Dear Year 1 families,

As we come to the end of Year 1, we'd like to thank all of our children and families for such a wonderful year. It has been a joy to watch the children learn, grow and develop in confidence as they have embraced new challenges and discovered so many exciting things along the way.

The children have made incredible progress this year and we are so proud of everything they have achieved. We know they are ready and excited to begin their next adventure in Year 2.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our families for the support you have given at home throughout the year. The transition from Reception to Year 1 is a significant milestone and your help has ensured that the children settle successfully.

We wish all of our families a happy, safe and relaxing summer holiday. We hope the children enjoy a well-deserved break and return refreshed for another exciting year of learning.

A gentle reminder: Please ensure that all reading folders are returned on Monday next week so that we can prepare the reading records ready for Year 2.

We hope you have a lovely summer break,
From the Year 1 Team

An update from the classroom and the teaching and learning taking place

Literacy Update

We are so proud of all of the work the children have done in Literacy this year. In phonics, writing and reading groups, they have worked so hard and we have seen such wonderful progress. We look forward to hearing about their continued successes in Year 2!

Maths Update
We have finished our module on time and will finish the year by learning about money. Showing your children coins at home and looking at their worth will really help with this!  

Coming up over the next few weeks…

Literacy – Twisted Tales

Maths – Time

Phonics – /sh/ ti, ssi, si, ci

Science – Seasonal Changes

RE – Religions and Rituals

PSHE – Economic Wellbeing 

Geography – What is it like to live in Shanghai?

Art – Woven wonders

D&T - Mechanisms

Music – Sound patterns (Theme: Fairytales)

Standing information

Hollymount Entitlement  

Fairytale curriculum day - date 10 July

PE Days (wear PE kit to school) – Wednesday and Friday

Website information

Remember to check out our website page for more information https://www.hollymount.org/Year-1/   

Our website also includes all curriculum information so you can find out what your child is learning https://www.hollymount.org/Our-Curriculum/  and has advice for support positive mental health https://www.hollymount.org/Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing/