Year 1 - Hedgehog Class

 

Welcome to the fun and exciting world of Year 1, where we take all the wonderful skills that the children have learnt in Early Years Foundation Stage and develop them as they start to experience the National Curriculum. We make learning as fun as possible, using a range of different teaching styles to make sure that all children are able to access new concepts and succeed in their learning. Year 1 promotes independence, responsibility and hard work - as well as lots of fun!!! Our aim is for the children to deepen their knowledge and understanding in a relaxed, exciting and engaging environment where we set them up to become enthusiastic, lifelong learners.

Year 1 is made up of two classes - Hedgehogs and Squirrels. 

The Hedgehog class teacher is Miss Paynter. Our teaching assistants are Mr Collins, Miss Ritson and Ms Bewsy and we are also taught by Mrs Mahmoud who leads PPA sessions.

Communication

The communication between yourselves as parents and myself as a teacher is paramount, so I thought it would be helpful if you knew when and how to liaise with me. It is best to email any messages via the school office. Class Dojo can also be used for messaging me. Please allow 48 hours for me to reply to emails. If you feel that you need to speak with me in person, please email to arrange an appointment.

For all urgent messages or enquiries please call the school office on 01235 813304.

Important information:

School starts at 8.40 a.m.  (the doors are open from 8.30 a.m.)  

From this September, school ends at 3.10 p.m.

Drop-off and pick-up are from the classroom door.

P.E. - Every Monday. Please come to school wearing full and correct P.E. kits.

Book bags - Ensure that these are brought to school every day.

Reading records - We have moved over to online reading records!  Website:  https://boomhub.app/

School dinners - Ensure that these are booked in advance on School Grid.

Important Dates:

Wednesday 4th September 8.40a.m.  -  Term 1 begins

Wednesday 11th September 3.30-4.30 - Meet the teacher (in Squirrels Classroom)

Friday 13th September - PTA Uniform sale

Friday 27th September - PTA Cake sale

Thursday 24th October - PTA Disco

Friday 25th October - PTA Non-uniform day and break up (3.10pm)

Tuesday 5th November 8.40a.m. - Term 2 begins

Tuesday 5th November - Flu vaccinations

Thursday 7th November - Individual photos

Friday 15th November - PTA Cake sale

Wednesday 20th November - PTIs online (Parent's evening)

Thursday 21st November - PTIs in person (Parent's evening)

Friday 29th November - PTA Xmas Fayre 

Tuesday 3rd December - Panto at Newbury Corn Exchange for Years 1-4

Friday 20th December - PTA non-uniform day and break up for Christmas holidays

Monday 6th January 2025 - Term 3 begins

Friday 24th January 2025 - PTA Cake sale

Friday 14th February 2025 - break up (3.10pm)

Monday 24th February 2025 - Term 4 begins

Thursday 6th March 2025 - Class photos

Wednesday 12th March 2025 - PTIs online (Parents Evening)

Thursday 13th March 2025 - PTIs in person (Parents Evening)

Tuesday 25th March 2025 - Mother's Day shopping

Thursday 3rd April 2025 - PTI Disco

Friday 4th April 2025 - Break up for Easter

What Makes Our World So Wonderful?

Curriculum Snapshot Term 1