Hello and welcome to our class page!

Please keep an eye on the page for class information updates and to see the fun that we are having together! Don't forget that we also have our school Facebook page along with our Google Classroom page. You are very welcome to catch us after the school day to ask any questions or share any important information.

Following the transition from Reception, children experience a range of learning opportunities and study the full National curriculum. Our day will include a Sounds-Write phonic session, a Maths lesson and an English lesson. These will gradually be more formal across the Autumn Term. In the afternoons, we will cover our topic work through small guided groups and continuous provision.

The class will complete a Phonics Screening in June 2027. This is a government standardised assessment completed individually with the class teacher. We will be working very hard to decode real and 'alien' pseudo words in preparation.

We are passionate about reading!

Developing reading is a key priority in Year 1. This essential skill is developed through phonics and discussion about the text. Reading at home regularly is strongly encouraged and makes a significant difference to children's progress. Ending the day with a bed-time story is a great opportunity for parents and carers to enrich their children's vocabulary and share a joyful experience together.  

Children are required to bring their reading books to school daily. This will give more opportunities to read and change their books.

Dates for your diary

Autumn 1

Tues 1st Sept 2026- In service Day

Weds 2nd Sept 2026- Back to school

Fri 25th Sept 2026- McMillan Coffee Morning

Mon 12th Oct 2026- Parents Evening

Mon 22nd Oct 2026- Individual photos

Mon 26th Oct 2026- Half Term

Mon 2nd Nov 2026- Back to school

 

Homework

A short task will be sent home on Thursdays to complete with your child. This will be English or Maths. To submit homework, please take a photo on a device and upload it to the relevant task on your Google Classroom.

PE   

Class 4 will have PE lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. 

Earrings must be removed (or covered) on PE days.

Children can come to school dressed in their PE kits; navy joggers/ shorts, a white t-shirt and trainers.  We are very lucky to have a sports coach joining us this term and will be enjoying lots of new games and fun!

Things to remember!

Things to remember:

• Please remember to check that you have the correct uniform - navy jumper or cardigan, white polo t-shirt, navy skirt/pinafore/checked dress, navy trousers/shorts, plain black shoes. 
• All children need to bring a Hadrian Primary, named water bottle every day.
• We love to read! We will be reading together and enjoying a wide range of books each day. You will have the opportunity to borrow a reading for pleasure book from our school library on a weekly basis as well as accessing our reading scheme books. The more practise, the better!
• You can contact Mrs Hooper using Google Classroom if you have any questions or queries or alternatively you are welcome to catch us at the beginning and end of each school day if you need to.