Lead / Humanities Lead / Class 1JC Teacher

Favourite Children's Book: 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio
Reason Why: It is about a boy who grows up and goes through challenges of friendship, bullying and acceptance.
Mrs H Hanif

Mrs H Hanif

Wellbeing Lead / Class 1HH Teacher / Paediatric First Aid Trained

Favourite Children's Book: 'The Magic Finger' by Roald Dahl
Reason Why: I felt empowered reading this as a child. I thought that I had a special gift too, plus the main character had similar traits as myself.
Miss S Saleem

Miss S Saleem

P.E. Lead / Class 1SS Teacher

Favourite Children's Book: 'The Naughty Bus' by Jan Oke
Reason Why: The bus is mischievous and the children in Year 1 loved it when we read it to them.

Miss O Robinson

KS1 Cover Teacher (Mon - Wed)

Favourite Children's Book: 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen
Reason Why: Children love it! They join it, it is repetitive and you can join in with the actions.
Mrs M Varley

Mrs M Varley

Associate Teacher Mentor / KS1 Cover Teacher (Wed - Frid)

Favourite Children’s Book: ‘Owl Babies’ by Martin Waddell
Reason why: I love reading this to my 2 year old son at bedtime. He gets excited when the mummy owl flies back home!
Mrs D Drummond

Mrs D Drummond

Arts Lead / KS1 Cover Teacher (Wed - Fri)

Favourite Children's Book: 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea' by Judith Kerr
Reason Why: I love big cats, they are my favourite animal! I like the confidence of the tiger and how he decides to eat and drink everything. Sophie and the Tiger build up a fantastic relationship and the family get to go out for dinner!
Mrs S Anjum

Mrs S Anjum

KS1 Teaching Assistant / Paediatric First Aid Trained

Favourite Children's Book: 'Dear Zoo' by Rod Campbell
Reason Why: It's fun and repetitive. It is simple and children can join in.
Mrs A Ali

Mrs A Ali

KS1 Teaching Assistant (Mon - Wed)

Favourite Children's Book: 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle
Reason Why: The caterpillar goes through many changes from egg to butterfly. We get to look at different fruits and count them and as the days of the week go by, change is not to be feared - embrace it!
Mrs Y Begum

Mrs Y Begum

KS1 Teaching Assistant (Wed - Fri)

Favourite Children's Book: 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea' by Judith Kerr
Reason Why: It was my favourite childhood story and it brings me a lot of joy!