Westbridge Primary School

Year 1 Curriculum Information - Autumn 2nd Half 2019

English

Pupils will have opportunities to learn to:

continue to develop their speaking and listening skills through discussion and role-play activities, learning to express their ideas clearly and effectively as well as how to listen and respond to others appropriately;

use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary;

independently compose sentences and use their phonics knowledge to aid spelling;

practise the correct letter formation, considering size and shape of individual letters;

structure, punctuate and organise text (writing) by beginning to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops to clearly show the beginning and end of sentences;

read accurately by blending sounds in unfamiliar words containing GPCs that have been taught;

continue to experience different genres of text, such as fiction and non-fiction.

Mathematics

Pupils will have opportunities to learn to:

securely count to twenty, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, or from any given number;

count, read and write numbers to 20 in numerals and words;

identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including thenumber line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least;

read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (-) and equals (=) signs;

begin to understand and recall the halves and doubles of numbers within 0-10.

begin to develop times tables knowledge beginning with the 2 times table.

SciencePupils will study the topic ‘Everyday Materials’ where they will explore

different types of materials, learning how to describe them and how they are used to make our lives easier. Pupils

will learn to use appropriate vocabulary to describe the materials and to explain

their findings after experiments, i.e. testing different materials for effective

waterproofing. Pupils will gain experience in discussing the topic,

predicting outcomes and recording their work in a variety of ways.

Computing

Pupils will begin to learn coding using a simple programme that increases their knowledge and

experience as they work through the levels. This is guided but also gives

pupils the ability to work independently and at their own pace.

We will continue to explore Word programmes and how to use them as

an alternative means of recording ideas and work.

Drama

In Drama, Year 1 will have their weekly sessions with the specialist

drama teacher, developing their speaking, listening and performance skills in a range of different scenarios

and activities. These opportunities will be gained through storytelling and

role-playing characters, considering their emotions and experiences.

REPupils will learn about the ‘Special

Places’ of a variety of religions. They will read texts and discuss their own

experiences of faith and the places they practice them in. Pupils will gain

knowledge of how the ‘Special Places’ bring followers together to give them

support from a like-minded community.

Art/DTPupils will learn how to design and make moving pictures. They will

think about how to connect pieces so that they can move and will design their own piece of work to make.

This will develop pupils understanding of how things work

and their thinking skills.

Music Pupils will further develop their ability to follow rhythms and then create their own rhythmic patterns with a variety of percussion instruments. They will also

learn a variety of songs and the vocabulary specific to music.

PEPupils will learn to develop more use of space levels

through direction, strength and speed. They will move with increased control, co-ordination as well as beginning to

develop their hand-to-eye co-ordination through ball work. P.E. will be on Thursdays.

Please wear P.E. kit to school for the day.

GeographyOur topic this half term is ‘Our School’. Pupils will be

looking at the geographical site of the school – its proximity to the River Thames and will learn how to plan a route

around the school. Pupils will experience looking at a map and trying to find where their home is as well as beginning

to understand the features and terminology of maps

Westbridge Primary School Year 1 Curriculum Information - Autumn 2nd Half 2019

Dear Parents/Carers, We know that as parents you want your children to have the very best education. Please support us by ensuring that your child:

attends school ON TIME, EVERY DAY; wears the correct uniform to school each day; actively demonstrates Grace, Love, Fellowship and the 4Ps; completes and returns their homework every week.

Our curriculum targets are as follows: Maths I can say and know my two times tables by counting in 2’s and saying it properly: 1x2=2. I can

recall the doubles and halves to 10. Writing I can write the tricky words the, and, in, is, etc independently. I can begin to write sentences

independently using my phonics to help me.Reading I can read the tricky sight words confidently and consistently.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Home School Communication: I will be in the playground after school on most days if you need any information. If you have any worries or concerns, please contact the school office to make an appointment with me for a formal meeting.

Attendance and Punctuality: We have high expectations for attendance and punctuality. Make sure that your child comes to school ON TIME, EVERY DAY. If you do not send your child to school on time, every day, THEY WILL MISS VALUABLE LEARNING TIME THAT CAN NOT BE REPLACED!

Behaviour: We have high expectations for work and behaviour; therefore it is essential that you give your child a daily reminder about the importance of demonstrating: Grace, Love, Fellowship, Pride, Perseverance, Positivity and Potential (the 4P’s) in everything that they do.

Uniform: Please ensure that your child wears the correct uniform each day to promote a sense of pride and belonging in our school community. Children must wear plain, sensible black shoes to school (shoes with too much decoration, additional colours or trainers are not part of our school uniform). Please write your child’s name on all their clothing and bags.

PE: Children will have PE every Thursday (indoors or outdoors). Please ensure that your child comes in to school with the correct PE kit already on (white t-shirt, black shorts/track-suit and trainers/plimsolls).

Homework: Children receive homework every Friday. Remember to ask your child to explain their homework to you and support them as necessary. Please ensure that your child completes their homework each week and returns it to school by Wednesday. If the homework is not returned on time, it will not be marked.

Please supply a water bottle for your child with their name and year group clearly labeled.

We look forward to continuing to work in partnership with you.Yours sincerely

Miss Murphy (Class Teacher) and Mr Mead (Teaching Assistant)