Year 1

1K

Class Teacher: Mrs J Khasriya

Class Support Staff: Mrs A Reeves

1W

Class Teacher: Miss B Whalley

Class Support Staff: Mrs L Downes

Welcome to 1K

Year 1 at Maple Court Academy is such a fabulous place to be and we are very excited to share our year band with you!  We are enthusiastic learners, we are always supportive of our peers and are proud of each other’s achievements. The reading area is extremely popular in Year 1, children often share their favourite stories with each other and show lots of interest in looking at new texts. We also vote daily on which story we would like to read as a class before home time. Our lessons are fun, interactive and build upon already gained skills. Children have the opportunity to work independently, in small groups and in pairs whilst exploring Science, History, Geography and Religious Education to name a few lessons.

Key information

  • Our school day starts at 8:40. Home time is at 3.20pm.
  • Reading books are sent home on a Friday and collected back in on a Thursday night. Please ensure your child brings their bag to school daily with their reading book and diary inside.
  • Children are expected to read at least 3 times a week at home.
  • Phonics homework is sent home every FRIDAY.
  • E takes place on a Thursday.
  • Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle into school for them to access during the day.
  • Toast is available at morning playtime; the cost is 35p a day and is payable via Parent Mail.
  • All children receive a piece of fruit, free of charge, during our afternoon session.
  • Every day a child is chosen as the ‘Star of the Day’ and they get to wear the superhero cape whilst they are working.

What we are learning.

In the Spring term, we will be learning about Kings and Queens in History. In Geography we will be Contrasting areas – Rural and Urban Communities. This will be done through observations and practical fieldwork activities, exploring the environment. In RE, we will be learning all about the religion Judaism and their celebrations. In Art, the children will develop their drawing skills to draw a picture of a cherished object that they have chosen themselves.  In Design and Technology, we have been invited to Mr Teddy picnic and he has asked us to bring along a healthy dessert. So, we will design, make and evaluate a fruit kebab. In Science, our topic is Animals including humans we will explore this topic by learning about bone structures, what they eat and how they live. We will also be taking a trip to Chester zoo. In PSHE, we will be focusing on our dreams and goals and how we can achieve these. During our computing lessons the children will learn how to create their own digital paintings using a range of tools and discuss their preferences when painting with and without the use of digital devices.

PE

Our PE lessons takes place on a Thursday. Please make sure your child has a red PE top, black shorts/joggers and black pumps in school ready for PE. Any earrings must be removed. Please help your child to practise getting changed for PE independently.

Communication

Maple Court Academy uses Class Dojo as a way of communicating with parents.

​For any help or assistance with using Dojo, please speak to a member of the Year 1 team who will be more than happy to help!

Welcome to 1W

In 1W we are keen learners, we are always supportive of our peers and are proud of each other’s achievements. Our classroom is bright and stimulating and our working walls help us to be independent learners.  We love stories in 1W and have enjoyed spending time in our school library choosing books to take home. We also vote daily on which story we would like to read as a class after dinner. Our lessons are fun and interactive and build upon already gained skills, children have already begun to show lots of enthusiasm to all of the new things they will be learning in year 1. Together we thought of what we wanted our classroom rules to be. They are: 

  • We always have kind hands and kind words. 
  • We always try our best. 
  • We listen to each other.

At Maple Court, we are proud to show the MAPLE values at all times.

Key information 

  • The academy day starts at 8:30. Home time is at 3:20pm. 
  • Reading books are changed weekly. Children must bring their bag to school daily with their reading book and diary inside. They will have a reading for pleasure book and a phonics reading book. 
  • Children are expected to read at least 4 times a week at home, although 5 times is even better and children who achieve this will be rewarded with a certificate
  • P.E. takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, full P.E. kit is required and all jewellery removed. 
  • Children should bring a water bottle to school every day to access during the day. 
  • Toast is available at morning playtime. This is payable via Parent Mail. Alternatively, your child can bring a healthy snack. 
  • All children receive a piece of fruit, free of charge, during the afternoon. 

What we are learning 

 This term in English we are focusing on the story ‘That’s not my dinosaur’. We will be learning all about adjectives and what they are, adding our own adjectives to the story. Linking to this in History we will be learning all about ‘Land of the Dinosaurs’. Thinking about what dinosaurs were like and what the world was like when dinosaurs existed. In D&T we will be learning about what sliders and levers are and how they work. Our end product will be something for you to keep at home! This is just an example of some of the exciting things we will be learning in year 1 this term.    

PE 

  • Our PE lessons takes place on a Wednesday. Please make sure your child has a red PE top, black shorts/joggers and black pumps or trainers in school ready for PE. Any earrings must be removed. Please help your child to practise getting changed for PE independently.   

Communication 

  • Maple Court Academy uses Class Dojo as a way of communicating with parents.   
  • ​For any help or assistance with using Dojo, please speak to a member of the Year 1 team who will be more than happy to help!  

 

1K

Welcome to 1K

Year 1 at Maple Court Academy is such a fabulous place to be and we are very excited to share our year band with you!  We are enthusiastic learners, we are always supportive of our peers and are proud of each other’s achievements. The reading area is extremely popular in Year 1, children often share their favourite stories with each other and show lots of interest in looking at new texts. We also vote daily on which story we would like to read as a class before home time. Our lessons are fun, interactive and build upon already gained skills. Children have the opportunity to work independently, in small groups and in pairs whilst exploring Science, History, Geography and Religious Education to name a few lessons.

Key information

  • Our school day starts at 8:40. Home time is at 3.20pm.
  • Reading books are sent home on a Friday and collected back in on a Thursday night. Please ensure your child brings their bag to school daily with their reading book and diary inside.
  • Children are expected to read at least 3 times a week at home.
  • Phonics homework is sent home every FRIDAY.
  • E takes place on a Thursday.
  • Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle into school for them to access during the day.
  • Toast is available at morning playtime; the cost is 35p a day and is payable via Parent Mail.
  • All children receive a piece of fruit, free of charge, during our afternoon session.
  • Every day a child is chosen as the ‘Star of the Day’ and they get to wear the superhero cape whilst they are working.

What we are learning.

In the Spring term, we will be learning about Kings and Queens in History. In Geography we will be Contrasting areas – Rural and Urban Communities. This will be done through observations and practical fieldwork activities, exploring the environment. In RE, we will be learning all about the religion Judaism and their celebrations. In Art, the children will develop their drawing skills to draw a picture of a cherished object that they have chosen themselves.  In Design and Technology, we have been invited to Mr Teddy picnic and he has asked us to bring along a healthy dessert. So, we will design, make and evaluate a fruit kebab. In Science, our topic is Animals including humans we will explore this topic by learning about bone structures, what they eat and how they live. We will also be taking a trip to Chester zoo. In PSHE, we will be focusing on our dreams and goals and how we can achieve these. During our computing lessons the children will learn how to create their own digital paintings using a range of tools and discuss their preferences when painting with and without the use of digital devices.

PE

Our PE lessons takes place on a Thursday. Please make sure your child has a red PE top, black shorts/joggers and black pumps in school ready for PE. Any earrings must be removed. Please help your child to practise getting changed for PE independently.

Communication

Maple Court Academy uses Class Dojo as a way of communicating with parents.

​For any help or assistance with using Dojo, please speak to a member of the Year 1 team who will be more than happy to help!

1W

Welcome to 1W

In 1W we are keen learners, we are always supportive of our peers and are proud of each other’s achievements. Our classroom is bright and stimulating and our working walls help us to be independent learners.  We love stories in 1W and have enjoyed spending time in our school library choosing books to take home. We also vote daily on which story we would like to read as a class after dinner. Our lessons are fun and interactive and build upon already gained skills, children have already begun to show lots of enthusiasm to all of the new things they will be learning in year 1. Together we thought of what we wanted our classroom rules to be. They are: 

  • We always have kind hands and kind words. 
  • We always try our best. 
  • We listen to each other.

At Maple Court, we are proud to show the MAPLE values at all times.

Key information 

  • The academy day starts at 8:30. Home time is at 3:20pm. 
  • Reading books are changed weekly. Children must bring their bag to school daily with their reading book and diary inside. They will have a reading for pleasure book and a phonics reading book. 
  • Children are expected to read at least 4 times a week at home, although 5 times is even better and children who achieve this will be rewarded with a certificate
  • P.E. takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, full P.E. kit is required and all jewellery removed. 
  • Children should bring a water bottle to school every day to access during the day. 
  • Toast is available at morning playtime. This is payable via Parent Mail. Alternatively, your child can bring a healthy snack. 
  • All children receive a piece of fruit, free of charge, during the afternoon. 

What we are learning 

 This term in English we are focusing on the story ‘That’s not my dinosaur’. We will be learning all about adjectives and what they are, adding our own adjectives to the story. Linking to this in History we will be learning all about ‘Land of the Dinosaurs’. Thinking about what dinosaurs were like and what the world was like when dinosaurs existed. In D&T we will be learning about what sliders and levers are and how they work. Our end product will be something for you to keep at home! This is just an example of some of the exciting things we will be learning in year 1 this term.    

PE 

  • Our PE lessons takes place on a Wednesday. Please make sure your child has a red PE top, black shorts/joggers and black pumps or trainers in school ready for PE. Any earrings must be removed. Please help your child to practise getting changed for PE independently.   

Communication 

  • Maple Court Academy uses Class Dojo as a way of communicating with parents.   
  • ​For any help or assistance with using Dojo, please speak to a member of the Year 1 team who will be more than happy to help!  

 

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