Welcome Welcome to to

Year 1Year 1Larch Larch CherryCherryAlderAlder

Larch ClassLarch Class

Miss Bateman – Class TeacherMiss Bateman – Class Teacher

Mrs Saint – TAMrs Saint – TA

Cherry ClassCherry Class

Miss Adams – Class TeacherMiss Adams – Class Teacher

Mrs Talbot - TAMrs Talbot - TA

Alder ClassAlder Class

Miss Barnes – Class TeacherMiss Barnes – Class Teacher

Mrs Saletes - TAMrs Saletes - TA

Other AdultsOther Adults

Mrs Smart – TeacherMrs Smart – Teacher

Mrs Freeman - Teacher Mrs Freeman - Teacher

Mrs Sansom – HLTAMrs Sansom – HLTA

Mrs Tunwell – PD supportMrs Tunwell – PD support

Mrs Jain – EAL supportMrs Jain – EAL support

Mrs Reynolds – Mrs Reynolds – Year One Midday SupervisorYear One Midday Supervisor

CurriculumCurriculum

The new National Curriculum was introduced last The new National Curriculum was introduced last year.year.

We have lots of great topics to teach in Year 1 and We have lots of great topics to teach in Year 1 and we look forward to planning a fun and stimulating we look forward to planning a fun and stimulating curriculum for your children.curriculum for your children.

We will also look to plan extra curricular We will also look to plan extra curricular opportunities for outdoor learning in school and opportunities for outdoor learning in school and the local area.the local area.

CurriculumCurriculum

Autumn 1Autumn 1 ToysToys

Autumn 2Autumn 2 Carnival of ColoursCarnival of Colours

Spring 1Spring 1 At the Bottom of the GardenAt the Bottom of the Garden

Spring 2Spring 2 Wonderful WatfordWonderful Watford

Summer 1Summer 1 All About UsAll About Us

Summer 2 Summer 2 Barnaby Bear Take Me There!Barnaby Bear Take Me There!

Our Topic themes for each half term are:

Child Initiated Child Initiated LearningLearning

Transition from Reception to Year 1As part of the transition into Year 1, it is important that the children still have some quality time to learn through their play!

P.E. and Art EquipmentP.E. and Art EquipmentP.E. kits and aprons should be kept in school.P.E. kits and aprons should be kept in school.

PE DaysLarch & Cherry – Monday & WednesdayAlder – Tuesday & Wednesday

By next year, we will be changing to coloured PE t-shirts.

If your child attends If your child attends a club after school, a club after school, they can use their they can use their school kit.school kit.

ReadingReadingWe are continuing to use the reading record We are continuing to use the reading record books this year.books this year.

We will record a comment, when We will record a comment, when your child reads with us in class. your child reads with us in class.

Please add your own comments Please add your own comments when you read at home.when you read at home.

Your child will read twice each week, Your child will read twice each week, individual and guided.individual and guided.

ReadingReading

Time and supportTime and support Not just school booksNot just school books Read longer books to Read longer books to

develop languagedevelop language Visit the LibraryVisit the Library

Your child will be given a reading book on their set Your child will be given a reading book on their set reading day. reading day.

Some children will also have ‘Quick as a Click’ Some children will also have ‘Quick as a Click’ words to practise. words to practise.

Homework is used to consolidate the pupils learning. Each half term, we will be sending home a ‘Homework Grid.’ It will include activities linked to our topic theme and different subject areas.

We expect that our parents will support their child in the completion

of homework activities.

They can be completed in any order.

A quiet, learning environment is encouraged.

Sent home: Friday

Collected: Wednesday

The children continue to have daily phonics sessions in Year 1. During these sessions the children practise reading and writing new sounds (phonemes).

The children’s Phonics Books contain activities linked to our daily phonics sessions.

Sent Home: Tuesday

Collected: Friday

Phonics ScreeningIn Year 1, the children will be asked to read a range of ‘real’ and ‘alien’ words to assess their reading.

Uniform, jewellery, Uniform, jewellery, valuablesvaluables

Correct school uniform.Correct school uniform. Clothing and equipment Clothing and equipment

should be clearly named. should be clearly named. Jewellery/ valuables Jewellery/ valuables

should not be brought to should not be brought to school.school.

Lost Property!Lost Property!

CommunicationCommunication

After schoolAfter school Mornings Mornings Make an appointment Make an appointment

through the school officethrough the school office Parent consultation evening Parent consultation evening

Communication is a two way process. Please do not hesitate to talk Communication is a two way process. Please do not hesitate to talk to us if you have any queries or concerns and we will do our best to to us if you have any queries or concerns and we will do our best to help in any way we can. You can also inform us in writing.help in any way we can. You can also inform us in writing.

And vice-versa, we will contact you if we have any queries or And vice-versa, we will contact you if we have any queries or concerns regarding your child’s learning or behaviour.concerns regarding your child’s learning or behaviour.

E - SafetyE - SafetyPlease visit the school website to access the link.Please visit the school website to access the link.

REMEMBER to keep your children safe when REMEMBER to keep your children safe when using the Internet.using the Internet.

Parental Parental SupportSupport

We welcome offers of parental support within the classroom or school. If you would like to volunteer some time to help out in class on a regular basis, please contact Mrs Allnutt in the School Office to complete a DBS form.

If you have a particular skill that could enrich ourTopics, let us know.

Questions?Questions?