Week beginning 19th October 2026

Half-term is nearly here and we can't believe how quickly our first term has gone. We are so proud of our little Year 1 children and how well they have managed the transition from Early Years. 

Next term, our Autumn Walk will take place on Wednesday 4th November. Further information about the walk will be shared with parents in a letter shortly, which will also include details of how parents can volunteer to help.

Key Dates and Information

• Monday 12th October - Fraser Portrait Photos
• Friday 23rd October - Break up at 3:00pm for October Half Term
• Wednesday 4th November - Year 1 Autumn Walk (Parent volunteers required)
• Tuesday 8th December (2pm and 5pm) and Wednesday 9th December (9:15 am) - Year 1 and 2 Christmas Performance
• Thursday 11th February - Stour Class Worship 
• Thursday 4th March - Bourne Class Worship
• Monday 28th June - Year 1 Beach Trip

Last week, we sent home with the children their reading records and current reading book. Please make sure this book is returned by Thursday. 

We also sent home their word walls. We will be working on these with the children over a 2-week cycle.

PE days in Year 1 are Tuesdays - please remember to send your child into school every Tuesday in their PE kit.

Learning this week:

English -  We will be writing the end of our story '5 Minutes Peace'.

Maths – We will be learning about the part part whole model and our number bonds to 5 

Science – We are exploring Linda Buck and how she found out about how we smell things.​ 

Computing -  We will be creating our own avatars on Purple Mash

Art – we will be evaluating our Bridget Riley inspired optical illusions.  

Worship theme: 

Our worship theme this week is: Challenges

Joshua 1:9

"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support, 

Miss Finnigan and Miss Cottenham