Week beginning 16th September 2019

We would like to say a big thank you,  for supporting us to settle all your children in Year 1. They are happily ready to learn and follow new classroom rules and routines.
Our Autumn half term topic is  ‘Amazing Me’ and it is a science focus where children will be learning about their bodies, senses and how to stay healthy.

Have a look at these fun websites to learn a few songs about your body.

Our learning this week…

English

Our focus book is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We will be reading it and retelling the story in the correct sequence.

Mathematics

We will begin our learning with numbers and place value. Children will sort objects according to different criteria, count objects, making patterns and ordering number from 1-10/20.

Science:

We will be learning, how to label diagrams of the human body and name and identify the senses – sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.

Art:

Self Portrait- We will be learning,  how to use mirrors and explore how to draw a portrait.

PE:

This term we will be discussing about traveling. Children showcase different ways of traveling. Then we will introduce balancing using different body parts.

ICT:

During ICT sessions, we will be learning to log on and use a program.

Phonics

Please continue to practise sound recognition with your child. Encourage them to apply their phonic knowledge every time you read or write with them.

Handwriting

We will be learning to form the numbers correctly and begin to learn the cursive script starting with letter c and a.

 

PSHE

We will be learning about the 5 C’s – care, commitment, courtesy, co-operation and consideration and also begin to develop an understanding of being a Rights for Respecting School.

 

DATES for the Diary !
*Welcome to Year 1 Parent’s Meeting – Tuesday 24th September at 9:00 am in the Dining Hall.       This meeting will enable you to understand the routines, curriculum and expectations in Year 1.
*Reading/Phonics workshop- Tuesday 8th October 2019 at 9:00 am in the Dining Hall.