Welcome to Vauxhall Bridge Class.
Class teacher: Mr Shahzar
Teaching assistant: Mrs Hunjan
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.
Have a look at these fun websites to learn a few songs about your body.
English
Our focus book is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We will be reading it and retelling the story in the correct sequence.
Mathematics
We will begin our learning with numbers and place value. Children will sort objects according to different criteria, count objects, making patterns and ordering number from 1-10/20.
Science:
We will be learning, how to label diagrams of the human body and name and identify the senses – sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.
Art:
Self Portrait- We will be learning, how to use mirrors and explore how to draw a portrait.
PE:
This term we will be discussing about traveling. Children showcase different ways of traveling. Then we will introduce balancing using different body parts.
ICT:
During ICT sessions, we will be learning to log on and use a program.
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 and 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 for Respecting School.