Hello and welcome to the Year 1 class page!

It is lovely to welcome you all back to the start of our new half term and I am looking forward to continuing to be a part of your child’s learning journey. I hope everyone has had a relaxing break and is now ready to explore new ideas, discover different ways to learn and enjoy fantastic and new experiences.  Year 1 have made a fantastic start and have settled in beautifully, continuing to work hard and demonstrate what it means to be ‘Kind, Respectful, Safe and Ready’.

To kick off this half term in English, we will be focusing on the book ‘Astro Girl’ which tells the story of a young girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut and exploring space. Later in the term, we will move on to another exciting book ‘Dragon Post’ which follows a young boy delivering letters to a friendly dragon. The children will have the chance to write letters, make predictions, and use their imagination to bring the story to life. In Maths, we will be focusing on addition and subtraction within 10 before moving on to 2D and 3D shapes.

Our History topic is ‘What does it take to be a great explorer?’ where we will learn about explorers from the past and present, including Ranulph Fiennes, Amy Johnson, Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong. We will explore their amazing achievements, the challenges they faced and what makes their journeys so special. The children will also think about the qualities— such as courage, curiosity, and determination—that all great explorers need to succeed.  

In Science, our topic is ‘Animals Including Humans’ where the children will learn to identify and name a range of common animals such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. They will also find out which animals are carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores and compare the structures and features of different types of animals, including some of our favourite pets.

We will also take part in our wonderful Music lessons with Mrs Higson on a Friday and heart pumping PE sessions with Coach Nathan on a Monday.

Please continue to listen to your child read at least three times a week. This regular practice helps them become more confident, fluent readers and strengthens their understanding of new words.

Miss Bolton, Mrs Ryder and Miss Whitbread