Welcome back to the new school year! We hope you had a lovely summer and that the children are excited about starting Year 1 at Palmers Cross. The class has already settled in well and are eager to begin their new learning. This term we are starting with our exciting topic ‘Happily Ever After!’
The Autumn term is always a busy one in Year 1. In Maths, we will begin with our first unit on length and height, where children will compare and measure using the correct vocabulary. We will then move on to exploring numbers to 100, understanding their sequence and value, placing them on a number line, comparing sets, and representing numbers in different ways such as the 100 square, tens and ones, and the Gattegno chart. In English, the focus will be on sentence construction and the use of simple punctuation, taught through the theme of fairy tales, alongside continued work on grammar, phonics and spelling. In Science, we will be learning about materials and working scientifically to investigate their properties. Our topic work will continue through ‘Happily Ever After’, where children will explore traditional and fairy tales and link their learning across art, DT, music and computing.
Children in Year 1 will receive regular Maths and English homework, alongside reading books from the Floppy Phonics scheme and a weekly list of words to practise.
PE sessions for Class 1 will take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, although these days may change, so children need to have their PE kit in school. As we move into the colder months, an outdoor kit will also be needed. For health and safety reasons, no jewellery should be worn in school apart from stud earrings, which must be removed on PE days.
Children will enter and leave school through the KS1 door on the front playground, and any children arriving late should report to the main office.
We are really looking forward to working with you this year to ensure your child has a fantastic experience in Year 1. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to us—I am usually available at the end of the school day. Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Miss S Dillon
Year 1 Class Teacher
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