Another fantastic week of learning has come to an end, this week we have been particularly focusing on phonics.

We have been assessing the children’s phase 3 phonics. Across the year group we have identified gaps- particularly those trickier sounds made up of more than one letter for example   URE,  AIR,  OA,   ER  etc.

We have provided each child with a pack of phase 3 sound cards. In school we have practiced some games using the sounds;

We would appreciate these games or similar being played at home to reinforce these crucial sounds.

Thank you for your support

The Year One team

We have started our new topic of journeys for this term.

The children have written a class letter to themselves and have discussed the journey that their letter will take to get back. I wonder how long our letters will take to return?

In maths this week we have been focusing on halves of shapes. The children have explored and investigated a wide variety of shapes to see if ALL shapes can be split equally in half. Next week we will be learning about halves of amounts. Perhaps you could practice this over the weekend- for example- you have ten sweets, one for you one for your child etc!

In literacy we have been reading the story the Hare and Tortoise, next week the children will be writing a letter to Hare giving him useful advice about how he can win his next race.

Don’t forget to book your parents evening appointment with us to discuss the wonderful learning we have been doing so far.

Have a wonderful weekend

The Year One team

Last Friday we planted our dinosaur seeds. We couldn’t believe how much it had grown over the weekend. Then we saw something poking out of the soil, it looked like a tail!

We have watched carefully over the week and to our great excitement we have grown our very own dinosaur! We have made him a bed and given him some water and food.

You have worked so hard over this first term Turtles and Pufferfish- we are very proud of you. Have a lovely and safe half term.

This week we have continued our exciting learning about dinosaurs. The children have begun reading a new book in English- How to grow a dinosaur. Apologies in advance- tomorrow the children will be coming home with packets of dinosaur seeds to grow! This theme will continue in our English next week when the children will begin to learn the skills to write a set of instructions. This weekend with your child you may wish to make something, so that they have the opportunity to hear the words first, then, next, after that and finally.

In maths, we will be moving on to money next week. This is a great chance for the children to play shops at home or even help with the shopping! We will be focusing on recognising coins and understanding the value that each coin has.

During our RE sessions we will be learning about our new topic- Prayers, Saints and Feasts. The first session will be focusing on where and when the children pray.

Have a lovely weekend, enjoy growing your dinosaurs (jelly beans!)

The Year One Team

We started the week with a wonderful liturgy in Year One, attended by so many family members and Father Jeremy. It was lovely to come together to worship and celebrate God’s creation. The children came together to make different parts of the world. Then they made a pledge about how they would continue to care for God’s creation for example watering the plants or picking up any rubbish from the floor. Thank you for everyone who was able to attend. Below are some pictures for you all to enjoy.

As you know we have had Ofsted in this week. As a team we are so proud of the children in Year One. Their behaviour, learning and attitudes are a credit to you all.

Well done Turtles and Puffer fish, have a well deserved break this weekend.

We have had another fantastic week of learning in Year One.

We are currently reading Harry and his bucket full of dinosaurs, we love it! Mrs Layton’a dinosaurs have been listening to the story and have been hiding themselves around the classroom- have you spotted any Year One?

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the welcome meeting on Tuesday, it was lovely to meet you all. If you were unable to attend we have provided your child with a print out of the presentation. If you need another copy please just ask.

Reminders-

Inset day- tomorrow 22.9.17

Liturgy- 10:20 start in the school hall on Tuesday 26th September. If you are unable to attend, we will ensure to put pictures on the blog for you all to look at with your child.

Have a lovely weekend

The year one Team

We have really enjoyed our new topic of dinosaurs this week, it all started when we walked in to the classroom on Monday morning to find dinosaur footprints on the floor! We then went on a dinosaur hunt to go and find the dinosaur that had left the prints! We’ve even created our own species of dinosaur in English- cutting up our favorite parts of different dinosaurs and giving it it’s own name.

In maths this week we have been focusing on one more and one less than a number. We have managed to dodge the rain and get outside for maths learning in the secret garden.

Reminders-

Tuesday 19th September is the Year One welcome meeting at 3:30.

Tuesday 26th September- Year One liturgy in the hall at 10:20 with Father Jeremy.

The Year One welcome meeting will be on Tuesday 19^th September at 3:30 in turtle class. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend to find out key information for the year ahead.

Hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you are unable to attend we will send your child home with a print out of the powerpoint.

The Year One team

What a fantastic first week in Year One Turtles and Pufferfish! You have certainly grown up over the summer and have proved to us you are ready for learning.

This week we have been learning about our class animals to get settled in. As of next week we will move on to our full topic which is DINOSAURS! We have fantastic learning planned for the next coming weeks such as making our own dinosaur bones, making nests for dinosaur eggs and even going on a dinosaur hunt!

Homework diaries will be in the children’s book bags, please read the first ten pages of the diary and the last couple of pages, these have very important and key information on. Our homework focus for the next couple of weeks will be reading. We have been assessing children’s levels this week, which will continue in to next week to ensure all children have a reading book to take home. It is vital that the children read as often as possible in Year One.

Look out for photos next week of wonderful dinosaur learning.

The year one team

What a year it has been Year One. We are honoured to have taught such a wonderful and bubbly bunch of children. You have grown so much over the year and we feel very lucky to have been a part of that.

Huge good luck and goodbye to our wonderful team member Mrs Evans. We have persuaded her to come back for reading and school trips- yay! So it will not be goodbye forever.

Thank you for all of your wonderful cards/ presents and thanks, it really is appreciated. Have a wonderful and safe summer, you deserve a rest from working so extremely hard Year one.

Good luck for Year Two!

The Year One team