Welcome to Y1!

We are Mrs Miu and Mrs Roden and this year we will be teaching Year 1. Across KS1 we will have Mrs Grindley and Mrs Moody, who are all fabulous members of our support staff. We also have Mr Bell join us on a Wednesday; and Mrs Collinson on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

During the Autumn term, in Maths we will be reviewing and consolidating our knowledge of numbers within ten, including addition and subtraction within ten.  We will then look at shape.

We will be exploring a range of texts in our English sessions, and use these as inspiration to write stories and a postcard.  We will also look at acrostic poems.

In History, we will be learning all about what history is and focusing on the children's own personal history.  

In Geography, we will be exploring our local community, including looking at aerial views of the school. 

In Science we will start by participating in Forest School sessions, looking at plants within the school.  We will then learn all about seasonal changes.

During our Music sessions, we will be following the charanga scheme to develop our skills, and also benefitting from a ukelale session from Mr Kyle, our music teacher. 

In Computing we will be exploring computing system and learning basic computer controls with the keyboard and mouse.  

In RE we will be learning about the religion of Christianity and thinking about why God is important to Christians.

PE this term will be on Tuesday where we will be learning lots skills with balls. Please ensure your child has their full kit in school. Kits will then be sent home at the end of each half term to be washed.

In Year 1 homework is sent home on Thursday and is to be returned on a Monday.  Inside your child’s bag will be:

RWI books – These are phonetically plausible books that are chosen specific in line with your child’s phonic knowledge.  We may also at times, send home RWI sounds for your child to practise.

Spellings – A paper copy will be sent home but we would encourage you to use the Spelling Shed app as there are many games for your child to practise their weekly spellings. 

Maths – This relates to a skill we have focused on during the week.

If you ever have any concerns or want to discuss something, please call or email the school office.

We are so excited to help your children to grow and flourish over the coming year! 

Mrs Miu and Mrs Roden