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 Green’s Windmill Trip
Year 1 had a fantastic trip to Green’s Windmill. We had a tour all the way to the top of the windmill, learnt how the windmill works and flour is produced, as well as making our own bread with flour from the windmill!
Chinese New Year in Year 1
This week we learnt about Chinese New Year in Year 1. It is the year of the dragon so we learnt how to write the word for dragon (long) and also made our own dragons.
Communications Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th
Our IT systems are undergoing an essential and urgent major upgrade and migration to a new host from end of business on Friday. Our systems will be unavailable to us until Tuesday morning. We will not be able to access emails, social media or information management...
Books and Blankets Club
Year 2 and 3 enjoyed learning about superstar and music legend Prince. They enjoyed learning all about his life. One favourite fact was his ability to play 27 instruments! I know, what an amazing talent to have. The children were also surprised to hear he...
Our Calendar
Term By Term 2023-24
Autumn
Spring
Summer
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/