Week Beginning 30th September, 2019
Welcome, Year 1 children have settled in well and happily following our classroom and playground rules and routines. We would like to say a big thank you, for all the parents who attended ‘The Welcome Meeting on Tuesday 24th September.
Our learning this week…
English
We will complete writing the story of The Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Then we will begin the new text call ‘ Lila and the secret rain’. The children will be looking at the painting of ‘The Girl in the Rain’ to predict the story. On Wednesday, we will be making a vegetable salad. Children will be talking about salad vegetables and the resources needed to make a salad. Then they will be learning, how to write a list.
Maths
Children will continue their understanding of place value. They will continue to count up to 20 and beyond.
Children will also count objects and begin to understand 1 more than / 1 less than a given number
Your child will also be comparing numbers using mathematical vocabulary – more, greater than /fewer, less, lesser than as well as begin how to understand how to use the symbols > and < correctly.
Science
We continue our learning about the body focusing on the five senses,
Phonics
Please continue to practice sound recognition with your child. Encourage them to apply their phonic knowledge every time you read or write with them.
Handwriting
We will be learning to form the numbers correctly and begin to learn the cursive script starting with letter a.
PSHE
We will be learning about the 5 C’s – care, commitment, courtesy, co-operation and consideration and also begin to develop an understanding of being a Rights Respecting School.
Art
In Art, we are learning about Line and tone and children will look at their face using a mirror and explore how to draw a self-portrait.
PE:
This term we will be discussing about traveling. Children showcase different ways of traveling. Children will also develop core body strength by balancing.
ICT:
During ICT sessions, we will be learning to log on and use a program as well as understand the main rules of e-safety.
Home work:
Please make a small poster about our body and the five senses.
Please hand it in by Wednesday 2nd October, 2019
Please continue …
*Mathletics-your child’s user name and the password is attached in your child’s yellow Reading Record book.
*Reading daily to develop fluency and comprehension skills.
*Play phonic games on Phonics Play / Starfall Phonics
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/freeIndex.htm http://more.starfall.com/?t=253552593&y=1
Reading : https://www.starfall.com/h/im-reading/
Week beginning 30th October 2019
The children will be using their portal story toolkit in order to write their own portal story. After writing their stories the children will edit and up level their work.
Maths
We are starting the addition and subtraction block.
- to know number bonds within 20 & understand fact families
- number bonds to 20
- to be able to check calculations
- to compare number sentences
- Number bonds are also often referred to as ‘number pairs’. They are simply the pairs of numbers that make up a given number. Knowing number bonds with confidence allows children to develop strategies for solving more complicated mental problem.
Comparing number sentences
Ministrings will continue every Wednesday. This week we will play some instruments that belong in the string family.
Week Beginning 30th September
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will continue our work on addition and subtraction. We will learn to add and subtract 3-digit numbers and tens, and 3-digit numbers and hundreds. We will then learn to use formal written methods.
- In English we will plan and write our own version of Stone Age Boy.
- In science we will investigate magnets.
- In topic time we will learn about Stone Age cave paintings.
- In RE we will learn about Hindu holy books.
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”” border_width=”” border_color=”#7de360″ ]We have planned visits to Get Fired in Purley to allow the children to paint a cave painting design on a tile. Waterloo Class will visit on 10th October and Blackfriars on 11th October.[/dropshadowbox]
Week Beginning Monday 23rd September, 2019
We would like to say a big thank you, for supporting us to settle all your children in Year 1. They are happily ready to learn and follow new classroom rules and routines.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbcdf5″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#7f11d7″ ]Our Autumn half term topic is ‘Amazing Me’ and it is a science focus where children will be learning about their bodies, senses and how to stay healthy.[/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f1f56e” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d74311″ ]Dates for the Diary Tuesday 24th September,2019 – Welcome Meeting in the Dining Hall at 9:00am. This meeting will enable you to understand the routines, curriculum and expectations in Year 1. Tuesday 8th October, 2019 – Phonics and Reading Workshop in the Dining Hall at 9:00am[/dropshadowbox]
Our learning this week…
English
Our focus book is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We will be reading it and retelling the story in the correct sequence. Children will be engaged in role -play and retell story in the correct sequence.
Maths
Children will continue their understanding of place value. They will continue to count up to 20 and beyond.
Children will also count objects and begin to understand i more than / 1 less than a given number
Your child will also be comparing numbers using mathematical vocabulary – more, greater than /fewer, less, lesser than as well as begin how to understand how to use the symbols > and < correctly.
Science
We continue our learning about the body focusing on the five senses,
Phonics
Please continue to practise sound recognition with your child. Encourage them to apply their phonic knowledge every time you read or write with them.
Handwriting
We will be learning to form the numbers correctly and begin to learn the cursive script starting with letter c.
PSHE
We will be learning about the 5 C’s – care, commitment, courtesy, co-operation and consideration and also begin to develop an understanding of being a Rights Respecting School.
Art
In Art, we are learning about Line and tone and children will look at their face using a mirror and explore how to draw a self-portrait.
PE:
This term we will be discussing about traveling. Children showcase different ways of traveling. Children will also develop core body strength by balancing.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#a5fcf7″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#0c63e2″ ]PE Sessions : Lambeth Class : Monday and Wednesday.
Vauxhall Class : Tuesday and Friday[/dropshadowbox]
ICT:
During ICT sessions, we will be learning to log on and use a program as well as understand the main rules of e-safety.
Week beginning 23rd September 2019
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#efc3c1″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd”] Thank you so much for the fantastic recounts/diary entries of our trip to the National Maritime Museum. [/dropshadowbox]
Hurray, our Homework Diaries have arrived.
Please remember:
- Please record any reading the your child has done at home on the day. Each day that your child has read, he/she will receive a Class-Dojo point.
- Class-Dojo log-ins for parents as well as Mathletics log-ins will find their way into the homework diaries over the course of this week.
- In their homework diary, your child will have a green stamp at the end of each day to show they are following our school’s ‘Good to be Green’ behaviour policy. If they do not get a green stamp it is because they have not ended the day on a green card or have received a red card during the day. You will be notified by text if a red card consequence has occurred.
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This week we will be continuing with our work on Place-Value and the Character study of our Book-Character Bradley Chalkers.
Our learning objectives are:
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I can identify and use Roman Numerals up to 100 (L1) and 1000 (L2).
I can use negative numbers with and without crossing 0 (2 lessons).
I can secure my place-value knowledge (revision).
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I can innovate and explore (role-play) a fictive character.
I can plan a school report for an innovated character.
I can analyse a school report and extract/identify key vocabulary and phrases.
I can use formal language to write a school report on an innovated character.
I can give and use constructive feedback to improve my writing.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#eac3ea” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Art:[/dropshadowbox]
I can compare the style and technique of two famous artists (3-D).
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I can describe and explain the transition from the geocentric to the heliocentric view of the Solar System.
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I can give advice on how to stay safe online (personal information and passwords).
Week beginning 23rd September 2019
We will be thinking about the impact words have on our readers and we will be using thesauri to up level our words. We will use a portal toolkit to plan our own story, and then we will write our own exciting stories based on Leon & the Place Between. The themes of wonder and magic will continue in our own innovated stories. English- reading We have started our whole class read: Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl. We will also be learning some new reading skills as a whole class using ERIC. The children will build their repertoire of different reading skills through the year.Maths
We are continuing with the maths block: Number & Place Value.This week we are:
- counting in steps of 2 from any number, forward and backward
- counting in steps of 5 from any number, forward and backward
- counting in steps of 10 from any number, forward and backward
- counting in steps of 3 from any number, forward and backward
We will fill out 100 squares and look for patterns when counting in 2s, 5s and 10s
- recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 10 (number bonds)
Number bonds are also often referred to as ‘number pairs’. They are simply the pairs of numbers that make up a given number. Knowing number bonds with confidence allows children to develop strategies for solving more complicated mental problem.
History ScienceWeek beginning 23rd September 2019
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”20″ border_color=”#26f729″ ]Dear Parents, Carers.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during our two week staggered entry programme which has been a great success in ensuring a smooth transition for all the children.
The children will begin full time attendance in Reception from Monday 23rd September 2019 and we look forward to your continued support.
Please note that the school day starts at 8.50am and finishes at 3.30pm. School dinners will be provided daily for Reception classes from 11.45am.
Don’t forget to attend one of our parent introductory meetings on Thursday 26th September 2019 to find out more about what expect for your child’s year in Reception.
Kind regards,
Mrs Keer, Mrs Simion, Miss Thompson and Miss Evans [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”20″ border_color=”#498ef7″ ]Here’s how you could help us:
- If your child is absent or if you require leave for your child, please speak directly to the school office as they require this information for administrative purposes.
- Please label all your child’s belongings. These include uniform, PE kits. coats and bookbags
- Please send a named water bottle for your child with plain water only.
- Please check the weather daily and send a suitable coat for outdoor wear as the children spend a considerable amount of time in the outdoor learning environment.
- Grosvenor Class would be very grateful for a donation of a CD player for use in our classroom. If you have one to donate to the class, please come and see us.[/dropshadowbox]
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AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me
This week the children will settle into their first week of full time attendance and we will focus on:
• practising the rules and routines of our setting
• developing friendships between the children
• listening for and observing the children’s use of mathematical vocabulary related to number, shape, space and measure
GROSVENOR CLASS WILL HAVE PE EVERY FRIDAY
Please ensure their PE kitbag is in school with all required items :
- Black shorts/Black jogging bottoms
- Black plimsolls/black trainers
- Dark Blue School logo T shirt
HOMEWORK
The children will receive weekly homework which will be given out every Friday and is due back on or before the following Wednesday.
This week’s homework
Numbers in the environment
Can you look for numbers in your house or when you are outdoors over the weekend? Which numbers can you spot?
• Ask your adult to take a photo of you next to a number in your environment and stick it in your homework book. Eg. your door number.
(Note to parent: If you don’t have access to a printer you could help your child to draw a picture of themselves next to a number in the environment eg. a bus with a number on it)
OR
• You might find numbers on other things like a ticket or a shopping list that you could also stick in your book. (please don’t fill any more than 2 pages in your green homework book) [/dropshadowbox]
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AUTUMN TERM 1 IMPORTANT DATES
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Week beginning 23rd September 2019
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”20″ border_color=”#26f729″ ]Dear Parents, Carers.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during our two week staggered entry programme which has been a great success in ensuring a smooth transition for all the children.
The children will begin full time attendance in Reception from Monday 23rd September 2019 and we look forward to your continued support.
Please note that the school day starts at 8.50am and finishes at 3.30pm. School dinners will be provided daily for Reception classes from 11.45am.
Don’t forget to attend one of our parent introductory meetings on Thursday 26th September 2019 to find out more about what expect for your child’s year in Reception.
Kind regards,
Miss Pillay, Miss Crooks and Mrs Begum [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”20″ border_color=”#498ef7″ ]Here’s how you could help us:
- If your child is absent or if you require leave for your child, please speak directly to the school office as they require this information for administrative purposes.
- Please label all your child’s belongings. These include uniform, PE kits. coats and bookbags
- Please send a named water bottle for your child with plain water only. Please place bottles in boxes provided on the table outside the classroom and please remember to take them home at the end of each day
- Please check the weather and send a suitable coat for outdoor wear as the children spend a considerable amount of time in the outdoor learning environment. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”20″ border_color=”#f7497c” ]This week’s learning
AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me
This week the children will settle into their first week of full time attendance and we will focus on:
• practising the rules and routines of our setting
• developing friendships between the children
• listening for and observing the children’s use of mathematical vocabulary related to number, shape, space and measure
CHELSEA CLASS WILL HAVE PE EVERY TUESDAY
Please ensure their PE kitbag is in school with all required items :
- Black shorts/Black jogging bottoms
- Black plimsolls/black trainers
- Dark Blue School logo T shirt
HOMEWORK
The children will receive weekly homework which is usually given out every Friday and is due back on or before the following Wednesday. Chelsea Class will receive their homework books on Monday
This week’s homework
Numbers in the environment
Can you look for numbers in your house or when you are outdoors over the weekend? Which numbers can you spot?
• Ask your adult to take a photo of you next to a number in your environment and stick it in your homework book. Eg. your door number.
(Note to parent: If you don’t have access to a printer you could help your child to draw a picture of themselves next to a number in the environment eg. a bus with a number on it)
OR
• You might find numbers on other things like a ticket or a shopping list that you could also stick in your book. (please don’t fill any more than 2 pages in your green homework book) [/dropshadowbox]
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AUTUMN TERM 1 IMPORTANT DATES
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Week beginning 23rd September
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will begin a new unit on addition and subtraction. We will learn to add and subtract three digit numbers and ones, tens and hundreds.
- In English we will plan and write our own versions of Stone Age Boy.
- In science we will learn about friction.
- In history we will continue learning about early humans.
- In RE we will learn that Hindus believe in one God with many forms.
It is important that children read every day and that they bring their reading record and reading book to school on a daily basis.