Boynton Primary School

Mrs. Cooper is our teacher. Mrs. Findlay is our teaching assistant. Miss Catterill is our training teaching assistant. 

Important Class Information

PE: This takes place on a Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Findlay. Please send your child with their PE kits in a named bag so they can get changed before the PE lesson. Please remove all jewellery and ensure long hair (boys and girls) is tied back. 

Reading: Please listen to your child regularly, at least 3 times a week, and record this in their reading record. Reading is about listening to your child, their fluency and their understanding, so please ask lots of questions and discuss the books together. I encourage you to read a wide range of other books too. Please feel free to write these in your reading record as well. 

We are following the Little Wandle phonics scheme in school. In school I will listen to your child read a decodable book 3 times a week. This book will be sent home on a Friday to read with parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles! We also visit the library on a Friday so your child can choose a book to bring home and enjoy. 

Homework: This will be given out on a Friday and will need to be completed and returned on a Thursday.

Spellings: These are linked with the phonics and spelling rules your child is learning. They are handed out on a Friday and need to be returned on a Thursday. Please learn these at home.

Things to bring to school: * Water bottle * Named jumper/cardigan *Reading book and record * Named coat (weather appropriate) *Homework/spellings on Thursday

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 

Summer Term – Sir David Attenborough 

Welcome to the Summer Term in Class One! We are looking forward to a busy and exciting term filled with creativity, discovery and lots of opportunities for learning. The children continue to work incredibly hard and we are proud of the progress they are making every day.

Topic – Living History

This term our topic is Living History, where we will be learning all about Sir David Attenborough. The children will explore his life and achievements, including creating timelines, learning about his family life and discovering the important work he has done to help people understand and protect our planet. To celebrate his incredible life and work, we will also be holding a special 100th birthday party in class!

English

In English, we will be focusing on transcription and letter formation to continue developing neat and accurate handwriting. The children will practise writing strong sentences using capital letters, finger spaces and punctuation correctly. Throughout the term, we will enjoy writing a range of different text types including letters, diaries, stories and party invitations linked to our topic work.

Maths

In Maths, we will continue following the White Rose scheme of learning. This term, the children will focus on multiplication and division, length and height, and statistics. We will continue to build confidence through practical activities, reasoning and problem-solving opportunities.

Reading

We will continue following the Little Wandle phonics programme this term. The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check will take place during the week beginning Monday 8th June. Each child will read three times a week in school with a trained Little Wandle member of staff to help develop fluency, confidence and understanding. Please continue to support your child by reading at home at least three times each week.

Art

In Art, the children will create detailed animal sketches linked to our Living History topic and the work of Sir David Attenborough. We will also learn about the artist Henri Matisse and create colourful snail collages inspired by his famous artwork. The children will complete their own topic book covers using watercolours and animal sketches, developing their painting and observational drawing skills.

Computing

In Computing, the children will begin to explore coding using Scratch and Logo Turtle programmes. They will learn how to create and follow simple instructions, develop problem-solving skills and practise basic coding techniques in a fun and engaging way.

Science

In Science, we will be learning all about plants and life cycles. The children will explore what plants need to survive and grow healthy, including water, sunlight and suitable temperatures. We will also carry out exciting investigations using seeds to discover the best conditions for growth. The children will observe changes over time, make predictions and record their findings like real scientists.

World Book Day 

Streetlife Museum, Hull 

Rain gauges 

Weather reporting 

Christmas Parties! 

D&T - Musical instruments 

Music lessons 

Measuring