Year 1
Find out more about Year 1 here!
There are two classes in Year 1:
Tulips - Mrs Hoaen and Roses - Miss Blackman
Our Teaching Assistants are:
Mrs Piasecka, Mrs Kosar, Mrs McSkimming, Miss Griffiths
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 Monday afternoon:
Monday 8th September, Monday 22nd September, Monday 6th October, Monday 20th October 2025
On these days, your child will need to come into school wearing normal school uniform (legs covered). 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 Autumn term topic is Paddington:
Here are the subjects we will be covering:
History - Old and New Toys
We will be:
-Discussing toys that we play with
-Talking about the toys our grandparents might have played with
-Identifying the similarities and differences between old and new toys
-Finding out about the history of the teddy bear
Science - Materials
We will be:
-Learning to describe an object and distinguish it from the material it is made from
-Identifying different materials and talking about their properties
-Grouping and comparing different materials based on their physical properties
RE - Creation
We will be:
-Exploring the concept of creation and Christian beliefs about the creation of our world.
-Describing God’s characteristics shown in the Creation story i.e. powerful and mighty and loving.
-Explaining why stories of Creation were written and their importance to Christians.
-Explaining why it is important to look after our world and the surrounding environment.
-Making suggestions on what we can do to care for the world.
PE - Ball Skills
We will be:
-Recognising how exercise affects our bodies
-Learning how to handle a ball with accuracy and control
-Throwing, catching, rolling and bouncing different sized balls
-Working sensibly by ourselves and as part of a small group or team
PSHE - How do we behave
We will be:
-Discussing why it is important to have rules in school, at home and within our communities
-Exploring the school values of love, compassion, hope, respect, forgiveness and truth
ICT- Digital Painting
We will be:
-Learning how to log in using a username and password
-Learning the different parts of a computer and their functions
-Discussing how to stay safe when using technology
-Exploring the range of tools available on a paint programme
Music - Samba
We will be:
-Listening to Samba music and giving our opinion of the music
-Learning how to keep a steady beat and respond to the music we listen to.
-Creating our own Samba beat
-Performing in our own Samba carnival!
Art - Observational Drawing
We will be:
-Experimenting with different mark making techniques
-Learning how to create line, texture and shape using a sketching pencil
-Creating our own observational drawing of Paddington.
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.