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WELCOME TO YEAR 1

We are so excited to get started on our new learning!

Take a look at the documents below to see more information about what we will be learning about over this year.

Phonics and Reading

Phonics is one of our main prioirites in Year One. This is the basis for learn to read. High quality phonics lessons paired with Guided Reading in school and regualr Home Reading will ensure that children are confident, fluent readers. 

In Year 1 we ask you to complete a Phonics based homework activity each week, we also ask that you read with your child a minimum of 4 days each week.

For more information please visit the Parents page of the Little Wandle Website- https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/

Maths

In Year 1, children begin the Power Maths programme. This has a mastery approach and enables children to have an indepth maths knowledge across a range of different mathematical subjects. This Year starts with Number and Place Value. 

We will also send home a maths activity each week.

English

Our first book of the year is Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. During this unit, children will learn how to compose and write interesting sentences using their phonics skills and of course, their wonderful imaginations.

See below for the Year 1 overview from the Literacy Company.

School Expectations-

Our School Rules

*Be Respectful

*Be Ready

*Be Safe

Homework - Homework will go home on a Tuesday and is expected back the following Monday.

School Uniform - Children should wear their full school uniform daily unless stated otherwise.

• School Jumper or Cardigan
• White Shirt/ Polo Shirt
• Tie 
• Black/Grey School trousers, shorts or skirt
• Summer Dress
• Black Shoes- black trainers are accepted aslong as there is NO slogan, motif or white sole.

Please note children should not come into school wearing leggings.

 PE Kit - children are expected to come into school wearing their PE Kit every FRIDAY.

• Plain, light blue tshirt
• Plain, black shorts
• Trainers
• School sweatshirt/ cardigan