• Curriculum Overview
• Homework
• Letters
• Knowledge Organisers
• Gallery of Class Work

Welcome to Willow Class!

Miss Jackson welcomes you to Willow Class.

We are a mixed class of Year 1 and 2 children. We are fun, curious and love our learning. In Willow class we are supported by Mrs Gardener.

Welcome back to our second term; we hope you enjoyed the break. Our big question this term is ‘What makes the fantasy genre special?’ In history, we will explore the significance of Florence Nightingale and what she achieved during her lifetime, including hospital conditions in Crimea before and under her charge. We will also learn about Mary Seacole and compare their achievements. In science, we will investigate the seasons, identify key seasonal changes and carry out an investigation into rainfall.

In English, we will explore ‘Jim and the Beanstalk’ by Raymond Briggs. We will continue to focus on the key features of sentence writing, including finger spaces, capital letters and full stops. We will also expand sentences using ‘and’, explore different sentence types and create our own short narratives.

In phonics, children will continue with the Twinkl Phonics programme. Year 1 will continue to learn Level 5 sounds, while Year 2 will continue learning Level 6 sounds and spelling rules.

In Maths, Year 1 will begin the term by looking at numbers to 100 and exploring number structure before moving on to 3D shapes. We will continue to practise number bonds within and to 10, as well as skip counting and fluency in each lesson. Year 2 will begin the term by looking at subtraction before revisiting shape and ending the term with multiplication and division. We will also practise skip counting and fluency in each lesson.

In DT, we will make moving pictures using mechanisms including sliders, wheels, flaps, levers and pivots. In Computing, children will learn that different devices can capture photographs and will gain experience capturing, editing and improving photos. In Music, we will learn about tempo through the unit ‘Snail and the Mouse’. In RE, we will answer the question ‘Why does Christmas matter to Christians & how do people celebrate it?’ In PSHE, we will explore what makes us special and unique. Year 1 will also continue working towards their DT licence.

With Christmas quickly coming upon us, we have planned lots of fun Christmas activities including the nativity. This year we will be performing ‘The Haybale Hotel’. Children have now received their scripts to practise at home. Please ensure these are put back into book wallets as we will be practising in small groups daily. 

Children will continue to have independent ‘Explore and Learn’ time, including Play Projects that support teamwork, communication and storytelling.

Reminders:

PE takes place on a Wednesday and Thusday afternoon with Mrs Gardener and Miss Jackson. Please ensure PE kit is worn. We will be taking part in dodging games and cricket.

Miss Jackson's PPA time takes place on Tuesday afternoons, when the class will be covered by Mrs Balloch.

Miss Jackson's SENCo time is on Thursday afternoon, when the class will be covered by Mrs Cordell and Mrs Gardener.

Please ensure your child has clothes for all weathers in school (including a coat), we try to get outside as much as we can!