Autumn Term 1 2025

Curriculum 

This half term our topic is Who Are We? We will be exploring what makes each of us unique, learning all about ourselves and our families, and finding out how we can be similar to and different from others. Through stories, discussions and creative activities, the children will celebrate their own identities and learn to value diversity.

In science, we will be looking closely at our amazing bodies, learning the names of different parts, and discovering the wonderful things they can do. We will also be observing the seasonal changes that happen during autumn, noticing changes in the weather and the natural world around us.

Year 1 will also be taking part in Forest School sessions every Friday this half term. Please make sure children have the appropriate clothing, as outlined in the letter already sent home.

It promises to be an exciting start to the year, filled with curiosity, discovery and opportunities to learn more about ourselves and each other

PE 

Miss Brailsford’s class has PE on Tuesdays..
Mrs Lloyd's class has PE on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Please ensure that children have the correct PE kit, suitable for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Reading 

This half term, children will continue to take part in our Regular Readers initiative.

We kindly remind parents that children need to read at least three times per week to qualify for the Regular Reader Treat at the end of the term. This reward celebrates those who have consistently met the reading expectation throughout the half term.

Thank you for your continued support in encouraging a love of reading at home!

Homework

The children have homework set weekly for reading and spelling. This homework is set on a Monday and will be due the following Monday. All homework will be in home school diaires and sent via WEDUC.

We encourage the children to read at least 3 times weekly, as part of our Regular Readers competition, as well as learning their weekly spellings. Weekly spellings will be tested on a Monday. 

We also encourage children to play on Numbots each week to support Maths progress.

A creative task will also be set each half term.