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. 

Theme: Transport 

This half term we have an exciting range of learning planned across all subjects.

What We Are Learning This Term

English

In English, we are enjoying the story Grandpa’s Gift by Fiona Lumbers. The children will be writing a recount based on the text, focusing on sequencing events and using descriptive language. We are developing key writing skills including the use of prefixes, progressive verbs, full stops, capital letters and good presentation.

Mathematics

In Maths, the children are learning about 2D and 3D shapes. They are exploring the properties of shapes and using mathematical vocabulary such as vertices, edges, faces and sides. We are also continuing to develop addition and subtraction skills within 100, with a focus on understanding ones and tens and working confidently with larger numbers.

Phonics and Reading

We continue to follow the Little Wandle phonics programme.

• Year 1 children are learning new and alternative sounds in preparation for the Phonics Screening Check in June 2026.
• Year 2 children are focusing on spelling rules and applying these accurately in their writing.

All children will continue to read at least three times a week in school with our trained Little Wandle experts.

History

In History, we are learning about the evolution of transport. The children are finding out about significant individuals such as George Stephenson and Amelia Earhart, and learning about the development of steam trains and aeroplanes.

Science

Our Science topic is Seasons. The children are learning to name the four seasons and the months within each season. They are exploring how and why seasons change, how seasons are different from one another, and the types of weather associated with each season.

Computing

In Computing, the children are developing basic typing and saving skills. They are learning how to change the font style and size, and how to add colour to text when creating simple documents.

Religious Education (RE)

In RE, we are discussing both small and big questions about life and religion. The children are learning that all opinions matter, and they are encouraged to listen respectfully to the views of others.

Art

In Art, the children are exploring collage techniques using a variety of materials. This term, their work is inspired by hot air balloons.

Physical Education (PE)

In PE, the children are practising send and return skills through a range of ball games. They are learning how to defend and attack, developing teamwork, coordination and confidence.

World Book Day 

Streetlife Museum, Hull 

Rain gauges 

Weather reporting 

Christmas Parties! 

D&T - Musical instruments 

Music lessons 

Measuring