Team aire, wharfe & ouse (Year 1 & year 2)

Good afternoon,

We have had a great week in Key Stage 1 this week for Learn Through Week. This week we have been continuing the theme of superheroes and how this links to 'Masters of the Arts'. The children have not only created their own comic strips using their own characters but they have also used Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Wayne Thiebaud as inspiration for creating their own pieces of Pop Art. 

As we head into half term we would like to thank all families for their support with what has been another busy half term. We will be heading into our final half term on 1st June by continuing our learning on Queen Victoria and creating comic books in English. 

Happy half term, we hope you enjoy the sunshine. 

Changing books:

To support with reading in school we are changing the day we are sending new books home. Please can book bags and reading records be sent to school on THURSDAYS. 

REMINDERS:

This half term, our PE days will be Monday and Friday. 

HOMEWORK:

Next half term will see us completing the phonics screening check week commencing 8th June so any extra practise with phonics would be greatly appreciated. 

Your children will bring home their reading books on Thursday. We ask that you read with your child 3x a week and write in their reading records each time you read.

The children who have read 3x, will be giving a raffle ticket to be in with a chance to win a prize.

We know reading is essential for your child/ren and we thank your support with this.

Every Friday, Year 1 will now be bringing home a phonics home learning sheet looking at sounds that we have covered throughout the week. Any extra practise would really support your children's reading journey. 

Below is a list of KS1 common exceptions words. These are a list of words that the children need to be able to read and write - although this isn't homework as such, it may be useful to practice these at home. Across Key Stage 1 we are working really hard to improve spelling and handwriting so any support with this at home would be greatly appreciated. 

Any questions, please come and ask us.

Thank you for your continued support, 

Team KS1