"Do everything in love” 1 Corinthians 16:14

 

Learning to love, loving to learn

Welcome to Year 1

 

Our staff

Miss Webster (Monday- Wednesday) and Mrs Phillingham (Thursday- Friday) are our class teachers and Mrs Robertson will be supporting our learning.

The following information tells you a little more about the coming term in Year 1 and your child's learning. However, if you have any queries or questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

jenna.webster@st-marys.halton.sch.uk

jo.phillingham@st-marys.halton.sch.uk

General information

• Please tie up long hair.
• Please have a bottle of water at school every day. This can be refilled as necessary.
• Please bring a small school bag, reading book and homework record every day (if relevant to your child).
• Please return your homework on or before Wednesday for marking. Homework will be sent out on a Friday.
• All school uniform needs to be named but particularly jumpers and cardigans.
• A full PE kit should be in school at all times. 

PE is timetabled for Monday and Thursday during Autumn 1. This will be outside whenever possible so please account for this when sending in your child's PE kit.

 

Autumn Half Term 1 2024

Welcome Year 1!

Miss Webster, Mrs Phillingham and Mrs Robertson are excited to welcome you to your new classroom and learning. This year has some exciting topics and experiences in store, and we are looking forward to exploring them together. We aim to make this year at St Mary's a memorable one and hope you do too. 

 

Our Christian Values

During the Autumn term, our Christian value is Love.

“We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19

 

Our roles and responsibilities

Photos coming soon!

 

Love of reading

Our class text for this half-term is 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak.

English

In our first half term we will explore the wonderful text 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers to develop our writing skills and write our own adventure stories.

 

Our weekly routine will include Phonics, English, Handwriting and Guided Reading sessions. Daily reading at home continues to be essential, especially in Year 1, and we would ask that you question your child regularly on the book they are reading to develop a deeper understanding of a range of texts, to develop new vocabulary and strengthen writing skills.

Phonics

We will continue to use Little Wandle as part of our Phonics lessons to develop reading and spelling strategies. 

Maths

As mathematicians, the children will learn through concrete experiences moving onto pictorial and abstract methods as their confidence builds. They will also be expected to use their learning to reason about maths and solve problems. 

During the autumn term we will focus on Numbers to 10, including comparing and ordering numbers.

Science

As scientists, we aim to develop our knowledge and understanding, scientific skills and measuring and recording abilities. This half term we will be investigating materials.

Geography

As geographers, we will be exploring our local area using large - scale maps and aerial photographs. Children will label key features and develop their locational language. 

RE

For RE we will continue to use the Questful RE planning. This half term we will explore Harvest and the impact that it has on people. We will also be visiting the local church on the 2nd October to celebrate Harvest.

Courageous Advocacy

As we continue to live our lives and act out the teachings of Jesus, we will look to be courageous advocates and challenge big questions around protecting the oceans.

PE

Our PE will concentrate on invasion games, ball control and gymnastics.

Art and DT

As artists, we will be looking at food and the work of Jason Mecier, Johannes Vermeer and Jim Victor.

We will also look at solid structures and design and make a bridge.

PHSE

In PHSE, we will follow the Heartsmart scheme. This will start with us reminding ourselves about the importance of keeping our emotional and mental heart healthy. 

Music

As musicians, we will be using Charanga to explore different music genres and new terminology. To do this we will use the song, Find the Beat.

Computing

For the first half term we will be focusing on technology all around us, Prjoect Evolve and Keeping Safe online.

Homework

Homework will be sent out on Friday to be returned on or before the following Wednesday.  We expect each piece to take about 30 minutes.  Please come and see us if there are any difficulties or write a note on the piece of work. It is important to complete each piece as they will either build on taught skills or pre teach skills ready for the following week.

 

Possible trips & visitors

We are currently exploring possibilities for trips across the year. 

We will be going to the local library on the 30th September and the local church to celebrate Harvest on the 2nd October.