Year One

Welcome to Year 1!

Our Class Page 

Welcome to our Year 1 class page! Here you will find all of the current topics and activities we covering this term. We can't wait to share all of our exciting adventures with you!

Year 1 is all about developing new skills, seeking knowledge and participating in a range of enriching experiences.

For each child coming into Year 1 the transition from EYFS to KS1 can be daunting. Year 1 is a very important year for your child as it is the beginning of their KS1 journey. Therefore, we have created a safe space for children to express their ideas, be proud of what they can accomplish and strive for success! 

 Through our enriching and exciting curriculum, we provide the opportunity for pupils to explore their curiosity and creativity through practical learning. Throughout their time in Year 1 pupils will develop confidence, resilience, and a love for learning. These valuable characteristics will support your child as they continue their learning journey across school.   

Thank you,

Miss Brown, Mrs Derbyshire and Miss White 

Reading

In Year 1 your child will be sent home with a banded book and a read for pleasure book. By reading with your child at home you will be supporting their phonetic development.  If your child reads three times at home during the week they will be rewarded every Friday as part of our Celebration Assembly!

Our Topic: The United Kingdom!

Our third topic in Year 1 is all about the United Kingdom. During this term, the children will have the opportunity to explore different parts of the UK and what it means to be United as one!

As part of our learning journey, pupils have the opportunity to investigate a range of sources in support of their understanding. We will learn about the significant places that have represented culture and diversity within the United Kingdom! This topic will take our children on a path of self-discovery by allowing them to explore the United Kingdom through curious and critical observation. 

What are we learning this term?

English - This term our class book is Paddington! We will be exploring the key features of a diary entry that will draw our reader's attention, creating breathtaking mental images of the capital city of London!

Maths - In Maths we will be exploring Numbers to 50, Addition and Subtraction within 20, Fractions and Measures - Length and Mass. 

Science - Our topic is Spring and Summer. We will discover how these two seasons change, what happens to the weather, animals and humans. 

RE - In RE we will be covering the topic To the Ends of the Earth with a focus on Pentecost and the Holy Trinity. 

Music: In Music, we will be exploring and creating different pitch and tempo in a superhero style!

Spanish: Our topic in Spanish is the seasons. 

Design Technology - In Design Technology this term, we will be exploring different fruits and vegetables. We will look at how they grow, what they taste like and which ones are great for smoothie making. 

Homework Books

Starting this term pupils will have homework books. The books will contain their weekly spellings as well as other subject pieces. Homework books will be sent out on a Friday and collected back in the following Wednesday. It is an expectation that homework is completed and handed back in on time. Dojo points will be awarded to children who have completed their homework or children who excel in their spelling tests!

PE

In Year 1 we are extremely lucky to have two lessons of PE a Week! PE will take place every Monday and Friday afternoon. Please ensure that PE kits have your child's name written on the label and on the PE bag too.