Welcome to the Key Stage 1 webpage. The class teachers in KS1 are Mrs Easton, Mrs Webster and Mrs Dawson. We also have other staff to support us in Key Stage 1 where needed.
Below you will find further information about our class routines and our learning.
Our school day begins at 8.45am so our gates are opened at 8.40am. Our school day ends at 3.15pm.
Our PE days are:
· Monday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor) in Y1/2WD and Y2E
Please ensure you child is wearing the correct PE kit on these days and that earrings have been removed. Jogging bottoms may be worn in colder weather. We will be outside for PE when possible, so please ensure your child is dressed appropriately according to the weather.
Reading is one of life’s most important skills and is something which is highly valued here at Holy Trinity.
We share lots of exciting and engaging stories in class every day, to promote a love of reading.
In Key Stage 1, reading books will be given out according to your child’s Little Wandle or Modelled Reading group. They will also take home a reading for pleasure book to share with adults and families at home. Please ensure your child brings their reading folder in to school every day to allow their books to be changed on the correct day. Please read with your child regularly at home and ensure that diaries are signed at least three times per week.
In English this term the children will be investigating a range of different text types. Within each unit the children will study a variety of different skills. Each unit will end with an opportunity to produce a piece of independent extended writing. There will also be specific grammar sessions and Active English sessions in order to develop and practise the children’s understanding of the structure of the English language.
Separate to the English lessons, the children will also be taught through Little Wandle Reading sessions. Children will be taught phonics through the Little Wandle phonics programme.
We take part in daily Maths sessions, which will develop mental and written maths skills. Each unit will provide many varied opportunities to extend knowledge. Children will be given the chance to explore ‘real-life’ problem solving and develop their mathematical reasoning skills throughout their work. The children will be taught a range of arithmetic strategies including number bonds, doubling and halving, as well as times tables for Year 2.
In RE, we will focus on two topics during the Advent term: ‘Creation and Covenant’ and ‘Prophecy and Promise. During these topics the children will have opportunities to talk about and retell different Bible stories, as well as begin to describe different signs and symbols, which will help them with their understanding of the Catholic faith. This term, we will also focus on Judaism in our other faiths learning. Regular class celebrations of the Word based on RE topics and our whole school ‘word of the week’ will also take place. The children will be encouraged to plan and lead these celebrations.
In History this term, we will be looking at ‘The Gunpowder Plot’ as an event beyond living memory.
In Geography we will be learning about human and physical features on the Isle of Coll.
In Science, we will be looking at living things and their habitats by thinking about the question, ‘where do woodlice like to live?’.
In Art this term we will be learning about Rosalind Monks and her art.
In Design and Technology, we will be designing and making a Christmas decoration.
Our Music work this term will be delivered by our specialist teachers.
In our Computing work we will be focusing on Digital Literacy and E-Safety.
