Welcome to Class 3

Year 1

Class Teacher

Miss Morris

Class Teaching Assistants

Mrs Perry (Mon-Weds AM), Miss Berry (Wed pm, Thursday and Friday all day)

Autumn Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

Here’s a look at what your child will be learning this half term:

- English
We'll be exploring the story of The Storm Whale in Winter by Benji Davies and writing a setting description. 

- Maths
This half term, we will be looking at 2d and 3d shapes, Time and Money. 

-Science
In Science we’ll be learning about Everyday Materials, particularly focusing on their properties.

- DT
We'll be learning about Mechanisms and making a moving book. 

- PE (Physical Education)
This half term, we'll be focusing on Gymnastics and Ball Skills. 

- RE (Religious Education)
Our topic is Christianity (God) and discussing why Christians think Jesus is 'The Light of the World'.

- PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education)
Our theme this half term is Valuing Differences. 

- Music
In Music, we’ll be singing and performing Christmas songs. 

-Geography

 We'll be finding out about the weather and seasons and thinking about why weather is different across the year.

-Computing

This term, we are focusing on the topic 'Technology around us'. 

We can't wait to explore these topics together and see the children's enthusiasm for learning shine through. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

If you have any questions about our curriculum this half term, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Timetable

 

PE

Our PE day is Thursday

Please arrive at school in your PE kit:

• Plain, dark tracksuit bottoms/leggings;
• Plain white t-shirt;
• Blue school jumper/cardigan/hoodie (no other hoodies);
• Trainers;
• No earrings.

Home Learning

	Reading	Online Learning Children should access each online learning platform 3 times a week.	Home Learning Grid These are suggested home learning tasks that promote curiosity in the subjects the children are currently learning.
EYFS	Daily reading for 5 minutes.	Topmarks (EYFS games) Phonics Play (Phases 2 & 3) Numbots	Home Learning Grid Class 1 Class 2
KS1	Daily reading.	Year 1 Numbots Year 2 Numbots TT Rockstars  Spelling Shed
LKS2	Daily reading.	TT Rockstars  Spelling Shed	Home Learning Grid Class 6 Class 7 Class 8
UKS2	Daily reading.	TT Rockstars  Spelling Shed Y6 SATs companion	Home Learning Grid Class 9 Class 10 Class 11

The children’s passwords will be added to the front of reading records. 

Book changing day is Monday, please ensure children bring their books into school every day apart from Forest School days. 

Class dojo is used for parental communication, reminders and for photos of activities at school.

Home Learning Grid