Year 1

Welcome to Year 1!

We are excited to be exploring the concept of Belief, focusing on the question, “How do beliefs guide our choices?” This term, the children will develop their understanding of beliefs and how these guide our choices.

To support your child’s reading development, each child will bring home a reading book for structured practice. It is our expectation that children read at home at least three times a week. If your child encounters difficulties in meeting this expectation, please do not hesitate to reach out for support and advice.

Please remember that PE lessons are scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays. For safety reasons, ensure that earrings are removed before participating in physical activities, or parents may apply tape over earrings, as staff are not permitted to remove them. Additionally, labelling your child’s uniform is crucial, and children must bring a labelled water bottle each day.

The Year 1 class staff are as follows:

• Teachers: Ms Brooks & Mr Bird
• Teaching Assistants: Miss Jordan & Mrs Butt
• Learning Support Assistant: Mrs Cox-Donovan

We are also pleased to welcome Mr Bird, our trainee teacher this year.

Should you have any concerns, please feel free to speak with us. Appointments can be arranged after school or, if necessary, on the same day.

We look forward to an engaging term filled with exciting learning experiences for your child!

Dates to Remember:

• Tuesday & Friday – PE
• Three times a week – Reading and practising ten, five, and two times tables.