Year 1
Ladybird Class
Our teacher is Ms Morrell
Robin Class
Our teacher is Miss Powell
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Our teaching assistants are Mrs Cann and Miss Shah (PM).
Here's what we'll be covering this term in Year 1:
English
| In English this term, the children will be learning a wishing story called The Magic Paintbrush and exploring non-fiction text on instructions writing. |
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Maths
In Maths this term, the children will be learning about number and place value within 100, addition and subtraction within 20 and multiplication and division.
Topics that we will be covering across the half-term
- History – History of Luton
- Computing – Animated stories
- Science – Seasonal changes
- DT – Moving pictures
- PSHE – Relationships
- RE - Society – ways of knowing
PE
We have PE every Thursday and Friday
In PE this term, the children will be learning about rounders and athletics.
It is essential that all the children have the correct PE kit in school for these lessons.
Your child’s PE kit can be in the form of plain black tracksuit bottoms or plain black shorts and a plain white or red t-shirt. No items of jewellery are to be worn on PE days. In order for us to be able to return any items of clothing that might get lost/mislaid, please name your child’s clothing clearly.
Homework
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Monday – weekly spellings to be practised and put into sentences using correct punctuation.
Friday – Task set linked to learning in class through Purple Mash (when applicable to the learning taking place in class and a message will be sent out informing about the task).
Numbots – weekly expectation that the children should be practising their numerical skills for at least 10–15 minutes a week.
Planned Trips
27th February 2026 - Whipsnade Zoo
Dates for your diary
4th March 2026 - World Book Day
11th March 2026 - Governors Day
18th March 2026 - Family Workers Coffee Morning
20th March 2026 - Share a book
27th March 2026 - Celebration Assembly
School closes on the 27th March for 2 weeks
Other
It is essential that all the children read at home at least 3x a week and this is then recorded onto the BOOM read app, as this helps the children to gain extra dojo points to help them gain merit certificates and allow them to develop their reading fluency.