Our Teachers
Mrs K Evans
Mrs B Turner
Welcome back after what we hope was a relaxing and enjoyable summer break and a special time with families. We are all looking forward to beginning the new school year and getting back into all the exciting learning we have planned!
Mrs Hunt will support Mrs Evans and Mrs Turner in Year One this term along with Miss Carrington, Miss Bhella and Mrs Atkinson-Brooks during specific focus times.
Please see the timetable as this may look very different to the one you may have seen in Reception. As ever, this is a guide and subject to change!
The autumn term is always an exciting and busy time in Year 1. Children continue to build on the knowledge, skills and experiences they developed in Reception while becoming more confident and independent learners. For the first four weeks, learning will continue to take place in small groups with opportunities for outdoor learning. We will then gradually move towards a more formal whole-class teaching approach as the children settle into Year 1 routines.
This year, we will be using the Oak National Academy curriculum to support and enhance our teaching across the Year 1 curriculum. Oak's carefully sequenced lessons help children build knowledge and skills progressively while making meaningful links across subjects where appropriate. The curriculum is designed to ensure all children receive a broad, balanced and engaging education that meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
For more information about your child's learning, please see our Curriculum Overview.
Phonics
Phonics will continue to be an important part of our daily routine, with plenty of opportunities for children to practise and apply their learning throughout the day. Later in the year, Year 1 children will take part in the national Phonics Screening Check. We will provide further information about this during the spring term.
There are many free online games and activities available to support your child with their phonics learning. In school, children particularly enjoy, ‘Phonics Play’ and ‘Phonics Bloom’.
P.E
Please can we remind parents and carers that, in line with our school uniform policy, jewellery should not be worn in school except for small stud earrings. For health and safety reasons, earrings must not be worn on PE days.
Children will be asked to remove their earrings before PE lessons if they are wearing them.
Year 1 PE Days: Wednesday and Friday
Homework
Children in Year 1 are encouraged to read at home every night to help develop their fluency and confidence. In addition to this homework will be set at points across the year which may link to specific events of themes, you will be notified via letter/email. Thank you for your support with homework. Once the children are ready, phonics packs and weekly phonics spellings will also be sent home so they can practise as much as possible. The children will also have access to various online learning programs – Floppy’s Phonics, Purple Mash and TT Rockstars.
Morning bagels will continue to be available until the close of the register, and children will also be offered a piece of fruit for their morning snack. A separate letter regarding school milk will be sent out shortly.
We kindly ask that all clothing is clearly labelled with your child's name and class. Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle to school every day. Bottles should contain water only and, where possible, be a plastic, sports top variety to avoid spills.
We are proud to offer a wide range of after-school clubs each term. Information about our Autumn Term clubs will be sent out during the first few weeks of term.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to your child's class teacher, who will be available at the end of each school day.
We are looking forward to a busy, enjoyable and successful autumn term and thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the year.
