year1@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk

Welcome to Year 1!

We have a very exciting summer term to look forward to.   

Maths

In Maths, we will be focusing on multiplication and division, fractions and position and direction before moving onto place value, money and time.

English

In English, we will cover a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, including instructions, explanation texts and diary entries. We will also make sure that there is lots of time to read and enjoy new books.

Science

Within Science, we will be covering two units:

• Plants: Introduction to plants
• Making Connections: Investigating science through stories

During our first unit, we will name different parts of the plant and investigate if seeds need water to grow. We will observe whether all sees are the same and identify which parts of the plant you can eat.

As we move to the second half of the summer term, we will use the books The Oak Tree and The Gruffalo to continue our learning in science. We will observe changes across the seasons and compare different woodland animals. We will go on our own Gruffalo hunt where we will look at animal footprints. Finally, we will try to make out own waterproof animal home.

RE

In RE, we will be focusing on two big questions:

• How do people decide what is right and wrong?
• What do Christians say God is like?

In our first unit, we will begin by considering we mean by right and wrong. We will look at the Golden Rule and find out about the Ten Commandments. We will also listen to the parable of The Good Samaritan.

After half term, we will look at songs and stories to consider how Christians describe God.

Geography

In Geography, we will be answering the following question: 

• What is it like to live in Shanghai?

In order to answer this question, we will first identify human and physical features in our local area. We will then use a world map to locate China before identifying human and physical features in China. Finally, we will compare Shanghai to Harwich.

History

In History, we will be answering the following question: 

• How have explorers changed the world? 

We will begin by learning about some explorers. We will use photographs to recognise the achievements of different explorers. We will learn about Christopher Columbus and Matthew Henson. Finally, we will identify how exploration has changed.

Art

During our Art lessons, we will be mixing colours. We will begin by exploring how to mix secondary colours. We will be printing with paint and we will explore hues and shades when mixing colours. Finally, we will design plates in the style of Clarice Cliff.

D&T

In our D&T lessons, we will be making smoothies. We will begin by identifying different fruits. We will practise cutting and juicing before testing different ingredients. We will then make a smoothie before evaluating the product.  

Computing

In our Computing sessions, we will begin by learning how to use the internet safely. W will consider how people’s feelings and emotions can be affected by what they see online, and we will learn how to treat others, both online and in person. We will then learn how to show data in different ways. We will go on a minibeast hunt and learn how to collect and record this data.

Music

During the summer term, we will be learning a song called ‘Your Imagination’. During the unit, we will learn to clap back rhythms, and we will also learn to sing the song and play instrumental parts within the song. 

Spanish

Within our Spanish lessons, we will be learning how to say shapes.

PSHE

In our PSHE lessons, we will be covering the topic economic wellbeing and safety and the changing body. We will be learning about how money helps us and the importance of keeping money safe. We will also find out about the purpose of banks.

After half term, we will learn what to do if we get lost and learn how to make an emergency phone call. We will learn about how to stay safe at home and find out about people in the community who help to keep us safe.

PE and Forest School

PE and Forest School days will be every Tuesday and we ask that on this day, pupils come into school in their PE kit (burgundy shorts, white t-shirt or polo shirt and trainers). Long hair should be tied back, and earrings should be removed. During colder days, children should wear a plain tracksuit.

For Forest School, we also ask that children bring a change of footwear and socks. Wellies are ideal footwear for this, but any spare footwear will do. This will ensure that all the children can enjoy these sessions whatever the weather outside and have warm and dry footwear to change back into afterwards.

We will use Marvellous Me to keep you up-to-date with the children’s learning and to send home any reminders. If you have any questions or wish to get in touch, please email year1@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk

Mrs Sheppard, Miss Gorton & Mrs Pryke

Phonics:

Please feel free to visit the Little Wandle website to research further into our Phonics lead scheme: My Letters and Sounds | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk).