St Thomas' Church Of England Primary School

YEAR 1

Teacher:

Mrs Eaves Monday-Thursday

Mrs Fishwick & Mrs Riley - Friday

Mrs Kelly Monday and Wednesday pm

Teaching Assistants:

Miss Carey (mornings) & Miss Cunningham (afternoons)

Our Gospel Value is: Friendship

Pupil Leaders:

Our School Councillors: John and Esmae

Our Eco Councillors: Alma and Marla

Our SHINE Councillors: Riley and Corran

Our link Governor is: Mrs Carol Stones

Helpful Information:

Reading books will be changed on Friday
Reading records are needed in school every day
Library book changing day is Friday
PE days are Monday and Friday - come in PE kits ready for these.
- Please note that jewellery and accessories (e.g. watches, hair bows) must not be worn on a PE day due to safety reasons.
- Please wear shorts under tracksuit bottoms for indoor PE.
Healthy snacks - if your child does not have morning toast, they may bring in a healthy snack.
Water bottles - children will need a water bottle in school each day. This must contain water - no juice or flavoured water. Please return these daily after washing
Spelling test every Friday.
Homework will be sent home every Friday to be completed and returned by the following Thursday.
Log-ons for Numbots are on the front of your child's reading record.

Looking ahead to the Summer Term:

Monday 13th April School Re-opens 8.50am
Monday 4th May Bank Holiday
Friday 15th May School closes for May Half Term

Monday 1st June INSET Day
Tuesday 2nd June School Re-opens 8.50am
Friday 5th June Class Photos – Whole School 9.00am – 12.00pm

Monday 8th June Y1 Phonics Screener
Monday 15th June Father’s Day Stall Opens in School
Wednesday 17th June Y1 – Tea Dance Performance in Fleetwood, Marine Hall 2.30-4.30pm
Tuesday 23rd June Y1 History Workshop morning with Mr Warrell Dress like a Victorian Year 1!
Friday 26th June Summer Fair 3.30-5.00pm
Monday 6th July Music Morning 9.00am -10.30am
Thursday 9th July Moving Up Sessions for all pupils All day
Tuesday 14th July Reports out to Parents & Carers
Wednesday 15th July Parents meeting after reports – if required 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Monday 20th July Awards Service in Church 9.45-11.15am
Tuesday 21st July Y6 Leavers Service 9.00am-9.45am
Tuesday 21st July School Closes for Summer Holidays

Welcome to Our Summer Term in Year One!
Welcome back, Year 1!

We hope you all had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for an exciting Summer Term ahead. We have so many fantastic topics to explore together, and we can’t wait to get started!

This term, we will be stepping back in time to learn all about the Victorians. We’ll discover what life was like for children in the past, explore homes, schools, and even some of the inventions from that era. It’s going to be a fascinating journey!

In Science, we will be learning about plants and animals. We’ll be observing how plants grow, identifying different types of animals, and finding out more about the world around us. Keep an eye out for some hands-on activities and outdoor learning too!

In Maths, we will be building our confidence with multiplication and division, as well as exploring fractions. We’ll be using practical resources and fun activities to help us understand these new concepts and become super mathematicians!

In RE, we will be learning about baptism. We’ll talk about why it is special, what happens during a baptism, and why it is important to Christians.

In June, the children will take part in the Phonics Screening Check. This is a short, fun activity where children read words to show how well they can use their phonics skills. We will continue to practise every day in class through games, reading, and activities, so the children feel happy and confident. There is no need to worry—just keep enjoying reading together at home!

As always, we are looking forward to celebrating all the wonderful achievements in our Achievers Assembly—keep working hard for those Star and Shine Awards!

It’s going to be a busy, fun-filled term with lots of learning, laughter, and success. Let’s make it a great one, Year 1!

Useful learning information for Year 1

Year 1 Reading Spine

Y1 Common Exception Words

Y1 Yearly Overview

British Values

Our learning - Summer Term

Year 1 Learning Letter Summer Term

Year 1 Spellings Summer Term 1 Group 1

Year 1 Spellings Summer Term 1 Group 2

Knowledge Organiser - Science Plant Parts

Knowledge Organiser - Science Animal Parts