Homework 

We expect children to be reading for approximately 20 min daily and practice their timetables on TTRS, as this will benefit them greatly with all their learning in school.   

PE  

Tuesday and Thursday 

Please ensure your children have their kits in school on these days and be sure to label all clothes with a permanent marker. 

Trips 

We are thrilled to inform you that year one classes will be going on an exciting educational outing to Kew Garden on Thursday, 4th July 2024. This trip is designed to enhance their learning experiences and provide them with a hands-on opportunity to explore the wonders of nature. Kew Garden is a world-renowned botanical garden located in Richmond. It offers an extraordinary range of plants, flowers, and trees from various regions worldwide. 

Key Times 

For Year 1, the school day will begin at 8.30 am, and end at 3.30 pm. Please be punctual. 

Literacy 

In Literacy this term, we will begin by reading “Little Red and The Very Hungry Lion” by Alex T. Smith. We will focus on writing comparison statements with the original tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” by Charles Perrault. In the second half of the term, we will read “Amelia Earhart” by Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and based on the story, we will write a biography. Each week, we will focus on grammar and using the correct punctuation in sentences. 

Maths 

In Maths this half term, we are looking at Time. Children will have the opportunity to learn how to read Time using analogue and digital clocks. Finally, the children will learn how to use the language of Time (e.g., first, then, later) and sequence events. 

Science 

 This half term in Science, we are learning about plants. We will learn all about how seeds and roots work and how we can grow plants. We will be growing our own vegetables and herbs in class. 

Geography 

 We are learning all about the earth and its shape. We will look at globes, atlases and maps and think about how we can navigate our way around by using them. We will also look at the different continents and what earth looks like from space. 

History 

In History, we will continue to look at significant people in history, focusing on what life was like for women in the early 20th century. We will look at what life was like then and what it is like for women now. 

RE 

In RE, we will be learning about Sikhism. 

Computing 

This term in computing, we will be looking at algorithms and continue to focus on how to use the keyboard and mouse. 

Art 

In Art, we will be learning about weaving. We will look at the different materials we can use to loom. 

PSHE 

 In PSHE we will be thinking about how we keep ourselves healthy. We will look at what a healthy diet includes and the things we can do to keep our bodies happy and healthy. 

PE 

PE this term is Cricket. 

Music 

Music this term will have a focus on composing. We will look at how we can recognise different timbres. Our songs will be Chocolate Molinillo, Kye Kye Kule and Under the Sea. 

DT 

In DT this term, we are redesigning our finger puppets. We are evaluating our final products from last term and discussing what we can do better this time.