Year 1/2
Mrs Davies Team LeaderMrs Willis Teacher
Mrs Barnes Teacher
Mrs Andrews Teaching Assistant
Mrs Elstone Teaching Assistant
Mrs Fellows Teaching Assistant
Mrs Spencer PP Champion/Teaching assistant
Welcome to Year 1/2
We are really looking forward to getting to know you all and work with you and your families.
In Year 1/2, we have three classes:
Mrs Davies' Class
Mrs Barnes' Class
Mrs Willis' Class
During your time in Year 1/2, you will learn an exciting range of topics including:
- Let's Go on Safari (Geography)
- Castles (History)
- Exciting Experiments (Science)
- Aboriginal Art (Art)
- Teddy Bear's Picnic (Design and Technology)
We look forward to sharing our work with you through photographs on the website and on Dojo.
Just a few reminders:
- Snack is provided free each day, but you may send in a fruit based snack.
- Lunches are provided for all Year 1/2 children (there is no need to bring a packed lunch)
- Children are to be dropped off at 8.40am at the Windsor Close Gate and the gates will be closed promptly at 8.50am
-Children need to bring their water bottle daily
PE
- PE Day is a THURSDAY
Your child can come to school in their PE kit on PE days.
- White plain t-shirt
- Green/black shorts or joggers/tracksuit bottoms
- Green/black sweatshirt/hoodie/tracksuit top
- Trainers
- Earrings need to be taken out on PE days
- No coloured tops/tracksuits/football tops allowed
Forest Schools
- Children will have a Forest School Session on a FRIDAY. Your child's class teacher will inform you via Dojo when it is their turn for Forest School.
Home Reading:
- The minimum expectation is that your child reads at home 3 times a week (ideally 5).
- You can record your child's Home Reading on the Learning with Parents App. You can record their reading of the Fantastic 50 Books, the Collins ebooks or any books they are reading from home.
Newsletter
SUMMER TERM 1 LEARNING
Learning in Key Stage 1(Year 1/2)
Phonics in KS1 (Year1/2)
Phonics is taught in mixed ability classes following the Little Wandle programme of teaching. There are five lessons per week and levelled phonics reading books will be sent home using Big Cat Collins ebooks.
At the end of Year 1, children will be assessed on their phonics knowledge, through the ‘phonics screening check’. If any Year 2's who did not pass the check when they were in Year 1, they will get the opportunity to retake the test the following June. Please see the below link for some more guidance in regard to the phonics screening check.
If you have any questions about this please come in and talk to us, more information will be sent out as we approach the phonics check.
Class Dojo Points Prizes
Spring 1 2024 Topic Overview
Key Stage 1- 2 Year Cycle
KEY STAGE 1 NEW 2 YEAR CYCLE B
Y1/2 Key Information
WELCOME DOCUMENT KS1 PAGE 1 - 2023
WELCOME DOCUMENT KS1 PAGE 2 -2023
WELCOME TO KS1 MEETING - SEPT 2023
HOME LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Year 1 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 1 Home Learning Pack Practical Ideas
Year 2 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 2 Home Learning Pack Practical Ideas
Useful websites for home learning
Safeguarding
Helping your child at home
Guidance for Phonics Screening Check
Calendar of events in Year 1/2
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9 Jun 2025
to13 Jun 2025
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13 Jun 202510:45 to 11:45Sports day Year 1/2 (KS1)
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