This week we have begun by talking about Pentecost, the birth of the Church and the gift of the Holy Spirit. We have discussed the signs and symbols of Pentecost and the power that it gave the disciples to go forth and spread the Word of the Lord. That responsibility is now ours and we have been thinking hard this week about how we can spread the message of Jesus and His love for us.

This week we have been learning…..

English - this week has been all about PHONICS and the children showing me what they learnt this year …..I have been SO proud of all of them! Well done Year 1, you are my little stars.

Maths - this week the children have been focusing on their addition and subtraction skills, using their numbers lines accurately.

Science - this week we started our new topic all about Seasons and the signs of Summer. We also did some observational drawings of our potato plants……which have really grown over the holidays!!

RE - This week has been all about the story of Pentecost, the signs and symbols and what the disciples were tasked to do.

Topic - this week we started our new History topic all about Significant people in our History.

Art - this week the children painted their Summer trees for our Summer display board.

Many congratulations to this week’s certificate winners…..

Golden Award - All of Year 1 for their amazing Phonics work this week - I am SO PROUD of you all!!

Writing Award - Willow for trying hard in her independent writing.

Maths Award - Eddie for super number line work this week.

Things to note…

Children should have their water bottles each day. Water bottles must be taken home and washed daily. Children can only have plain water in their bottles, not juice or flavoured water.
PE is Monday and Friday
Earrings cannot be worn for PE
Nail varnish cannot be worn for school.
Earrings should only be small, plain, gold or silver studs
Children should have long hair tied back for school
School bags should just be the red book bags you were given in Reception
Please keep reading folders in the children’s school bags so that they have them on the right day - many thanks.
Homework Expectations for Year 1 can be found on the Homework page. Year 1 Homework Expectations - SUMMER TERM — Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School (ourladyassumption-sch.co.uk)
SPORTS DAY FOR KS1 WILL BE DURING THE AFTERNOON OF TUESDAY 28TH JUNE

Despite the legal rules on Covid changing, we still ask parents NOT to send their child to school if they suspect they have covid or have any covid symptoms. We know that children are mildly affected by this virus, but that is not always the case for the adults who teach them and the virus remains highly contagious. We have a number of covid cases throughout school at present - so PLEASE do a test if you are not sure and keep your child at home. Many thanks

IF YOUR CHILD IS OFF SCHOOL WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE THEY MUST TAKE A COVID TEST BEFORE THEY CAN RETURN TO SCHOOL.

We ask you to remain mindful of this when considering whether your child is well enough for school. We must still do all we can to keep each other safe. Mrs Veasey and I will continue to wear visors in class and masks in shared spaces to do all we can to keep each other and your children safe - we ask that you do all you can to keep our class a safe space for everyone. Many thanks for your continued support with this matter.

WE ASK THAT PARENTS INFORM THE OFFICE IF THEIR CHILD, OR ANYONE WITHIN THE HOUSEHOLD HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID - PLEASE INFORM THE OFFICE AND NOT JUST THE CLASS TEACHER. It matters to how your child’s absence is recorded and also allows us in school to keep an eye out for symptoms in your child, or inform other parents that there has been a positive case within the class.

Please do not come onto school grounds if you have tested positive for covid - if you need help getting your child to school you can park on the CHURCH car park, give through to the school office and a member of staff will come to collect your child from your car. Thank-you.

If your child is isolating from school due to Covid 19, or any other illness and they are well enough to work, you can find their work on the HOME LEARNING page of the Year 1 section of the website. I have been using Oak Academy units as they all contain a little video and a task for the children to complete that does not require you to print anything - your child just needs a piece of paper and a pencil!! And maybe some colours for the art activities! https://www.ourladyassumption-sch.co.uk/yr1-home-learning

Please DO NOT send the work into school with your child on their return, but send photos of it through Class Dojo and add work to your child’s profile. You will each get an invite to this through the email you gave to school when your child was in Reception.

If your child is off school, please inform the office and NOT the Year 1 email or Class Dojo. Many thanks

Any questions or queries either catch me or Mrs Veasey at the gate or email using year1@our-lady.blackpool.sch.uk.