1. Learn how to be a gingerbread house designer Learn through role play
Welcome to Year 1
Co-operation
Bring stories to life
Learn how to be a gingerbread house designer
Learn through role play

2. Meet the team
Mrs Loveridge - Year 1 Silver Mrs Dodds-Year 1 Gold Miss Finnegan– Year 1 Bronze Mrs Campbell – Year 1 Copper Mr Fitzpatrick – Year 1 Pearl
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3. Meet the team Mrs Tracy Mrs Male LSA- Mrs Campbell (Mrs C) Mrs Khalid
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Mrs Khalid
Mrs Obiora
Mrs Wasti

4. Routines Morning drop off Reading bags Parents’ Handbook P.E. Swimming
Attendance & Punctuality
Named items
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5. Timetables
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6. To Infinity and Beyond! Year 1 Topics Marvellous Me! My Wonderful
World
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To Infinity and Beyond!

7. Trip to the Zoo Trip to the beach Sports Day Visit to Little World
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Seasonal
Celebrations
Trip to the Zoo

8. Year 1 Area
Purpose: - Self and guided selection - Organisation - Linked to Year 1 topics. - Children will be directed to tasks which meet lesson objectives and enhance their learning.
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9. Reading
One of the most important skills we teach our children as it is crucial to accessing almost every area of the curriculum.
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Shared reading
Guided reading
Independent reading
Phonics & HFW
Library books
ICT
Broad range of genres
Reading schemes
Non scheme books

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Reading should be recorded in the diary and signed by a parent when you have listened to your child read.

11. Phonics & Spelling
Every class will deliver a differentiated daily phonics lesson.
Emphasis on practical activities.
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12. High Frequency Words
To improve reading fluency and spelling we teach how to read and spell High Frequency Words (HFW). These are linked to the Phonics Phases. Each child will progress at their own pace. Games and word lists will be sent home regularly.
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13. A book will be sent home weekly.
Helping at home
A book will be sent home weekly.
Inside will be ideas for how to continue your child’s English learning at home.

15. A synopsis of the work that we will be covering each half term
Curriculum Overview
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A synopsis of the work that we will be covering each half term

16. Conduct and Effort Awards Star of the week
Rewards
Conduct and Effort Awards Star of the week
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17. Year 1 Blog
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18. We greatly appreciate your cutting, sticking and artistic skills!
Parent helpers
We greatly appreciate your cutting, sticking and artistic skills!
If you have a spare hour or two please feel free to come and help out in Year 1!
Parent Helpers
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Reading induction

19. Finally... our aims are to ensure that every child achieves their full potential and has lots of fun in Year 1!
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Thank you for coming, we look forward to working with you and getting to know you!