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
Year 1 Parents Evening
We wanted to give you advanced notice of Parents Evening, which will be taking place on Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th of April. More details and appointment times will be sent out on Tuesday 16th April when the children return to school. We look forward to meeting...
Year 1 & 2 African Drumming Workshop
On Friday 26th April, the children in Year 1 and 2 will be taking part in an exciting West African drumming workshop. Judith from Beat Feet Drumming will be hosting dynamic and energetic workshops throughout the morning, that guarantee plenty of participation &...
Dance Affinity After School Club – Last Chance for Sign Up
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CLUB - PLACES ARE FILLING UP FAST. CLUB DUE TO START AFTER EASTER. Chelsea from Dance Affinity came into school a few weeks ago to do a dance workshop for Year 3 and Year 4 children. After Easter she will be offering a PAID after...
Red Nose Day Round-up
Thank you to everyone who took part in the RND activities in school last week. See the image for our favourite jokes in KS1 and KS2… Please imagine while reading Belle’s joke that the punch line came with a sudden and perfectly executed drop into the splits!!! There...
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
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World Book Day 2024
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World Book Day 2024
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World Book Day 2024
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Chinese New Year in Year 1
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Year 1 Trip to Green’s Windmill – Spring 2024
Year 1 Trip to Green’s Windmill
Year 1 Trip to Green’s Windmill – Spring 2024
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Year 1 Trip to Green’s Windmill – Spring 2024
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Year 1 Mr Men and Little Miss Party
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Year 1 Mr Men and Little Miss Party
1 Chestnut – Nativity 2023
Nativity 2023 -1 Chestnut
1 Palm Nativity 2023
Nativity 2023 – 1 Palm
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Year 1 Outdoor Percussion
WBS Year 1
Palm Sherwood Forest Trip
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Chestnut Sherwood Forest Trip
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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
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/