Year 1
Year 1 Summer 2
Key Times
Homework |
Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings, practise their times tables, practise their joined-up handwriting and read to an adult for 10 minutes each night. |
PE |
In year 1, the PE day is a Monday and Tuesday for Hippo class. Tuesday and Thursday for Rhino class. Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will then change in school. |
Trips |
We are planning a visit to Kew Gardens. |
Key Times |
For Year 1, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30. |
What are we learning?
English |
In English, we shall be writing to entertain through exploring various genres based on ‘Little Red & the very hungry lion’ by Alex T. Smith, ‘Mrs Armitage on wheels’ by Ruentin Blake, and Amelia Earhart/Maya. |
Maths |
In maths, we shall be learning about place value, money and time. |
Science |
In science, we will be learning about plants. |
Geography |
This half term, we will be learning about to view the earth. |
History |
This term we are continuing to learn about what makes a person significant, with a focus on Sophia Duleep Singh and Lilian Bader. |
RE |
In RE this term, we will be focusing on Sikhism. |
Computing |
In computing, the children will be exploring programming and how to set instructions. |
Art |
In art, we will be learning about weaving and be inspired by Anni Albers. |
Mandarin |
In Mandarin, we will be continuing to expand our vocabulary as well as recognise and draw Chinese characters. |
PSHE |
In PSHE we will are learning about at what keeps their bodies healthy. |
PE |
In PE, the children will be practising a range of skills including their throwing and catching skills. |
Music |
In music, we are learning to create, select and combine sounds. |