Welcome to Year 1! Thank you so much for coming to our class meeting. Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.

Today, we’ll talk about: The adults in Year 1 Topics for the year Homework PE days Uniform reminder How to get in touch!

The adults in Year 1 Spruce Class Teacher: Mary Spruce class TA: Luca Pine Class Teacher: Sheilla Pine class TA: Julie Link teacher: Josh Your child will normally be taught by their class teacher. Children are grouped in phonics to ensure that the learning is at the right level for them.

Topics in Year 1 Autumn 1: Oliver Jeffers and local community study (geography). Autumn 2: Local community study (history) Spring 1: The Masai Spring 2: Toys through time Summer1: Oceans Summer 2: Plants

Homework in Year 1 Maths Literacy Creative half term homework Maths Number Superstars –the focus is on key number facts Literacy Daily reading – reading journals Weekly spellings Creative half term homework Linked to each half term’s topic Maths Literacy Creative half term homework

Important dates! PE - Monday The children need to bring in their PE kits every week. Maths Games – Fridays Parents Meetings – w/c Monday 10th October TRIPS! We don’t have any trips planned yet. However, we will send out trip letters in advance and parents are always welcome to accompany us on trips.

Uniform reminder! Our uniform is: a gold polo shirt a navy cardigan, jumper or fleece grey, navy or black trousers, skirt or a dress (not jeans) dark shoes In the Summer, your child can choose to wear a blue or yellow gingham dress. Sandals are discouraged as they do not offer enough protection when playing in the playground. Children must not wear jewellery at school due to Health and Safety.   The uniform can be bought online by going to the school website and clicking on the ‘Parents/Carers’ tab.

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How to get in touch with us The beginning and the end of the day tends to be very busy! Short messages are fine at these times but if you need to speak to us in detail, please make an appointment. To do this, phone Ermin in the office and give her some times that would work for you and we will get back to you. School telephone: 020 8806 5446   You will be able to meet with us at Parents’ Meetings during w/c Monday 10th October.