Year 1
Welcome to the
Butterflies and Ladybirds
Year 1 Teachers - Mrs Harrington, Mrs Martin, Mrs Hales
Support Staff - Miss Wood
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We have had a very busy term in year 1. Children have worked really hard on their reading skills in preparation for the phonics screening test. Children sat this in June and we were very impressed with how well they all did. Thank you to the parents who have encouraged their children to complete the online reading videos, this makes a massive difference.
Our visit to Longton Park with the Year 1 children was wonderful! They had so much fun playing on the swings and slides. We fed the ducks at the pond, which the kids loved. The best part was the scavenger hunt. The children were excited to find different items and had a great time. We looked at trees to see if they were evergreen or deciduous. Members of the public were very impressed with their excellent behaviour walking around the park. What a super day!
We had lots of fun at sports day. Children enjoyed their carousel of activities and showed great resilience in competing in the races. Children showed great sportsmanship in cheering for their friends. Thank you to all the adults who came to cheer their child on.
This term we have celebrated 100 years of Stoke on Trent. The children focused on the town of Longton and it’s history. We then looked at the potter Emma Bridgewater. Children enjoyed learning about her life exploring her designs, this then inspired us when we created our clay pot banks.
As part of our ‘History of transport’ topic, we visited the Potteries Museum. The children had a fantastic time seeing the Spitfire Plane and the other exhibits. They particularly enjoyed seeing the animals and the old jewellery.
In Forest Schools the children really ‘wowed’ Mrs Martin with their amazing Hapazome skills, the art work that they produced was fantastic! They have also been helping to care for our environment by doing lots of litter picking too, Well Done Year 1!
Year 1 End of Year Expectations
This leaflet shows the overview of what your child is expected to learn by the end of their current year group. These are the minimum requirements to ensure continued progress through the following years.
Year 1 Curriculum Overview 2024-25
How to read with your child part 1:
How to read with your child part 2: