Year 1 Classes
In Year 1 we have three classes; Koalas, Elephants and Hedgehogs.
Koalas Class is taught by Mrs Cichowska, assisted by Mrs Buchan
Hedgehogs Class is taught by Misss Bryett, assisted by Mrs Pilgrim and Mrs Roche
Elephant Class is taught by Mrs Chapman assisted by Mrs Carter
Topics for Year 1
Autumn 1 – My world Autumn 2 – The Great Fire of London
Spring 1 – Polar Adventurers Spring 2 - Superheroes
Summer 1 – Africa Summer 2 – Seaside holidays
Autumn Term
In Maths we are going to be:
Count to twenty, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, from any given number. Count, read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words.
Identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations.
Use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least.
Count in multiples of twos and fives.
Represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20.
Add and subtract one digit and two digit numbers to 20, including zero.
Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (-) and equals (=) signs.
Solve one step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems.
Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes, including rectangles, squares, circles and triangles, cuboids, pyramids, cubes, cones and spheres.
In English we will be:
Be able to write a simple sentence/ phrase with spaces.
To start a sentence with a capital letter and finish with a full stop.
To write the personal pronoun ‘I’ with a capital letter.
To write simple sentences and join some with and, but.
Remember to use capital letters and full stops properly in my sentences and sometimes use question marks and exclamation marks.
Use my phonic knowledge to sound out (blend) simple regular words and make phonetically plausible attempts at more complex words.
Respond speedily with the correct sound to graphemes for all 40+ phonemes, including, where applicable, alternative sounds for graphemes.
In Science we will be:
Identify and name a variety of common animals including, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets)
Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Sorting, categorising and comparing living things based on their features
Record findings in simple tables and talk about what has happened.
Science Week
Year 1 started off the week entering the Science Dome which was set up in the hall. The Science Dome is designed to explore science, geology and geography in an interactive way. All the children enjoyed learning about the planets, stars and famous astronaunt.
Throughout the week the children had space station role plays in their classrooms and made star shaped biscuits and peppermint creams. In their literacy lessons they wrote letters to NASA, explaining why they would make a brilliant astronaut. They also made 3d rockets to take them on their new, exciting adventure to outer space!
Computing
We have all enjoyed using the new chrome books in class. We have been using a website called teach your monster to read to help us with our phonics.
PE
In PE we have been creating our own dances. We created a firework dance to "Firework" by Katie Perry.
Sports Day
They all enjoyed taking part in a variety of races including an obstacle race, sprinting, a sack race and an egg and spoon race. The final race was the highly competitive class relay - which was won by Hedgehogs Class!
Sayers Croft
Year 1 were very excited as they were going on their school trip to Sayers Croft in Cranleigh. We all had a wonderful time pond dipping, going on a minibeat hunt and taking part in an orienteering session around the centre. The sun shone all day and all the children were beautifully behaved. We want to thank the parent volunteers, and the staff at Sayer’s Croft for the wonderful day!
African Art Topic
Arctic Pictures
Koala class imagined that we were explorers that had an expedition to the Arctic. We packed our bags, travelled on a ship and got stuck in the ice! The children had to help each other across the thin, dangerous ice and set up camp. They fished for food, and searched for polar bears!
Great Fire of London Burning
Children designed and created Tudor houses using cereal boxes and paper. After learning about the Great Fire of London we recreated the street where the fire began, and watched the fire spread through the houses. We discussed why the fire spread so quickly and what people would have to do to escape!