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 and Mrs Crick 

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!

Phonics Screening Test

The Phonics Screening Test takes place in Year 1. The test is designed to assess children's ability to read fluently. It is so important that children are being continuously supported with their reading at both school and at home. To further children's home learning additional phonics and reading activities will be provided.

Our Topic: Our Local Area!

Our first topic in Year 1 is about our local area Edlington! In this topic, pupils will put on their geography fieldwork hats to discover what makes their local area so special.  Additionally, pupils will work together to map key areas of their local area and become familiar with their surroundings.

Our Geography Learning Sequence

• Lesson 1: Where do we go to school and what is it like there?
• Lesson 2: What is it like to live in our local area?
• Lesson 3: What is special about our local area?
• Lesson 4: Where do people live and work in our local area? 
• Lesson 5: Can we map our local area?
• Lesson 6: What would we change about our local area? 

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 Thursday afternoon. Please ensure that PE kits have your child's name written on the label and on the PE bag too.