Year 1

Dear Year 1 Parents,

Welcome to the Year 1 page.

This year we are covering many exciting topics in Year 1. We cannot wait to introduce your children to them.

This Autumn term we are starting with the book 'Beegu' in our english lessons.

Our Maths begins with the topic of Place value within 10 where we will follow the Concrete, Pictoral, Abstract approach following the White Rose Hub scheme. 

In History we are beginning with our topic 'Space' finding out lots of information about our key historical figure Neil Armstrong. We will be linking both our Art and DT lessons to this topic making all sorts of brilliant and creative things! 

The children will be finding out all about their school and their local area in their Geography lessons this term.

Our RE learning begins with 'Creation and Covenant' exploring all about who made the world.

For outdoor PE the children will begin with Outdoor games and Fundamental movement skills with the PE coaches. Their indoor lessons with their class teachers will start with Gymnastics, exploring how to travel safely and use the space to travel and balance. 

The children are new to the Computing suite this year so we will be beginning with an e-safety lesson before moving on to practising how we log on to the computers and starting touch typing to become familar with the buttons on the keyboard. 

PSHE is very important to a child's development and we will start our PSHE lessons with exploring feelings particuarly likes and dislikes.

French is taught by the class teacher and we will begin with greetings and introductions through song. 

Music will be taught by our music teacher Mrs Desbois on a Thursday and the children will develop their listening skills and explore different skills in music through songs and stories. 

 

A typical day in Year 1 consists of the following:

9:00 - Phonics

9:30 - Maths/English

10:30 - Break

10:50 - English/Maths

12:00 - Lunch/Readers

1:20-3:15 - Fine motor skills/ RE/ History/ Geography/ Science/ DT/ Music/ PE/ Art

There is a 10 minute brain break from 2:20-2:30 outside. 

3:15 - End of school day

 

Phonics and reading are a fundamental part of Year 1, therefore please read with your child on a daily basis. Little and often is always best. Please ensure you sign your child's reading record as it can help inform the class teacher's assessment. 

Book bags - Your child needs to bring their book bag twice a week. Once on their Reading day and once on their changing day. Please note your child's reading day is the same as last year but changing days have changed. 1A's book changing day is on a Wednesday and 1J's reading day is on a Thursday. 

Library day is a Friday. PE days are Wednesday and Friday.

The Year 1 Team.

Miss McGann, Mrs Scuderi and Ms Lynch.