Y1 Notices

The week in review

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for such a wonderful first term in Year One. You have been a wonderful, supportive group of parents who have brought learning home by supporting what we do in school via activities, homework, class open morning sessions and performances.

The children have had a brilliant start to Year One and we know next term they are going to continue to shine.

This week has seen them get engrossed in their festive spirit while still focusing on trying their best. They certainly deserve a well-rested break.

Wishing all our families who are leaving us this term all the best, and do keep in touch.

Homework

Homework has now finished for this term. We really do appreciate how much support you are giving the children. Reading books will be returned after the holidays!

Phonics

This week teaches the or, the ore and the aw grapheme.

or Grapheme

Example words: for, short, born, horse, morning

ore Grapheme

Example words: more, score, before, wore, shore

aw Grapheme

Example words: saw, draw, yawn, crawl

200 HFWs

he’s, we’re, even, began, before, because, girls, birds, first

Remember, Thursday, the 18th December, is an early finish!

Sports Days 2026

Year 1 & 2: Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:00 – 11:30 am on the AWP (please see the letter to parents)

Monster Phonics

Please see link below if you would like to purchase Monster Phonics home resources

Monster Phonics Resources

Any other Notices

Don’t forget a labelled hat for school now that we are outside more.

Year 1 Useful Links

Parental Engagement Workshops

Presentations and downloads

Thank you to all those who have attended our Parental Engagement Workshops. We appreciate your time and involvement in supporting your child’s learning. Please see below for the downloads and presentations from past workshops.

We always value your feedback. We would be grateful if you could complete this short survey about our workshops to help us to continue to grow and enhance our parent-school partnership.

Meet and Greet Presentations

Miss Dellman's presentation
Classroom presentations for 1B, 1M and 1A
Specialists presentation

Term 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Please click here for the Y1 Curriculum Newsletter for Term 1

Absences

If your child is unwell, leaving early or coming late please complete the Absence Form and the class teacher will be informed.

Swimming Kit

Please can we request that all children come to school on the day of their swimming lessons with the following equipment:

Swim Uniform in accordance with guidelines.
Swim hats for those with long hair. ALL hats must be secure on the head with no risk of slipping down over the face.
Goggles
Towel
Pool shoes (crocs or equivalent)
A waterproof bag to carry everything in.

Please see our Swimwear Guidelines on the website.

Please do not wear 'swim uniform' into school for hygiene reasons. Please do not wear an alternative gym or running kit for swimming lessons. It's important to use only 'Swim Uniform' and the recommendations listed above in the pool, as other fabrics become incredibly heavy when wet.

WhatsApp Groups

We have created WhatsApp groups for parents to know about urgent messages or reminders. Email will continue to be the main form of communication. Please see our BSM WhatsApp Groups Document for all the links. Please read the code of conduct carefully before joining any BSM WhatsApp groups.

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