Year 1
Find out more about Year 1 here!
There are two classes in Year 1:
Tulips - Mrs Hoaen and Roses - Miss Blackman
Our Learning Support Assistants are:
Mrs Piasecka, Mrs Kosar, Mrs McSkimming, Miss Khan, Ms Dale
Useful Information:
Please ensure your child brings in a coat with a hood every day (we go outside even when it's raining)! Please provide them with hats/gloves/scarf in the colder months and a sun hat in the summer.
Children can bring in a book bag to store letters etc - no rucksacks please as we have limited space.
No stationery items will be needed in Year 1 - we have everything your child will need in school.
Most importantly, please make sure that all uniform and other items are clearly named - this means that lost property can be returned quickly and easily.
PE:
PE Days - Monday and Friday
PE Kit: White t-shirt/ school PE shirt or house shirt; dark shorts; dark joggers and sweatshirt; trainers
Children will need to wear their PE kit into school on these days.
Drinks and Snacks:
It is important that your child remains hydrated throughout the day, so please remember to bring in a water bottle. NO JUICE PLEASE. Break time fruit is provided.
Forest School:
Our Forest School sessions will take place every other Tuesday afternoon:
Tuesday 6th January, Tuesday 20th January, Tuesday 3rd February 2026
On these days, your child will need to come into school wearing school uniform on their top half and black joggers or leggings covering legs. You will need to provide a pair of trainers or wellies and a waterproof coat. Please only send your child in with footwear that you do not mind getting dirty - we can get very muddy as the weather changes! All-in-one suits and waterproof trousers are also suitable, but not essential. Forest School kit can be left in school if not needed at home.
Our Spring term topic is Our Wonderful World:
Here are the subjects we will be covering:
Science - Animals including Humans
We will be:
-Identifying and naming a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
-Identifying and naming a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
-Describing and comparing the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets).
-Identifying, naming, drawing and labelling the basic parts of the human body and exploring which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Art - Colour Mixing
We will be:
-Naming the primary and secondary colours.
-Learning how to make a secondary colour from two primary colours.
-Learning how to make tint and shades.
-Comparing the works of Mondrian and Paul Klee.
-Using colour to work in the style of Mondrian or Paul Klee.
RE – Parables
We will be:
-Exploring stories that have a message or moral and what this means.
-Learning that parables are special stories Jesus told to teach important lessons.
-Exploring how the story of The Lost Sheep and The Good Samaritan show that everyone is special and cared for.
-Recognising that Christians believe miracles are special events showing God’s power and exploring how they are different from tricks or magic.
-Thinking about different Bible stories we have explored and asking thoughtful questions about their meaning and importance.
PE - Fitness
We will be using a range of games and activities to:
-Think about how exercise makes us feel.
-Learn about how exercise can make us strong and healthy.
-Explore how exercise relates to our breathing, brain and muscles.
-Recognise the importance of daily exercise.
PSHE – Keeping Safe
We will be:
-Understanding that household products including medicines can be harmful if not used correctly.
-Learning about the roles of doctors, nurses and police and how they keep us safe.
-Exploring the different emotions we may feel in different situations.
-Identifying our trusted adults.
-Discussing stranger danger.
-Recognising the difference between good and bad secrets.
-Recognising dangers outside of the home – including road safety.
ICT- Digital writing
We will be:
-Practicing logging onto a computer.
-Comparing writing on a computer with writing on paper.
-Learning how to add and remove text on a computer.
-Changing the look of text.
Music – Carnival of the Animals
We will be:
-Identifying the different sections of the orchestra.
-Listening and responding to a piece of classical music.
-Understanding that a composer writes music.
-Experimenting with percussion instruments.
-Creating meaningful sounds that reflect an animal.
Reading at Home:
Each week your child will be given a reading book to read at home. Try to make some time for reading every day, whether this is listening to your child read or reading a book to them. We will change your child’s book on a Monday, so please ensure reading books are signed and returned each Monday.
We will be having a weekly library session every Friday. Each week your child will be able to borrow a library book to read at home for the week. If your child has any old books from Early Years please make sure that these are returned as soon as possible.
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Year 1 Recommended Reads!
100 must-read books for Year 1 - follow the link to take a look!
Home Learning:
We will be sending your child home with a grid of home learning activities at the start of each half term. You and your child will then choose a task to do each week (there will be plenty of activities to choose from, but you don't need to complete all of them)!
Hand in your home learning folder by the following Wednesday and we will return it to you on Fridays.
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