A Big Welcome to Year 1 from Mrs Bratton!
I am absolutely delighted to be the year 1 teacher again this year and I am looking forward to the year ahead.
Below you will find some general information; please look out for any updates.
Updated 13.9.2020
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Joining me in the classroom is Miss Hanson who has returned to the school this year on a full-time basis. She is with us most days, and has already proved to be an extremely valuable member of the team.
Mrs O'Neill, Mrs Halford and Mr Hanford will teach the children French, Religious Education and P.E (respectfully) on a Wednesday afternoon; lessons will be delivered on a rota basis. The children are familiar with this routine; it is the same as last year when they were in Foundation. Mr Hanford will also teach the children P.E on a Tuesday afternoon. Ms Kalawsky teaches a group of children during the daily phonic lesson, formally assesses phonics and reading and also teaches phonics on a 1-1 basis.
....................................Clothing and Equipment ...........................................
Thank you so much for naming the children's jumpers and cardigans!
Just a reminder that, as the Autumn is upon us, the children will need a coat in school, as some lessons do take place outside of the classroom.
Although there is no special provision to store wellies in the year 1 cloakroom please feel free to send them to school in a carrier bag that can be hung on their coat peg. As the children may have mentioned to you already, Thursday afternoon will now be designated to outdoor learning therefore if the children can bring wellies for the afternoon's lesson then that will be most appreciated. (However please note this may not be the only time during the week that learning will take place outdoors.)
Joining me in the classroom is Miss Hanson who has returned to the school this year on a full-time basis. She is with us most days, and has already proved to be an extremely valuable member of the team.
Mrs O'Neill, Mrs Halford and Mr Hanford will teach the children French, Religious Education and P.E (respectfully) on a Wednesday afternoon; lessons will be delivered on a rota basis. The children are familiar with this routine; it is the same as last year when they were in Foundation. Mr Hanford will also teach the children P.E on a Tuesday afternoon. Ms Kalawsky teaches a group of children during the daily phonic lesson, formally assesses phonics and reading and also teaches phonics on a 1-1 basis.
....................................Clothing and Equipment ...........................................
Thank you so much for naming the children's jumpers and cardigans!
Just a reminder that, as the Autumn is upon us, the children will need a coat in school, as some lessons do take place outside of the classroom.
Although there is no special provision to store wellies in the year 1 cloakroom please feel free to send them to school in a carrier bag that can be hung on their coat peg. As the children may have mentioned to you already, Thursday afternoon will now be designated to outdoor learning therefore if the children can bring wellies for the afternoon's lesson then that will be most appreciated. (However please note this may not be the only time during the week that learning will take place outdoors.)
Mr Hanford will also endeavour to deliver outside P.E lessons (in accordance with government recommendations) therefore please could you ensure the children have an outdoor P.E kit in school.
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The wearing of earrings in P.E.
I have noticed that some of the children have their ears pierced so this is just a reminder that the school prospectus does state that earrings should either be removed (by the child) for P.E or covered (by the child) with tape which has been provided from home. |
..................................................The Curriculum ...........................................
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Click on the file opposite to find out basic information on this term's curriculum.
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......................................The Year 1 Learning Environment ..........................
As you will have seen Mr Dunn has erected some fencing over the Summer to enable the children to have an outdoor learning space. The children have been asked for their opinions as to what equipment they would like and it is already beginning to arrive in school.
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............................................What has been happening...........................
Week ending 18th September
Last week Riley and his grandad gave us a big bag of conkers. This week we put them to good use. Not only did we use them to develop our counting skills but we also;
Last week Riley and his grandad gave us a big bag of conkers. This week we put them to good use. Not only did we use them to develop our counting skills but we also;
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used them to create abstract art; to sharpen our bowling skills; and create imaginary characters
Also this week we welcomed a new friend into the classroom. Harold is helping us to record our knowledge of the different parts of the human body.
Our outdoor learning on Thursday afternoon involved the kneading and cooking of bread and the development of our fine motor skills.
Throughout the afternoon links were made to our current Science focus - our 5 senses.
Throughout the afternoon links were made to our current Science focus - our 5 senses.
Week ending 11th September
We have created our own abstract art pictures based on the work of Beatriz Milhazes
We have created our own abstract art pictures based on the work of Beatriz Milhazes
On Thursday afternoon Mr Dunn joined our outdoor learning.
Our Science focus was 'Our 5 Senses' with the children enjoying a scavenge hunt.
Our Geography focus was 'Seasons - Autumn' where the children took photographs showing signs of Autumn.
Our Science focus was 'Our 5 Senses' with the children enjoying a scavenge hunt.
Our Geography focus was 'Seasons - Autumn' where the children took photographs showing signs of Autumn.
Week ending 4th September
Making the most of the nice weather the children have been busy planting bulbs in the Spiritual Garden.
Making the most of the nice weather the children have been busy planting bulbs in the Spiritual Garden.
In Geography this week we used the outdoor space to record the journey we take to school.
Millie has done a great job here, drawing and labelling the different places she passes.
Week ending 28th August
More formal lessons were also introduced this week
as you can see from this great piece of work. Fantastic presentation and spelling Hunter! |
We are all having such a good time matching the photographs with members of the class!
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