Year 1
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Highest Class Attendance for w/c 03.11.25 was 1E with 100%. Well done again!
Dates for your diary:
10.11.25 - 1E Rounds Green Library visit.
12.11.25 - 1D Rounds Green Library visit.
13.11.25 - Word Day. Children will come in having chosen a word. The aim is to dress up as your word and have it stuck to you on paper/card. Children will bring a donation for the Christmas fayre.
14.11.25 - Children in Need. Children will be taking part in Crazy Hair Day with non-uniform.
20.11.25 - Parent Workshop (Phonics) 9-9.45am.
25.11.25 - Wear your favourite outfit day. Children will be bringing in donations for the tombola and bottle tombola.
02.02.26 - Year 1 extra PE.
09.03.26 - Year 1 extra PE.
11.05.26 - Year 1 extra PE.
08.06.26 - Year 1 extra PE.
If you were unable to make it to our curriculum meeting, please click on the link to access the presentation used: Curriculum Presentation to Parents
English
We will focus on developing the children’s confidence to write using their phonics knowledge. We will be developing the children’s understanding of what sentences are and their ideas will be recorded in correctly punctuated sentences. There will be a big emphasis on the presentation of their work as well as the opportunity to recap letter formation. We will have the opportunity to cover a wide variety of books and authors throughout this term. When writing, the children will be encouraged to say a sentence before they write it to ensure that it makes sense to them.
Phonics
Phonics is an important part of the timetable in Year 1. Whilst the children will be in groups for phonics, we will also provide many opportunities throughout the week to continue to practise our phonics skills. Home reading books are matched closely to your child’s phonic level.
Maths
We follow Power Maths at St James. Please see the curriculum map for coverage of units.
In addition to this, we do rapid recall daily that focus on a different statement each week based on what the children need to be able to recall quickly. They are tested on these every Friday. Nearer the second half of the Autumn term we will begin 5 in 5 daily which recaps skills that they have been taught this year.
How to help at home
Please read with your child daily if you can, if not at least 3 times a week. Please take time to help your child learn the spellings that are sent home weekly.
