Year 1 – Palm & Chestnut
Welcome to Year 1’s 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.
We are passionate about learning through Continuous Provision, where children pursue projects to embed and extend their own learning. At Parkdale, we are also committed to Active Learning. Children are encouraged to be physically active as part of, and between, their learning sessions.
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 Rippon– Year 1 Teacher, Palm
Class Notices
Art Week Fantastic Family Masterpieces
We were incredibly impressed by the creativity shown by pupils and families who took part in our Family Masterpiece Challenge. The standard of entries was fantastic and it was wonderful to see so many imaginative ideas brought to life. From fun interpretations of...
Celebrating Eid Al-Adha
This year Eid Al-Adha falls in the May half term We would like to celebrate in school and due to testing schedules we have decided to do this on Friday 12th June in the afternoon. There will be Class Swaps in the morning, where your child will visit their September...
Donations for Summer Fair / Non-Uniform day
Summer Fair 2026 - NEW DATE Please see the attached letter from Friends of Parkdale (FOP) requesting items for the summer fair. Children who donate an item will be able to have a non-uniform day as a thank you. See the letter for dates and details. EDITED on 28.5.2026...
Recreate a Masterpiece – Family Art Week Challenge
Parkdale_Art_Week_Poster As part of Parkdale’s Art Week (18th-22nd May), we would like to invite families to take part in a creative challenge - Recreate a Masterpiece! Can you recreate a piece of artwork using everyday items you have at home? Details can be found...
Our Calendar
Term By Term
Autumn
Year 1 Autumn Parent’s Letter 2025
Year 1 Autumn Term Homework Menu
Year 1 Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser (topic webs)
Spring
Year 1 Spring Curriculum letter
Year 1 Spring Topic Organiser
Summer
Spring Topic Web
Spring Curriculum Letter
Summer Knowledge Organiser
Year 1’s Book Shelf
Y1 Photo Gallery
autumn
Class Documents & Resources
Classroom Information
Please ensure all clothing is labelled with your child's name.
Our School Rules
Please go through these at home together
General information leaflet
Trip letter
Palm Class Information
1 Palm Teacher and Class info
Chestnut Class Information
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/