Year 1 Ivy
Did you know...
Ivy is an evergreen plant so leaves can be seen at any time of the year. It flowers in September to November and its fruits ripen in November to January.
Ivy is particularly important to many insects before they go into hibernation. Some of the main insect species which forage on the nectar and pollen of ivy are bees, hoverflies and common wasps.
Many rare insects are attracted to ivy flowers, including the golden hoverfly.
Welcome to Year 1 Ivy
Welcome to Year 1!
We are so excited to have you here!
We have three school rules:
Be Ready
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Staff
Miss Donnelly - Class Teacher Ms Marshall - Class Teacher
(Mondays and Tuesdays) (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
Mrs Juett - HLTA
(Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Afternoons)
Important Information
The School Day
The class register will be taken at 8:45am and learning will begin immediately after this. It is vital that pupils are on time to school so that they do not miss any important learning.
Pupils should bring to school each day:
- Their reading books and reading record
- A water bottle with their name on
- Suitable clothing for the weather
- A packed lunch (if required)
Pupils are to be collected from school at 3:15pm
PE Days
In 1 Ivy, PE is taught on a Wednesday and Friday.
Please send your child to school wearing their PE kit.
For more information on uniform please click Uniform.
Please make sure your child's name in in their PE kits, school uniforms, coats, hats, scarves and gloves.
Reading Books
Your child will receive new reading books every Friday. They will receive three books - a 'Little Wandle' practise reading book, a shared reader and a library book. The second two books are for your child to read with pleasure alongside an adult, and the 'Little Wandle' book is closely linked to their phonics learning and reading ability. Your child should try to read this book as independently as possible.
Little Wandle books will be collected every Monday and the shared reader and library book will be collected every Friday.
Homework
At the start of each half term, you will receive an updated homework guide containing all instructions for homework. This will also be uploaded to Class Dojo on a Friday.
Please note that homework is optional.
Key Dates
Summer 2
Thursday 20th June
Year 1, 2 Sports Day
This will be from 1pm to 3pm
Monday 24th June
INSET DAY
School will be closed on this day. Children will return on Tuesday 25th June
Tuesday 2nd July
Transition Day
This will be for the whole school to meet their new teachers
Friday 5th July
Summer Fair
Running between 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday 19th July
Break up
Break up for the summer.
Children will return on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
This half term we will be learning...
English
This half term we will be reading the book "Omar The Bees and Me". "Omar the Bees and Me" by Helen Mortimer is a charming children's book about a boy named Omar who discovers a special bond with bees in his backyard. Through his interactions with the bees, Omar learns about their crucial role in the environment and develops empathy towards them. With the help of his bee friends, he gains a deeper appreciation for nature and the need to protect it. The book's engaging illustrations and themes of empathy and environmental stewardship entertain and educate young readers. Overall, "Omar the Bees and Me" is a heartwarming tale that inspires both children and adults to cherish and protect the natural world.
We will also be reading The Queen's Handbag by Steve Antony. What does the Queen do when a sneaky swan snatches her handbag? Gives chase, of course. By car, motorbike, plane and more! Hold on to your hats (and handbags) for a whirlwind trip around the British Isles.
Year 1 will then write their own versions of a chase story. We are looking forward to seeing where the children's imaginations take them!
Maths
Our maths curriculum follows the White Rose Maths scheme, which is designed to help children develop a deep understanding of key mathematical concepts.
This half term we will be spending some time looking at place value up to 100, recognising tens and ones and comparing two digit numbers using mathematical vocabulary 'greater than' and 'less than'. Following this we will be focusing the rest of the term on using money and telling the time.
Science
In our science learning this half term, we will be exploring animals including humans.
Children will think scientifically and begin to demonstrate their findings using tables and diagrams. Children will be able to name different animal classes and particular features of each animal. Through research and investigation children will be able to name common animals that are carnivores, omnivores and herbivores. Children will be encouraged to ask their own questions and find out answers based on research and observation.
Geography
In Geography Year 1 will be going on an expedition: exploring the UK and the surrounding seas. They will be able to name the countries which make up the UK and identify these on a map. Children will then name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas.
Art/DT
Linked to our science topic, in Art/DT children will be focusing on birds. Children will be taught to look carefully at photos and films of birds, take in the details and overall shapes, and then made drawings of the features they have noticed. Children will be challenged to experiment with a variety of drawing materials and test ways to make marks.
In some cross-curricular learning children will be creating their own animal puppets to represent some of the animals they have learned about in science.
RE
For our RE studies we follow the Kirklees Agreed Syllabus.
PSHE
In Year 1, we believe that it is important for children to develop a strong sense of self and an understanding of their place in the world. Our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) topic this half term explores 'Changing Me', understanding some of the ways that our bodies change as we change and grow older.
Music
As musicians, we follow the Charanga music scheme. This half term we are learning how to find the rhythm and identify the pitch whilst exploring lots of different songs. We will do lots of singing and playing along to the music.
We will also listen to our whole school 'Focused Artist' each week. Here we will experience a broad genre of music whilst deciding if we like or dislike what we have been listening to.
Author Focus
Helen Mortimer
Links to try at home
