Hello everyone,

It’s been a very busy first week in Year 1!

 

In English, the children have been working with the story The Tiger Who Came to Tea. They’ve been sequencing the events, describing the tiger using some fantastic adjectives, and writing a shopping list for Sophie to use after the tiger’s unexpected visit!

We’ve also begun our daily phonics lessons, revising Phase 2 and 3 sounds and tricky words. Alongside this, the children have started their group reading sessions, which take place three times a week.

In Maths we’ve been sorting and counting objects, including counting from larger groups. The children have enjoyed using practical resources to support their learning and develop their number sense.

In History we introduced our topic on Toys from the Past. The children had a lovely time drawing and writing about their favourite toys, and we had some great discussions about why those toys are special to them.

Well done, Year 1 — you’ve worked so hard this week!

Next week

English

The children will be working with the book The Gruffalo’s Granny by Julia Donaldson. They will be using adjectives to describe the Gruffalo’s Granny, writing shopping lists, sequencing the story and writing speech bubbles.

Maths

The children will be recognising numbers as words, counting on from any number, and finding 1 more and 1 less.

We will also be focusing on number formation. We’ll be practising how to form each number correctly, using a range of fun and hands-on activities to help develop the children’s confidence and fine motor skills.

 

PSHE

The children will be thinking about the people and places that make them feel special and safe.

 

History

The children will be describing toys and beginning to think about how toys can be different.

 

RE

The children will discuss what it means to be thankful and identify things that we are thankful for.

Music

We will be practising our Harvest Festival songs.

 

Art

We will be drawing different types of lines, using different pieces of music as a stimulus.

Important Dates

Individual Photos:
Friday 18th September

Notes

Reading Books

The children have been sent home with a decodable book to read and a story book that they have selected from the library.

Please could you ensure that all books and reading folders are returned to school by Wednesday each week. There will be a box by the classroom door for you to place the books in.

Tricky Words

Your child has been given the tricky words we’ve been practising this week. It would be wonderful if you could spend some time reviewing these at home. New sets of tricky words will be sent home at the end of each week.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs Flatley

 Welcome to Year 1!

 

We hope you all had a wonderful summer break! The children have returned full of energy and excitement.

 

They’ve all settled brilliantly into their new learning environment and have amazed us with how quickly they’ve picked up the new daily routines. We’re so proud of them all!

Below is a brief overview of the topics we’ll be covering this half term:

 

English

We’ll be exploring the following wonderful stories: The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Beegu, Traction Man, Cave Baby and Pumpkin Soup.

 

The children will also begin daily Phonics lessons next week and will take part in group reading sessions three times a week.

 

Maths

Place value within 10 and addition and subtraction within 10.

 

Science

The season of Autumn

 

History

Toys: Past and Present

 

Art

Drawing: exploring line and shape through observational drawings

 

PSHE

Being Me in My World

 

RE

Being Thankful and learning about Harvest traditions

 

Computing

Technology around us

 

 

Reminders

·      Please make sure all belongings are clearly named to help avoid any lost items.

·      PE days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Children will be changing for these lessons, so please ensure a full, named PE kit is kept in school.

 

·      Please remember to inform either myself or the school office if someone different will be collecting your child at the end of the day. This helps us ensure all children are safely handed over to the correct adult. Thank you for your support!

 

We’re so excited for the term ahead and all the wonderful learning and fun to come.

 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Flatley

 As another fantastic school year comes to a close, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you for all the thoughtful cards, gifts and kind messages. Your generosity and support throughout the year have been truly appreciated.

It has been an absolute pleasure teaching your wonderful children this year. We are so proud of everything they have achieved and the progress they have made. They have brought so much joy, laughter and enthusiasm to our classroom, and we will miss them all.

We wish you and your families a safe, restful and happy summer holiday, and all the very best as the children begin their new adventures in Year 2.

Warmest wishes,

Mrs Flatley, Mrs Blatch & Miss Russon

  Hello everyone,

Here's what will be happening next week:

• Monday morning: We will be watching the Year 6 performance.

• Tuesday morning: The Year 6 pupils will take on the teachers in a rounders match.

• Wednesday morning: We will celebrate our Year 6 pupils at their leaving assembly.

A reminder that school finishes at 1:15 pm on Wednesday for the summer holidays.

Year 2

The children have been told that the current Year 3 classroom will become the Year 2 classroom in September. Mrs Beadle took the children to visit their new classroom this week, and they were very excited.

In September, the children will walk past the Year 1 classroom and enter their new classroom through the Year 3 door. They will be dismissed from the same door at the end of the school day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the sunshine. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday as we begin our final week together before the summer holidays.

The Year 1 team

 On Monday, Year 1 had a wonderful time on our school trip to Knebworth House. The children stepped back in time as they explored Tudor music and dancing, tried on traditional Tudor clothing, and learned about education during the Tudor period. They even had a go at calligraphy writing, and it was brilliant to see their excitement and enthusiasm.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

The Year 1 team