Welcome to Year 1 

Class Teacher: Miss Wainwright

Teaching Assistant: Miss Haries

 

Hello and welcome to Year 1!

We couldn’t be more excited to begin this school year with all of you. This year promises to be filled with curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning, and we can’t wait to begin this journey together. In our classroom, we will build a caring and inclusive community where every student’s voice is valued and respected.

Throughout the year, you and your families will find updates about what we are learning, important dates, and classroom highlights on this page.

Miss Wainwright & Miss Haries

 

Welcome Prayer

Dear God, 

Thank You for bringing our class together on this new journey of learning.

As we gather together in September, I ask that You bless each child with curiosity, courage, and joy in discovering new ideas.

Please fill our minds with understanding and our hearts with kindness.

Guide us to support one another, listen well, and grow in respect and care throughout the year.

Lord, walk with us from the first lesson to the last, and may all we do reflect Your goodness.

In Jesus’ name we pray.

Amen

General school information

• School starts at 9:00am with the school gates opening at 8:35am
• Please inform the office if your child is absent. 
• Please ensure the office staff have your up to date contact details.
• All children need to be in the correct school uniform each day, including black school shoes. 

Year 1 key information

►Reading - Reading is at the heart of all our learning at Holy Family. To support this at home, please could all children ensure that they read their school reading book every night and that the planner is signed by an adult. Children will need to bring their reading book and planner back to school each day. Books are closely matched to their reading ability and will be changed as they improve and can answer comprehension questions about the text.

►Spellings - Every Monday, all children will receive a new spelling list based on spelling rules/patterns which will have been our focus in class. Please can all children learn the given spellings, ready for the following Friday spelling test. 

►Homework - All children will be given weekly English or maths homework. This is to be completed and returned to school as required. 

►PE - PE will take place twice a week. All children must have the correct school PE kit of white t-shirt and black/ Navy shorts and trainers. (Track suits may be worn as the weather turns colder). Please ensure that all children have trainers to enable them to fully participate in this key subject. 

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Please don't hesitate to contact me at school if you have any questions or concerns.