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
Karate day!
Thank you so much to Sensei Raoufi who kindly shared his Karate expertise with Reception and KS1. Ww had a truly wonderful experience, learning Japanese’s counting, some basic moves and having fun along the way. Any parents who have sporty talents, knowledge or...
Flu Vaccinations
Please see attached the information for the upcoming flu vaccinations, taking place on Friday 8th December. Links have been sent through ScholarPack with an online consent form. Protecting Your Child Against Flu Information Leaflet
Christmas Dinner – 12th December
Please see attached the Christmas Dinner Menu for the 12th December 2023! December Christmas Menu Parkdale 2023.pdf
Odd Socks Day
Odd Socks Day is an annual event that encourages people to wear mismatched socks as a way of celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. It is a gesture that serves as a reminder that being different is something to be proud of. When is Odd Socks Day 2023? Odd...
Our Calendar
Term Overview
Y1 Summer Term
Summer Term In the first half term we study ‘Dreams of Freedom’ and in the second we look at ‘Robin Hood’. We will teach these themes as part of our whole school value’s curriculum; ‘Peace and Conflict’. Please see our topic letter and web for more details about...
Y1 Spring Term
Spring Term In the first half term we study ‘Plastics in the Ocean’ and in the second we look at ‘Saving the Polar Bears’. We will teach this as part of our whole school value’s curriculum; ‘A Green Cleaner World’. Please see our topic letter and web for more details...
Y1 Autumn Term
Autumn Term Our theme for Autumn Term in Year 1 is Me and My Home. We will teach this as part of our whole school values curriculum: ‘A Green, Clean Sustainable World.’ We will be learning all about Nottingham this term with the project title ‘Is Nottingham a Good...
Y1 Photo Gallery
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Year 1 Outdoor Percussion
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Chestnut Sherwood Forest Trip
Palm Sherwood Forest Trip
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WBS Year 1
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French Day Colours
On French Day we learnt our colours in French.
French Day
Dressing up for French Day!
Henri Matisse Art
On French Day we learnt about Henri Matisse and made our own art inspired by him.
Apple Picking 2
PE
Dancing
Apple Picking 2
Apple Picking
Art
Beegu
Dancing
First Day
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Class Documents & Resources
Classroom Information
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/