This week in Year 1...

Friday 19th December 2025

Dear Year 1 Families,

We can’t believe we have come to the end of our first term in Year 1! We're so proud of everything the children have achieved, and the enthusiasm they show towards their learning every single day.

What a festive time we’ve had this week! The magical experience we had on Wednesday when we visited the pantomime to watch Aladdin. We were incredibly proud of the children’s respectful behaviour, and their faces lit up with excitement throughout the performance.

Yesterday we enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch pulling crackers, singing along to Christmas songs and celebrating together, despite the soggy weather.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this afternoon for our Christmas Market. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces!

The children have been busy applying their creative skills, making their very own Christmas cards and 2026 calendars.

They also put their writing skills to great use+ by creating “LOOK OUT!” posters for the meanest, greenest sprout you ever did see… Sproutzilla! Look out for him this festive period.

In Maths, we continued practising addition and part–whole models to help consolidate the children’s understanding.

Thank you for your kind words and generosity with gifts and cards — they are truly appreciated.

Lastly from us… enjoy the break with your families, making magical memories together ✨

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you all on Monday 5th January 2026.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎆

Love Year One xxx

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