Welcome to Years 1&2!
This class is taught by Mrs Dawson with the support of Ms Redmile.
We are a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class and we are named after the famous author Dr. Seuss. Around the classroom, there are displays and characters linked to some of his most famous books, and there are plenty of his books to read in our book corner.
Class Dojo will be the main source for information, photos and updates about things going on in our class. You can message me on there too if you have any queries or concerns.
Year 1 and Year 2 National Curriculum
The National Curriculum is split into core subjects and foundations subjects and at Coomb Briggs Primary Academy we offer a broad and balanced curriculum to enable children to become well-rounded learners.
These are the core subjects:
- English (including phonics)
- Maths
- Science
These are the foundation subjects:
- Art and Design
- Computing
- Design Technology
- Geography
- History
- Music
- PE
At Coomb Briggs we also teach:
- Spanish
- Health Education
- RE
For more details and information, please click on the link below:
Statutory Assessment
At the end of Year 1 the children will take part in the Phonics Screening. This is conducted in June by the classroom teacher and it assesses the children’s phonological awareness. The screening consists of 40 words, 20 of which are real words and 20 that are pseudo (alien) words.
The end of Key Stage 1 (Year 2) assessments are now non-statutory. However, for those children that did not meet the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening, they will be required to retake the screening in Year 2 (summer term).
Homework
Homework will be given out on a weekly basis and is aimed to consolidate and embed the learning that has taken place in school that week.
It will be given out on Friday and can be handed in at any point throughout the week. It is the children’s responsibility to hand in their homework.
The children will be given a homework book to complete their homework in.
Reading – we recommend that you read with your child at least 3 times a week. The more times they read, the more dojos they will receive. Little and often is the key to embedding and improving reading and comprehension skills.
Your child will bring home one reading for pleasure book, which they can change at any point through the week (they will need to remember to do this themselves). They will also have access to a Monster Phonics e-book. Each week you will receive notification of which book your child should read.
Please ensure that any reading you complete with your child is recorded in their reading record.
Spellings – a spelling test will be conducted every Friday. After that spelling test, new spellings will be put on dojo and a paper copy will be handed out on the following Monday.
PE
Our PE day is Tuesday. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately on PE days. Long hair must be tied back and earrings taken out. If they cannot be taken out, please send some plasters into school so they can be covered.
Lastly, please make sure that all items of clothing are clearly named.
Thank you.
Mrs H Dawson
Ms M Redmile
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