All the info you need about Year 1…
We have two Year 1 classes; 1D and 1K.
1D’s class teacher is Georgia Duke, supported by Dinisha Shibnauth
1K’s class teacher is Rasheeda Khanom, supported by Sandra Kasenzi
Classroom Location
1K: On the first floor, first classroom on the right after walking through the Hall.
1D: On the first floor, located just off the Middle Hall, to the left as you look with your back to the playground.
Parent-Teacher Times
Georgia and Rasheeda hold regular times when they will be available to see or speak to you. Please email the office and let them know when you’d like to catch up, or drop in.
1D – (3:45pm – 4.15pm) on Mondays
1K – (3.45pm – 4.15pm) on Monday
If meeting or speaking at these times is not convenient for you, then please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
We have two Parents’ Evenings a year, one in Autumn and one in Spring Term. Please read the Weekly Update to find out when these are, and the school will also be in touch so you can book your slots in good time.
Routines and the return to school:
It is so important for the children to start off their day on a positive note and that they feel confident about their new classrooms and routines as they transition into Year 1. In particular for Year 1, this will mean the children now come into the playground and make their own way upstairs to the classrooms once the bell has rung. Staff from 1D and 1K will wait on the staircase nearest to Nursery, and we will help the children up into the classroom. Please take the opportunity to discuss these changes with your child so that they feel comfortable and
confident. We will be practising new routines with them so please be reassured that we will do all we can to help them settle quickly.
Time-Table
Topics
Autumn – Who are we? (1st half) Toys (2nd half)
Spring – Homes and Castles
Summer – Around the World with Barnaby Bear/Market Day
P.E & Clothing
As we want to keep the classrooms well ventilated, we will be making sure that some windows will be open in the classroom, so please make sure that children are wearing enough layers to keep them comfortable whilst working. Please make sure that your children are wearing clothing and appropriate footwear that will enable them to be active, as we will be doing ‘The
Daily Mile’ a number of times a week as well as PE lessons on Mondays (IK) and Fridays (1D).
School visits – Classes usually organise trips linked to their topics. Please read the Weekly Update
Class assemblies or special events – Each class usually does 3 class or year group events a year which parents are encouraged to attend. This term the assembly dates are:
1K – Wednesday 4th December
1D – Thursday 24th October
Homework
In Year 1, we set a book on Oxford Owl that reinforces phonics that the children have been learning that week; please aim to re-read this book four times a week. Re-reading ensures that children develop their reading skills and fluency.
To help children build vocabulary and comprehension skills, we also send home 2 books in their PACT bags. One book is closely matched to their reading level and the other is a book they have picked from the book corner to be shared with an adult at home
Water bottles and packed lunches:
Children should continue to bring in a water bottle, clearly labelled with their name. Those children who are bringing a packed lunch should bring this in a small container, ideally a lunch box, as these will be stored within the classroom. Please also ensure your child is able to open the box and any food packages and containers, particularly flasks. We are a healthy eating school, so lunches should be nutritious and balanced, with no junk food items. Nuts and foods containing nuts are strictly prohibited.
PACT Bags/Show and tell
We will continue to send a reading bag home with a PACT book. We will let you know which day is your child’s reading day. Every week we will share a book with your child. They will bring the book home that we have shared and also another book of their choice (for shared reading). There is also an opportunity for you to write any comments in the PACT book. Please make sure that your child brings in their PACT bag on their reading day every week.
Every Friday we will be setting the children an e-book that reflects the phonics that we have been learning that week. In order to access this, you will need to use a login that will be attached to your reading record book inside the PACT bag. Please aim to re-read this book four times a week. Re-reading ensures that children develop their reading skills and fluency. We will be talking more about this in our Year 1 welcome meeting.
Show and Tell will take place every Friday and we will be sending a timetable out shortly. We encourage children to bring in something from home to talk about in front of the class. Please make sure that they do not bring in anything too precious or that could potentially hurt another child.
Maths and English Curriculum Objectives
Click on THIS LINK to learn more about the Maths and English (Speaking, Reading and Writing) Objectives that are taught from Year 1 to Year 6.
Here is a link to a handy TIMES TABLES GRID and advice.
Maths fluency & recall facts – Year1keyrecallfacts
Spelling and Handwriting
You can find a list of spellings and handwriting guidance appropriate to your child’s year-group by clicking HERE.
Year 1 Curriculum Map
CLICK HERE for more information about our curriculum.
Statutory Assessments
Usually, children in Year 1 undergo the Phonics Screening Check in the Summer Term. Children are asked to read 20 real words and 20 ‘pseudo-words’. The children are well prepared through normal English lessons and they are rarely, if ever, aware that the check is taking place.
How You can Help
If you have any knowledge, skill, or artefacts related to what we are learning in school, then please do get in touch with your child’s teacher. We love having our Parents and Carers come in and help us all to learn!
PPA Cover – All teachers are required by law to have Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time during the week. This is usually covered by the same person every week to ensure consistency for the children. The PPA cover for this year group will be Olivia Bamford.
Medicines – If your child requires an inhaler, EpiPen, or any other regular medication, please could you ensure the school has two of each medication from day one, as we will require one for the classroom and one for the school medical room.