Year 1

Happy new year! I'm really looking forward to all the fantastic planned in Year One this year.

This page will be used to keep you updated about what is happening in the wonderful world of Year One. Here are some notices for parents.
  •  Gym will take place on Wednesday. Outdoor games takes places on Friday. Children to come in their PE kit and sensible shoes. Children should wear their PE kit with a school jumper (please no hoodies).
  • Reading books will be changed every Monday. Please ensure your child has their book and their reading record.
  • Homework will be given out every Friday in the orange homework books and is to be returned on Wednesdays

For any queries, speak to me at school or email: 
ClassOne@st-james-rusholme.manchester.sch.uk
The document below is taken from 'The Reading Framework'. It is so important to read every single night. There are lots of prizes available to children who read at home.
How to read with your child
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Meet Your teachers

Miss Gilday
Year 1 Teacher
Mrs Blake
Year 1 TA
Miss Hartley
Year 1 TA
In Year One we do lots of fun and exciting learning.  Our topic this half term is 'A Trip to Kenya'. Here is what we will be looking at in Spring 1. 

Geography: Kenya
Science: Animals
Music: In The Groove
DT: Bridges for the Billy Goats
Computing: Coding
RE: Jesus Was Special
PSHE: Relationships & Sex Education

Below is our curriculum map for Spring 1.
Year 1 Spring 1
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In Literacy we will be reading the book 'The Three Little Pigs' and 'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs'.
  • Sequencing
  • Story writing
  • Fact files
  • Reading our work aloud

In Maths we will be focusing on:
  • Place value within 20
  • Addition & subtraction within 20
  • Fractions
Google Classroom

Google Classroom will continued to be our platform for online learning. Work will be set for children online who are isolating.
For helpful videos on how to use Google Classroom, click here.
Useful sites

These websites will compliment children's learning and can be accessed at home.

Literacy:
​Phonics Play
​Spelling Frame

Maths:
Mathletics
Topmarks