In Key Stage 1 we have three classes:

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Year 1 Pine, Year 1/2 Lime and Year 2 Lilac. 

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Welcome to Year 1!

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Year 1 is a year filled with fun, laughter, enjoyment and lots of learning too. 

Here is a snapshot of some of the things our children will be learning during their time in Year 1: 

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English

In English we will be developing our understanding of sentence structure and how to orally compose a sentence. Children will further develop their vocabulary and reading skills. Each sequence of lessons will be based around our exciting class books such as ‘The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk’ ‘Greg the Sausage Roll’ and ‘Marv and the Mega Robot’ to name a few. We will also be looking at a range of poems and non-fiction texts throughout the year following the school’s Reading Spine. 

 

Phonics: 

In Year 1 we will continue to learn our sounds through daily Phonics lessons following our Phonics Scheme ‘Bug Club’. We will learn alternative graphemes to support our reading and our spelling. We also use Spelling Shed to reinforce phonics work and understanding of key words. Both Bug Club and Spelling Shed have pupil accounts that can be accessed at home. Please speak to the class teacher for further information. 

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Maths

In Maths we will be building on the children's understanding of numbers, especially when working with numbers up to 100. We will consolidate number bonds and secure mental methods to ensure quick recall and application to a range of contexts. We will look at addition and subtraction methods using a variety of concrete and pictorial representation which we will then apply to money. Finally, we will look at multiplication and division working on counting in twos, fives and tens. 

 

Science

In Science we look at Living things and their habitats, Materials, Animals including humans and Plants. We will be looking at a range of inspirational Scientists linked to these topics including David Attenborough and Jane Goodall. Our Science lessons are fun and practical, and often take place outside wherever possible.

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Topic

Our topics this year will allow the children to look at how their local area has changed over time and how that has impacted us. We celebrate the lives of people from our local area who are important, including the inspirational Chrissy Rouse. We then go further afield and explore the United Kingdom, researching whether the UK could be the perfect holiday destination. We also investigate the impact of significant women from the past, like Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole, comparing them to inspirational people from today. 

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DT

In D.T this year the children will learn about the importance of having a healthy, and balanced diet, by making delicious wraps. They will get creative when designing and building mechanisms for their own fairground wheel. To conclude the year, Year 1 will test structures making chairs for Baby Bear!

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RE

In RE we will learn about Christianity and how the Bible is important to Christians around the world. We will look at a range of celebrations in the Christian calendar including Christmas and Easter. Year 1 children will also explore the Buddhist faith, and how Buddhists show their beliefs. 

 

Computing

Computing in Year 1 allows the children to develop their mouse skills before moving onto programming where they will debug a range of applications using algorithms. Children have the opportunity to develop their programming further by using Beebots to introduce them to block coding. Digital Imagery and Data handling is also a key part of our Year 1 Computing Curriculum. 

 

Music

In Music children learn through a range of fun and engaging topics. They will explore ‘Call and Response’ through a wide range of animal themed lessons, and learn about different instruments through story telling. 

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Art

In Art we will be introduced to a range of inspirational artists including Vincent Van Gogh, Alan Reed and Picasso. We cover a range of art skills including sculpture, collage, drawing and painting. 

 

PE

In PE children will be learning about basic skill of movement and applying these to team games. They will also be taking part in gymnastics learning about sequences and different movements.

 

RSHE

In RSHE lessons Year 1 explore Friendships, Families, Relationships, Being Safe and Physical and Mental Wellbeing. They will learn to understand how important it is to keep our mind and body healthy. They will also recognise the importance of respecting others even if they are different from themselves, linking with our school motto “All different, All equal”.