Year 1
Teachers: Miss C. Hasson (Room 1) and Mrs Clifford (Room 2)
Support Staff - Mrs J. Moore, Mrs G. Frazer and Mrs A. Hilditch
Welcome to Year 1
Learning is fun in Year 1! It is a very busy year as we develop our skills in Literacy and Numeracy and learn to work and play together.
Year 1 Topics:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - What a colourful world we live in! Let’s take a look at colour mixing, rainbows, fruit and vegetables and the stories of Little Riding Hood, Elmer and Noah’s Ark (September/October).
Festival of Fall - Join the Owl Babies as they explore seasonal change (October/November).
Christmas - Year 1 get into the festive spirit with glitter and tinsel galore! (December)
Walking in a Winter Wonderland - Jet off to the Polar Lands and pack your suitcase for the ski slopes. This is an adventure not to be missed! (January/February)
We're Going on a Bear Hunt - Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Goldilocks and the three bears during this topic! (March/April)
In the Garden - Join us as we explore the wonderful world of minibeasts (May/June).
Trips: We visit local churches for our Harvest and Christmas Services and explore the local environment as part of our Forest School sessions with our friends at St. James' Primary School. In the Summer Term we have a great trip to Hillmount Garden Centre.
Visitors: A local greengrocer, Sally the Vet, Mr Hilditch the snowboarder, Goldilocks and Mr Hasson the gardener.
Highlights of Year 1:
Making fruit salad, Autumn Walk, Hedgehog Buns, Nativity Show, Snowman Lollies, Bear Hunt and Picnic, Sports Day, Hillmount Garden Centre
Finishing Times - September - 12noon. October to June 2pm
Homework Schedule
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Day |
Reading | Literacy | Numeracy |
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Monday |
Picture Walk or Read |
Practise saying and writing Jolly Phonics Sounds |
Rote Counting |
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Tuesday |
Picture Walk or Read |
Word Building | Practise number formation |
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Wednesday |
Picture Walk or Read |
Practise writing and saying new Tricky Words Tricky Word Written Activity |
Set out digit cards in a numberline |
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Thursday |
Picture Walk or Read |
Word Blending | Quick recall of the number before, after and between |
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Weekend |
Picture Walk or Read |
Practise reading high frequency words on Word Card Library Book |
Numicon Activity Card |
P.E. Days: Miss Hasson - Monday, Mrs Clifford - Tuesday,
Important Reminders:
Please make sure all items of clothing and footwear are clearly labelled with your child's name.
Please only send one healthy item for break.
Try to stand in the same place at pick up times to help your child to see you quickly.
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Whitehouse Primary School,
2 Doagh Rd, Newtownabbey
BT37 9NZ
Tel: 028 9086 9252
