We hope that you had a fun Half-term Break with your family and friends. We are enjoying hearing about all the exciting things that you got up to.

We are looking forward to helping you flourish further during your time in Year 1, nurturing and developing the seeds of knowledge and life that you have already gained.

We continue to remind ourselves of our school values each day. Please encourage your family to discuss the following values with you and indeed visit your school to see how we put them into practice in everyday life.

Love of God

Love of Others

Love of Myself

Love of God's World

Love of Life 

This term we will be enjoying the book 'Beegu' by Alexis Deacon. This text will help us focus on our school value 'Love of Others' as the Earth creatures do not seem very welcoming! As part of our history learning we will be investigating Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot and also reflecting on Remembrance.

Our R.E learning will think about the answer to the question:

Why do Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Please look at our Curriculum Web (below) to see what we will be learning about in other subjects this term under the topic title 'Here We Are'.

Year 1 Curriculum Webs

Our Week

Please remember that children need navy shorts and an Englefield blue P.E t shirt. For outdoor P.E children will need also navy sweatshirt and navy tracksuit bottoms. These are in addition to play time 'overs'. Children also need a pair of outdoor shoes/trainers/wellies for play times. 

Our Shared Learning Activities

Our Knowledge Organisers 2024-25

Woodland Learning - Friday mornings 

We will be out and about again this term - exploring the woodland on the Englefield Estate and also enjoying completing outdoor activities based within the school grounds. Mrs Sheppard and Mrs Street will be looking for at least 5 parent helpers each week as we are a larger group. We do need parents to help with Woodland Learning as without the legally required number of adults, we are unable to take the children out onto the Englefield Estate. If you are able to help, either regularly or just occasionally, please get in touch via our class email. 

Children will need 'overs' or a puddle suit and wellington boots and as the weather gets colder please also ensure they have warm socks, gloves and a hat. 

Reading Lists

We love you to read anything and everything. Reading feeds your mind! The following list is merely a guide for families to help with choosing books from school, your local library or to have at home.