Welcome to Year 1

Miss Hinchcliffe is our teacher in Cherry class

Miss Kelly is our teacher in Elm class

Mrs Kelly and Miss Buccieri work with us in Year 1

 

In Year 1 at Pinehurst we Experience, Excel and Enjoy.

 

Life in Year 1

The children in Year 1 are looking forward to a great year of learning. 

We have a focused session on Reading, Writing, Maths and Phonics each day. We also enjoy lots of opportunities to learn about Science, Computing, Spanish, History, Geography, RE, Art, DT and Music. 

Our PE days are:

Cherry: Tuesday and Friday.

Elm: Monday and Thursday. 

Your child will need a yellow Pinehurst t-shirt, navy shorts and a pair of pumps or trainers in school to take part.  
 

Our Curriculum 

At Pinehurst Primary School, we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that provides the children with opportunities to Experience, Excel and Enjoy. We aim to foster a lifelong love of learning, through delivery a twenty first century education. A cross-curricular approach to learning encourages the children to be independent, reflective learners and responsible citizens. We work closely with parents to support children’s learning. 

 

English and Maths skills that we will be developing in Year 1

English 

Activities from the following books- I Want My Hat Back

                                                       Tiger Who Came to Tea

Maths 

 Addition and Subtraction Within 20

Shapes and Patterns

Length and Height

Numbers to 40

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

 

The Wider Curriculum in Year 1

This term our topics include:

Science

  Spring 1-Materials

  Spring 2- Seasonal Changes

Computing

Spring 1- Filming a Recipe

Spring 2- Finding Images Online

History

  Spring 1-Kings and Queens

Geography

 Spring 2- Weather

Art

 Spring 2- L.S Lowry

PE  

 Spring 1-Dance and Games

 Spring 2- Gymnastics and Games

Music  

 Spring 1- In the Groove

 Spring 2- Round and Round

RE  

 Spring 1- Special Books

 Spring 2- What did Jesus Teach Us?

PSHE

  Spring 1- Dreams and Goals

  Spring 2- Healthy Me

 

Please see our Curriculum news at the bottom of the page for more information. 

It will be a busy and fun filled year of learning. 

 

How can I help and support my child at school? 

Please read with your child at home as much as you can and record their reading in the Home Reading Diary.  

 

Homework in Year 1 

Homework is set on a Monday and Tuesday and should be returned by the following day. 

Homework will include Reading regularly, Spellings, Maths and Handwriting 

Spelling Check will be on a Friday.   

Reading is encouraged daily and should be recorded in your child’s reading record book.  

 

Key Websites your child can use to support their learning in Year 1

Phonics https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/

Reading https://www.readliverpool.co.uk/

Maths https://www.mymaths.co.uk/

Maths https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8

Practical ideas to support your child 

• Sharing books, reading with and to your child. 

• Visiting places of interest, talking to your child about them, and encouraging them to ask questions. Places you may choose to visit: the library, country parks and local nature reserves, museums, etc. 

• Making opportunities to play and work with others. 

• Opportunities to be creative. 

  

To keep up to date with our learning journey don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @PinehurstP 

Please continue to share with us your tweets about your learning outside of school.