The Summer term begins and we have lots planned. Owls class continue to make us proud!
This half term our geography learning is focussing on a field trip to West Wittering beach where we will identify and describe its location. Also we will identify the human and physical features to describe what the beach is like. Then we will then compare West Wittering to other beaches around the world. Our key statement that we will be responding to at the end of the unit is ‘All beaches are the same.’ We will develop our fieldwork skills to observe it’s features and we will ask simple questions about beaches.
Have a look at our knowledge organiser and our curriculum overview for this half term.
Values: The value that we are concentrating on this half term is Independence. Who will be our champion? We need to continue to demonstrate our other values: Boundaries, Focus, Resilience, Respect and Self-regulation. We are celebrating our in-class achievements using Class Dojo. As a class, we need to work together to achieve our class stars. Remember to share with us any ‘Outside School Achievements’ as we love to hear about them and we will celebrate these in school!
A menu of homework choices (that are cross curricular) have been given out in pupils’ homework books- a minimum of 3 pieces need to be handed in at the end of this half term. Also, please try to ensure that an adult at home reads for a few minutes each day with your child as this will hugely improve the quality of their learning in all subject areas. Your child will bring home a sharing book and a Little Wandle book that is appropriately matched to your child’s reading ability.
PE: This half term, Year 1 have PE on Tuesday and Thursday. PE kits needs to be in school on these day but it is recommended that it stays in school all week. Correct kit consists of a white t-shirt, black or dark shorts / leggings / jogging bottoms and trainers or plimsolls. Longer hair needs to be tied up and earrings removed or covered.
Important dates:
- Tuesday 29th April – West Wittering beach trip
- Thursday 1st May – INSET day
- Tuesday 6th May – whole class photos
We look forward to continuing our Year 1 journey with you and your child.
Mrs Hawkins and Mrs Tabbner
