Welcome to Year 1 

Hello! Welcome to the Year 1 Class page! My name is Miss Eden and I am your class teacher. This year we are also very lucky to have Mrs Murray who will also be working and supporting the teaching everyday in Year 1 too! We are all so excited to work with the children throughout Year 1 and become a part of their learning journey at school. 

In Year 1 we believe that it is important for children to build their love of learning and enjoy their school experience. We hope to provide the children with the balance of a challenging and engaging curriculum that stimulates the children and enthuses them to aim high and become creative and hardworking learners! We work hard to ensure that all children are challenged and that throughout their learning there are a range of opportunities for practical and active learning.

Curriculum

We aim to provide a curriculum that will meet national expectations and is tailored to suit the needs and interests of your child.

Mornings in Year 1 are very busy with Read Write Inc sessions taking place daily and Literacy and Maths lessons being conducted. Due to the soft start approach to the school day, children are expected to be in school no later than 8:55am to ensure that a smooth transition between registration and Read Write Inc lessons.

Afternoons are filled with non core subjects that include PE, Geography, History, Art, DT, PSHE, RE and Music. 

Mr Roger will teach Geography, History, Art and DT on a Thursday afternoon each week.

Throughout all learning opportunities within Year 1 we aim to incorporate as much active and outdoor learning exposure to enrich and enhance your child’s progression throughout the year.

Daily Reading

Year 1 is a crucial year in the journey for children learning to read. It is for this reason that we prioritise reading as the main homework task. Children will be provided with a reading book from school and we would like them to read every night for a short time. An adult should read with the child and support them asking questions and generally sharing the story. Reading books should be brought to school every day, so that staff can comment in reading diaries. 

PE

Year 1 will have a PE lessons on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Children will be taking a PE top and hoodie home and this is to be worn with tracksuit bottoms, shorts or leggings.

On PE days, children can come into school with their PE kit.

Our PE lessons throughout the year will consist of a wide range of sporting activities that aim to develop movement, balance and co-ordination. We are also lucky to have The Newcastle United Foundation providing lessons for us each term,. 

Homework

As a school we are looking at the best way to support the learning taking place at school at home. At the moment we will not be sending home work out. Instead we encourage reading as much as possible.

Finally… Year 1 is a very exciting time and we are thrilled to be sharing the time with the children and their families! We are really looking forward to the year ahead and helping all of our children to be the best that they can be.