Chestnut Class

Teachers: Mrs E Dennis-Launder (Mon - Tue) and Mrs G Smith-Little (Wed - Fri)

PE Days for Summer 1: Monday and Thursday

Welcome to Chestnut Class

This half term, our main topic will be Capital Explorer: Discovering the Unique Cities of the United Kingdom. Within the curriculum this half term we will also be studying Plants in Science, Judaism in RE and Programming in Computing.

Homework will be handed out every Friday and should be completed and returned by Wednesday. Homework tasks are designed to reinforce what we have been learning in class and provide additional practice in spellings and maths. We will also be sending home a practice phonics paper each week to practice reading real and alien words.

PE will take place on Monday and Thursday. The lessons will focus on Invasion and Target game skills. Please ensure your child comes to school with a complete PE kit, a plain tracksuit for colder days and appropriate footwear. Earrings should always be removed on PE days.

Regular reading at home is vital to your child’s progress. Please encourage children to read every day and record this in their reading record. We check reading records weekly every Monday, and any support you provide at home makes a significant difference

School Trips

In Year 1, we visit Colchester Zoo in the Spring term. We also visit Chatham Green Wilderness Foundation in the Summer term.

Colchester Zoo | Essex Tourist Guide

Little Waltham Primary School

Chestnut Class

Homework

Phonics Check Resources

Spellings to Learn in Year 1

Curriculum Overview Summer Term

Recommended Reads for Year 1

Parent Welcome Meeting Presentation

Phonics Screening Check - Information for Parents

School Trips