Welcome To Year One's Class Page

The latest news, home learning, learning and events will be posted on this page.

17th October 2025

This week in Year 1, we have been busy exploring lots of exciting topics across all our subjects!

In Maths, we focused on part-part-whole models. These help us understand how numbers can be split into different parts, which makes adding and subtracting easier. We enjoyed using colourful counters and drawings to help us see the numbers in different ways.

In English, we continued to build our writing skills by adding adjectives to sentences. This helps our writing become more interesting and detailed. We practiced describing objects and ideas around us, making our sentences come to life with exciting words!

In Science, we learned about absorbent and waterproof materials. We even carried out an experiment to find out which material would be best for an umbrella. It was exciting to test different materials and see which ones kept us dry the longest!

In History, we discovered what time capsules are and why people create them. We talked about what we might include in a time capsule to show future generations what our lives are like today.

In PSHE, we explored how to fix mistakes by apologising and making things right. We learned that saying sorry and taking action to repair our mistakes helps us be kind and responsible friends.

Notices:

Please bring in your changemakers evidence next week for us to see so the children can earn their first sticker in their booklet. 

Home learning:

Please keep reading 5 times a week with your children.

Please keep practicing spellings and handwriting with your children.

Thank you for your continued support

The Year 1 team

10th October 2025

This week in maths, we’ve been exploring number lines and noticing the similarities between them and number tracks. It’s been exciting to see how numbers can be represented in different ways and how these tools help us understand counting and sequencing better.

In English, we have been diving into the book Here Comes Mr Postmouse. We focused on describing different characters, looking closely at their personalities, actions, and how they make the story interesting. It’s been fun sharing our ideas and learning new words to describe what we see!

We also had a special visit from the Watford Schools Trust, who came to talk to us about harvest. We reflected on all the things we are thankful for, and it was lovely to hear everyone’s ideas about what makes them feel grateful.

In science, we carried out an exciting experiment to find out which objects sink and which float. Before testing, we made our predictions and then checked to see if we were right. It was fascinating to see how our ideas compared to what actually happened!

Notices:

Please keep reading 5 times a week with your children

Please keep practicing spellings and handwriting with your children

Changemaker Project

please look at the changemaker booklet as next week is the final week to complete an activity for this half term's value of Friendship. We will then be awarding stickers in the last week before half term. 

3rd October 2025

This week we have been learning about greater than, less than, and equal to. The children have enjoyed comparing numbers using the <, > and = symbols, and they’re becoming confident at explaining their thinking. You might like to try asking them at home to compare numbers you spot around the house, like house numbers or page numbers in a book.

In English, we have been exploring the story Here Comes Mr Postmouse. The children loved following the characters on their adventures and we’ve been doing lots of activities linked to the book, from sequencing events to imagining our own parcels and letters.

Our science lesson focused on man-made and natural objects. The children explored what different items are made from and sorted them into categories. This led to some brilliant discussions about how materials are used in everyday life.

In PE, we are learning about motifs. The children had fun creating their own simple movement patterns and then sharing them with the class.

Thank you to everyone who sent in photos! We used these to make a timeline showing how we have grown and changed over the years. The children really enjoyed spotting differences and similarities as we thought about our own personal histories.

Home learning

Please keep reading 5 times a week with you children.

Keep going with spellings and handwriting, We can definitely see a difference in their writing.

19th September 2025

Notices:

Please ensure reading books are in school every day, especially on your child’s reading day.

Spelling books should be brought in every Wednesday. We will return them on Thursday with new spellings and handwriting.

We kindly ask that friendship bracelets and similar items are left at home, as they are starting to become a distraction in class.

This week in Year 1 we have been busy exploring and learning in lots of exciting ways. In our topic work we looked closely at different objects and thought about why they are made from certain materials. The children enjoyed investigating which materials are strong, bendy, or waterproof, and deciding why these qualities make them useful for building.

In art, we continued to explore spirals and had fun creating our own using a range of different media. The children really enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and seeing how each material changed the look of their spiral designs.

In English, we have been working on adding more description to our sentences. The children have impressed us with the wonderful words they are using, and we have now started to plan and write our own stories. There have been some fantastic, imaginative ideas taking shape!

In maths, we have been practising finding one more and one less than a number. The children are becoming much more confident with this and are starting to see the patterns and connections between numbers.

12th of September 2025

This week has been full of exciting learning across all our subjects. In English, we have been enjoying the story The Smartest Giant in Town, which has helped us to develop our description skills by thinking carefully about how to describe characters and events. In Maths, we have been sorting shapes and practising how to count a smaller amount from a larger group.

In Science, we started our new topic on materials. We explored the classroom and had fun identifying different objects and what they are made from. History has taken us back in time as we learned about timelines and how they help us to see what has happened in the right order through history.

In RE, we discovered what a parable is and read the story of The Prodigal Son, thinking about its meaning and what it teaches us. In PSHE, we spent time discussing our school rules and thought carefully about how these rules help to keep us safe every day.

Notices

Please send reading books in everyday so that we can use any extra time during the day to read together, giving them a little extra boost in their reading skills.

Mondays will be our library day so any books lying around at home can come back on Monday would be great.

I have attached a table to help you know what Year 1 will need each day of the week.

Going home this week are the children’s spelling books. Please support your child to learn their words at home. We will test them on these spellings every Wednesday. There is also a handwriting sheet to support the children's writing please ensure the children are forming the letters correctly.

For our History lesson next week, we will be looking at our own personal history. To help with this, please could you send in photographs of your child as a baby, as a toddler, and a recent picture of them now. These will be used to support their learning in class.

Thank you for your continued support!

The year 1 team!

Welcome Back to School!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you all had a wonderful summer and are settling back into the school routine. The children have had a fantastic start to the term and are settling in really well. It has been lovely to see them reconnecting with friends and getting back into the rhythm of school routine.

For anyone interested, I’ve attached a copy of the children’s animal groups – feel free to take a look!

To make life a little easier for parents, I will be sharing a rough timetable soon. This will help you know what’s needed each day and ensure your child comes prepared for their lessons and activities.

Reading books will be sent home next week. Please send these in everyday so that we can use any extra time during the day to read together, giving them a little extra boost in their reading skills.

Spellings will also begin next week, so children can start practicing at home and consolidating what they learn in class.

Thank you for your continued support. It’s already shaping up to be a fantastic term, and we’re excited to see the progress this year.

Thank you,

Year 1 team.