Hello and welcome to our Year 1 class page.
In Year 1, we foster a love of learning through engaging activities, hands-on exploration and a nurturing environment.
We will be building confidence in reading, writing and maths while developing creativity, curiosity and independence.
Following in the footsteps of St Francis, our class saint, our aim in Year 1 is to spread kindness, peace and love within our classroom and beyond.
Mrs Skelton
Year 1 Class Teacher
Mrs Brooker
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Olby
PPA Cover Teacher
Reading Books
Children will be required to bring their reading bag containing their reading books and yellow reading records to school with them every day. Reading with your child for 20 minutes each day is a wonderful way to build their confidence, fluency and love of books. This daily practice supports their learning and helps develop essential language skills. We ask that parents sign in their child’s reading journal each time they read, as this allows us to track progress and celebrate achievements together.
PE
On Mondays we have PE.
Ensure that your child comes to school wearing their PE kit. This consists of a plain or school logo white t-shirt, black jumper/hoodie, black joggers/leggings and trainers. Earrings should not be worn on PE days.
School Trips and In-School Experiences
We believe that out-of-school experiences and fun, learning experiences in school are just as important as the teaching of the National Curriculum, as they help children create lasting memories and explore new opportunities.
This year, Mrs Skelton has an exciting range of trips and events planned:
Autumn Term
- 'Hello Hockney' workshop at Cartwright Hall
- In school art gallery events for parents as part of our Skills Builder project
Spring Term
- 'Toys Through Time' workshop at Abbey House Museum
Summer Term
- Visit to Blackpool Sealife
- KS1 Visit to Shipley Glen
Children should read at home for at least 20 minutes daily.
A homework sheet, including weekly spellings, will be sent home every Tuesday and should be completed and returned to Mrs Skelton. A spelling test will take place every Tuesday.
Supporting your child with maths is a great way to build their confidence and fluency. At this stage, they are still developing their understanding, so encouraging them to use practical resources like counters, number lines, or even their fingers can be really helpful. Focus on praising their effort, talking through problems together and making maths fun—this will help them develop a positive attitude towards learning!
Use the following links to support your child with further Maths and Phonics.
Hit the Button - Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds
If you have any questions regarding homework, please speak to Mrs Skelton.
