Welcome to Year 1! 

We hope you had a lovely break and are feeling refreshed ready for our first term in Year 1! We have lots of exciting topics this term that you can find more information about below.  

What are we learning? 

Geography – All about me 

During this term we will be looking at the local area where we live. We will be discussing what is around us and features around our area. 

 
Science –  My body  

In science this term our topic will be ‘my body’. We will be labelling the parts of our body and recognising parts of our bodies that react to changes around us. Our senses and reflexes work to keep us safe, we will learn what our senses are and test them in our science investigations.  

 

English  

We will be reading and writing based on the Jolly Postman and Stickman. 

The Jolly Postman by Allan Ahlberg | Hachette Book Group Amazon.com: Stick Man: 9781407106175: Julia Donaldson: Books 

Other Subjects: 

Maths – Place value (within 100). 

PE – Fundamentals and swimming. 

ART – Colour creations. 

Music – My favourite things. 
 
Computing – Exploring Purple mash and creating pictograms. 

RE – What do Christians believe God is like? 

 

DAY 

THINGS TO REMEMBER 

Wednesday 

Swimming Day (full kit including swimming cap and towel needed) - please ensure the children are not wearing earrings on this day.  If children wish to wear goggles, a letter needs to be sent in. 

Thursday 

 Weekly homework should now be completed. It is an expectation that is completed each week.  

Friday 

P.E Day (full kit needed) 

New homework available.  

Reading books changed. 

Remember, all reading books and reading records should be in school every day.  

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