Year 1
Welcome
Your Year 1 teachers are Miss Dewhist and Mrs Milligan, and they are excited to guide the children through a fun and focused year of learning. The curriculum becomes more structured in Year 1, following the National Curriculum. Children will explore subjects such as English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, PE, and Computing, building on the foundations from Reception.
An important part of Year 1 is the Phonics Screening Check, which takes place in the summer term. To support your child’s reading progress, daily reading at home is really important. Just a few minutes each evening can make a big difference. We’re looking forward to a great year of learning and growth!
Our Class Saint: St. Martin de Porres
Our Class Saint is St. Martin de Porres. He cared for the poor and the sick and is the patron saint of social justice and racial harmony. His feast day is 3rd November, and his life teaches us the Catholic Social Teaching of ‘Option for the Poor and Vulnerable’ through his love and service to those in need.
What will my child be learning in Year 1?
Find out what we are learning in our topics throughout the year:
PE Days
PE days in Year 1 are on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure your child is in the correct uniform on these days.
Supporting my child at home
Helping your child at home makes a big difference in their progress and confidence. Reading together every night is one of the most important things you can do—just a few minutes can really support their fluency and understanding. You can also help by practising number bonds (like pairs of numbers that make 10 or 20) to build quick mental maths skills. Finally, regular phonics practice—sounding out words and spotting tricky sounds—will help your child become a more confident and independent reader. Little and often is best!