Welcome to Year 1!
In Year 1 we have 2 classes of fabulous children! In Scarlet class is taught by Mrs Dean and Crimson class is taught by Mrs Wilson. We also have Ms Del Corso on our team, teaching in both classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Ms Kowalska, teaching in Crimson Class on Fridays. We also have a wonderful TA team of Ms Wojciechowska, Ms Bromell and Ms Weunsche, who work across both classes.
In Year 1 we work hard to be kind to each other, respecting our differences and sharing a great learning journey together!
Our Autumn 1 Topic is ‘Amazing animals’
This half-term, our topic Amazing Animals has a Science focus. We will learn about different types of animal: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, reptiles and fish as well as learning about what carnivores, herbivores and omnivores are and eat. We will find out what type of animal we are!
In Maths, we focus on subitising (recognising a set of objects without having to count), reasoning about numbers and ways to ‘make 5’ thinking about number bonds and part-whole models. Children will compare numbers and extend their counting.
In English, children will be exploring a range of animal stories (Rumble in the Jungle, Dear Zoo and Owl Babies). We will be recalling and retelling familiar stories and sequencing events in writing. Children will need to be able to remember the ‘must-haves’ for writing including capital letters, finger spaces between words and full stops at the end of sentences – of course we write on the line! Children will be reading throughout the week, and we encourage you to read at home daily with your child.
General Information
In Year 1 we love reading and try to read as much as possible. Please read daily with your child, even if only for 5 minutes and record this in their reading record book. Children bring home two books: one phonically decodable text from the Floppy’s Phonics scheme (selected by their teacher) and at least one ‘reading for pleasure’ book selected by child to read with parents to enjoy reading and discussing with an adult. They will also bring home another book from their weekly library visit. We change books regularly so please remember to bring your book bag every day.
Scarlet Class and Crimson Class PE Days:
This half term our PE sessions will take place:
Scarlet class- Tuesdays (indoor) and Fridays (outdoor)
Crimson class – Wednesdays (indoor) and Fridays (outdoor).
Children will change into their PE kits at school. Please ensure your child has their kit available every day.
A complete PE kit includes:
Navy blue shorts or tracksuit bottoms
White t-shirt
Navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan
Trainers or plimsolls
Please make sure every item is clearly named. For safety reasons, no jewellery should be worn during PE and long hair should be tied up.
Please provide your child with their own named water bottle daily. This is especially important for PE days, so that we stay healthy and hydrated! This should be named and brought home daily for cleaning. Please make sure it contains water – no juice or squash please!
If you have any questions about school, please contact the Office by phone, email or in person, or come and find us at the end of the day!
Useful Information
Welcome to Year 1 26-27
Autumn 1 Curriculum Descriptor.docx
Keywords to be able to read and spell
End of Year One Expectations Spoken Language and Reading
End of Year One Expectations Writing
End of Year One Expectations Maths