Reading for Pleasure in Year 1

Year 1 2024 - 2025

In Year 1 we have three classes:

Class 1B - Mr Baker

Class 1GC - Mrs Coates and Mrs Goodwin

Class 1H- Mr Hadfield

These classes are supported by Mrs Bishop, Miss Murray and Miss Davies.

Year 1 is an exciting year, full of learning and fun. We can't wait to embark with the children along their first steps on the National Curriculum while continuing to explore and discover the world around us. Throughout the year we will enjoy walks around our local area and enjoy a train journey and we will also take part in various whole school activities.

Uniform

We believe a smart appearance fosters a sense of pride in our children here at Underwood West. We ask that children wear uniform that consists of grey/black trousers, a white/grey polo shirt, a purple school jumper and black shoes. If you require any support with this, please do ask your child's class teacher.

PE

This term, each class will have one session of PE per week. Please ensure PE kit is brought into school on this day.

Please also ensure that any jewellery such as ear-rings are removed on PE days as children cannot take part in sessions if they have these items on.hm in due to health and safety reasons.

1B and 1GC - Monday

1H - Friday

Water Bottles and Snacks

We encourage children to bring a water bottle to school each day in order to help them stay hydrated and focused.

We promote healty eating in school and would like you to help us with this by providing your child with a healthy snack for playtime. Flapjacks, fruit bars and pieces of fruit are perfect! - We also provide the children with a selection of fruit each day.

Reading

As a school, we love to read. We ask that you try and read with your child at least 3 times a week. Class teachers regularly check reading diaries and children that read 10, 20, 50 and 100 times will recieve a special prize and certificate from Mrs Jones.

Each week, your child will be sent home with a Monster Phonics book. We politely ask that you read these books with your child are they are returned at the beginning of the following week.

Your child will also bring home a book chosen from our school library. Please ensure that these are also returned the following week.

NumBots

Your child should've recieved a login for NumBots, a maths game used in school. We ask if your child could spend a couple of minutes in the evening working through this game. It's a really fun way to develop maths skills and certificates are awarded for engagement with this. If you require another login, please ask the class teacher.

We look forward to a fun filled year, full of lots of exciting and memorable learning opportunities. We also look forward to working in partnerhip you, parents and guardians to make this a great year for your child. Any communications will come through school spider and if you have any questions, please get in touch with your child's class teacher.