Trinity Chruch School

Welcome to Chestnut Class

We have 24 enthusiastic learners in our class. Year One is a wonderful year full of curiosity, discovery and exciting learning adventures!

In Chestnut Class, we build on the strong foundations from Early Years, supporting children as they begin their journey into the more structured Key Stage One curriculum.

Our classroom is a happy and nurturing space where every child is encouraged to explore, be ambitious and grow in confidence as learners.

Our approach to learning is creative, engaging and hands-on. We believe that children learn best through meaningful experiences. Children experience a rich mix of practical activities, group work, guided teaching and independent challenges in our indoor and outdoor provision.

We nurture a love of learning by making lessons fun, interactive and tailored to meet the needs of each child. We continue with valuable play-based learning, especially in the first term, to ensure a smooth transition from Reception. Throughout the year, we also engage with special projects, enrichment activities, themed days and trips to bring learning to life.

Our teaching team this year is Mrs O’Brien, Mrs Butt and Mrs Langan. As a team we are passionate about helping each child to thrive, not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. We work closely with families to support every child’s journey and celebrate their progress along the way.


Mrs O'Brien Class Teacher		Mrs E Browne Teaching Assistant

Mrs B Butt Teaching Assistant		Mrs L Langan Teaching Assistant

Discover what we are learning about this year:

* Year 1 Yearly Curriculum Overview * Year 1 Term 1 Curriculum Map

Reading and Phonics:

Children should be reading at least 4 times a week at home and this needs to be recorded in their reading record. Word cards and common exception words will also be sent home for additional practice. You will be amazed at how much progress they make!

Please continue to share picture books together as this supports the development of vocabulary and early comprehension skills.

Book bags need to be in school every day in order that books can be changed.

Things to remember:

A P.E. kit should be kept at school. All items should be labelled and suitable for indoor and outdoor lessons.

Please ensure your child has wellies and suitable waterproof and warm clothing for outdoor exploration and learning. Please also provide a spare pair of socks and underwear.

Children will need a sun hat and all day sunscreen in the warmer months.

Please ensure break time snacks are healthy. Children can also access school fruit and vegetables.

Children are encouraged to play Numbots at home to help them develop Maths fluency. Numbot login details are in their reading records.

Some helpful sites for using at home:

Maths:

Doodle Maths: https://students.doodlelearning.com/

Times Table Rockstars: https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

White Rose at home: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning

Top Marks Maths Games: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

ICT Games: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning

Numbots: https://play.numbots.com/#/account/school-login-type?

HIt the button: Hit the Button - Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)