Year 1 – Palm & Chestnut
Welcome to Year 1’s year group page!
This page is where we will update you with news about what is happening in year 1. We will also use this space to give you a snapshot of what we have been doing in school and to celebrate and share the children’s learning achievements with you.
Please see below the key areas of learning that we will be covering throughout the year, and see the Class Notices and Documents sections for important information and year 1 updates.
Teachers
Miss Harris – Year 1 Teacher, Chestnut
Mrs Chalmers – Year 1 Teacher, Palm
Miss Desborough – Year 1 Teacher, Chestnut and Palm
Miss Brooks, Ms John, Miss Thomas, Miss Kareer, Miss Baker and Mrs Hutchins – Year 1 TAs
Class Notices
Holi Festival of Colour
KS1 Holi Dance KS2 Holi Dance The whole school learnt a traditional Holi dance for the festival of colour. The weather wasn’t kind and we had to do our dance in the hall in two groups instead of on the playground, but as you can see the children had a wonderful time....
Easter Bonnet Parade 2024
We were so lucky with the weather to hold our annual Easter Bonnet Parade on the playground again this year for all the parents to see the wonderful creations. There was a winning entry chosen in each class (and you can hear the anguish from every teacher saying help,...
Year 1 Book Worms
Book Worms Letter Spring 2024.docx
Year 1 Phonics Meeting
Year 1 Phonics Meeting
Our Calendar
Term By Term 2023-24
Autumn
Year 1 Autumn Parent Letter 2023
Year 1 Autumn Topic Web 2023
Spring
Year 1 Spring Parent Letter 2024
Year 1 Spring Topic Web 2024
Summer
Year 1 Summer Parent Letter 2024
Year 1 Summer Topic Web 2024
Y1 Photo Gallery
Class Documents & Resources
Classroom Information
Spring Term Topic Web and Letter
Year 1 Homework
Our PE days are Monday and Tuesday - please come dressed in PE kit on these days.
Please ensure all clothing is labelled with your child's name.
Our School Rules
Please go through these at home together
Year 1 Class Rules
Useful Websites
Phonics Bug
Oxford Owl
Purple Mash
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/Parkdale
Spelling Shed
https://play.edshed.com/en-gb
Teach Your Monster to Read
Phonics Play
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
ICT Games
https://ictgames.com/