Mrs Sanders
Class Teacher
Mrs Hart
Support Staff
Welcome to Puffins - Reception/Year 1
This half term our learning theme is “Near and Far”.
As usual we have a busy half term ahead!
Our main story will be, “Mr Gumpy’s Outing” by John Burningham. Reception will be learning and retelling the story. Year one will be innovating the story, including their own ideas.
In science and DT the children will learn about materials before they design and make boats, using a range of junk modelling materials. They will test their boats to find out if they work.
In geography the children will be answering the question:
How different is London to Cornwall?
To launch our geography learning we will be going on a virtual flight to London, from the comfort of our classroom! This will be an exciting opportunity for the children to learn about the different London landmarks. We will be learning all about the human and physical features of our capital city. The children will then make comparisons between London and Cornwall before creating their own leaflets.
In the second week of June Year One will be doing the Phonics Screening Check, so please continue to support your child’s reading at home- in particular looking for special friends.
Another highlight, this half term, will be our Sports’ Day which we all really enjoy. We relish the opportunity to mix with our friends across classes and ages. There’s always so much fun to be had on preparation day when we paint our t shirts and make our flags. If you have attended a Sports’ Day before, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s a brilliant day!
In maths year one will learn about number and place value within 100 and measurement, learning about time and money. Reception will be learning about odd and even numbers as they explore sharing and grouping. They will also be learning about repeating patterns.
In RE Year one children will continue to study Judaism- in particular Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Reception will be looking at Christianity, Islam and Judaism as they explore the question; ‘What makes places special?’
PSHE focuses on our bodies and we will continue to think about our My Personal Best values- honesty and courage.
Puffins have PE on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, please ensure that PE kits are in school every day. During the Summer term we will be using outdoors for PE, please send a pair of trainers in for your child. Throughout the Summer, please ensure your child has a sun hat, drink and sun cream in school.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Mrs Sanders and Mrs Hart
