Welcome to Squirrel Class!

We want to start off by saying a huge WELCOME to Year 1! 

In Year 1, the children will begin to make the transition from play-based learning, towards a more structured learning style with a new curriculum which includes subjects such as English, maths, science, history and art. As the children build on their their existing skill set, they will also aquire and develop a range of other skills through exciting learning opportunities and independent challenges. Whilst the children begin to take on more responsibility and ownership of their own learning, we still incorporate aspects of play and continuous provision within our lessons. This is because we recognise and appreciate that the children still require the freedom of child-led learning opportunities and play for their personal development, cognition and understanding, as well as continuing to develop their social skills and important life skills too. 

We cannot wait to see all the amazing progress your children will make this year, and look forward to all the fun, happiness and learning that this year is going to bring! 

Meet the Team

Hello, I'm Mrs Chilvers. I like reading, crochet and Star Wars! My favourite book is "The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark". I love teaching history and science. 

This is Miss Arrowsmith.   

This is Miss Louise. 

Creative Curriculum

Autumn Term

Down in the Deep Dark Wood

This term, we will be exploring a range of different texts and traditional tales that are based around exploring the woods. Pupils will look at our local area Reddish, where we will make maps and plot routes using keys and symbols. We will participate in some Forest School sessions and enjoy exploring and learning in our fantastic outdoor spaces. We will also look at how the area has changed over time and identify significant individuals, places and historical events within the local area.

Spring Term

Amazing Adventurers 

In the Spring Term, the children will develop their awareness of past through comparing significant explorers such as Neil Armstrong and Amelia Earhart! We will look at various events that are beyond living memory, such as man landing on the moon and how aviation and space travel has developed over time. 

Summer Term

A Taste of India

In the Summer Term, the children will begin to make comparisons between a non-European country (India) and the UK. Our children will also focus on human and physical geography, locational knowledge of the country of India and it's history, landmarks and culture. We will them compare the similiarities and differences between India and own local area through the physical and human features.

Important information for parents 

The children will have PE twice a week, once with the class teacher and once with the PE coaches. The children will have PE on Tuesdays and Fridays. The children should come to school already in their PE kits, which they will stay in all day. PE kits must be a white t-shirt, black shorts/joggers/leggings and trainers/pumps. 

Newsletter and Programme of Study

Please click the link below to view the Autumn newsletter.

Squirrels Newsletter Autumn 2024.pdf

Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser

Please click the link below to view the Autumn Term knowledge organiser.

Year 1 Statutory Spellings

Below is a list of spellings children in Year 1 should know how to read and write by the end of the year. Please practice these with your child where possible. 

Useful Websites

BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

Topmarks Maths Games: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?AgeGroup=2

Phonics Play: https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

Phonics Bloom: https://www.phonicsbloom.com/

Purple Mash: https://www.purplemash.com/login/

Numbots: https://numbots.com 

Rewards

In Year 1, we have a recognition board with all of the children's photos. Each child must work hard to achieve our weekly class target, in order to work towards our whole class treat. In Year 1, we always give lots of stickers out for great work and super behaviour. We also send home "Proud Post" when we spot children doing something amazing and reward children weekly with certificates in assembly and a chance to have hot chocolate with the Headteacher. 

Contact / Class Dojo

At Abingdon, we use Class Dojo which is embedded within every year group. We use Class Dojo to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom and around school. It is also an effective way for parents and teachers to communicate, via the app.

email: elizabeth.chilvers@abingdon.stockport.sch.uk