Spring term 2

The children will be engaging in lots of exciting learning over the next few weeks. In English this term children will be looking at list poems and producing their own using the tools they have learnt. In Maths we will be working on counting up to 50 and using some of the amazing Maths equipment we have such as the Rekenrek. In Science children will learn about different materials and explore their uses and properties. Children will be learning about the different continents and oceans in Geography.

PE and Forest School are now on a Thursday so please can the children come in with a spare pair of shoes or wellies. Please make sure your child has the appropriate clothing/kit for that day. 

Spring term 1

It's been lovely to welcome back Owl class after the Christmas holidays. Hope you all had a lovely break. 

We have an exciting term ahead with lots of fun activities for the children to experience. Owl class will be learning how to print in Art using lego pieces. The children have loved learning about Florence Nightingale in history. We will be learning more about Florence and introducing Mary Seacole. Gynamstics is hit with the children and they look forward to PE days. 

Autumn Term 2

Owl class have had a lovely Autumn term. Year 1 have been very busy this term and have had lots of fun learning.They have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes in maths. Owl class have thoroughly enjoyed design and technology this term because they got to plan, evaluate and make their own dip. 

Please can give out a reminder for book folders to be brought in every day.

Hope you have a lovely Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Miss Spowage

Our first month in Year 1!

We have had a great first month in Owl class! The children have quickly settled into Year 1 and have been working hard and having lots of fun. They have particularly enjoyed tasting dips in Design and Technology and exploring their senses in Science and in their continuous provision.

As a reminder, can you please ensure reading folders come into school every day.

I look forward to the rest of this half term as the children continue their learning.

Welcome to Owls

It’s hard to believe that the Summer is over and it is time to begin the year in Owls. We are really excited to welcome your children into Year 1 and we hope that your children are looking forward to coming back to school, catching up with their friends and learning new things. The teaching assistant in our class is Miss Ramalho.

This term we will be learning about Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot in history, the UK and our local area in geography and we will explore what is means to belong in RE. In Science our main focus is animals including humans. 

In English we will be using texts such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Cops and Robbers   to stimulate our writing. We will be consolidating our ability to read, write and understand numbers to 20 in maths, using practical resources and applying our understanding to real life situations.

Your child will read with an adult at school, sometimes individually, especially during the first couple of weeks when we will be checking your child's book level, and at other times in a group. We aim to provide all children with a reading book at the appropriate level and reading record by Friday 10th September. We will write in the reading log when we have read with your child. We will check your comments in the diaries and count your child's reads weekly. Your child will need to bring in their reading diary and book daily so that we can read with them regularly.  They will work towards certificates for 20, 50 and 100 reads! Your child will also have daily phonics lessons and we will closely monitor your child's progress through our phonics scheme.

Monday will be the PE day in Year 1 and children will need to come in their PE kit, we will be outside where possible so please ensure that they are appropriately dressed for the weather that day. Friday will be our swimming day, please ensure your child has their costume, towel and swimming hat (these are available from the office). It will also be Forest School on a Friday more details to follow.

We really look forward to getting to know you and your child better as the term progresses. If you have any comments, questions or concerns we are always available in the year 1 outdoor area from 8.40 in the morning. Please bear with us at home time as we get to know your faces and those of friends and family who pick up your child. It might take a little while for us to check that each child is going home safely with the correct person at the start of term.

Here's hoping for a sunny September and lots of fabulous learning experiences!

Miss Oliver and Mrs Stewart