Thorp Primary School

Year 1

Welcome to Year 1

Our class teacher for the 2025/26 is Mr Muzyka. Our teaching assistant is Mrs Walsh.

In year 1, we will cover exciting topics to enhance the children’s knowledge and understanding, in-line with The National Curriculum 2014. British Values also underpin our curriculum.

 

Our key topic areas this year are:

Autumn 1: How am I making history?

Autumn 2 : How did we learn to fly?

Spring 1: What is the weather like in the UK?

Spring 2: What is it like here?

Summer 1: How have toys changed?

Summer 2: What is it like to live in Shanghai?

PE

We have PE on Thursday. Please remember to bring your PE kit every week. 

Autumn Term: Outdoor PE kit required.

Spring 1: Indoor PE Kit required.

Spring 2: Outdoor PE Kit required.

Summer 1: Outdoor PE Kit required.

Summer 2: Outdoor and Indoor PE kit required.

Homework

Homework will be sent home at the start of each half term. It includes nine fun and varied activities covering subjects: English, Maths, Science, and other areas of the curriculum. Homework should be completed and returned every Friday so that we can share it with the class.

Key Dates and Events

Our Class Dojo page is regularly updated with key dates, important announcements, and useful information. It’s the best way to stay connected and stay informed about everything happening in school.

Phonics

We recommend that parents practice the Phonics Screening Check with your child at home with these past papers:

2012 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2013 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2014 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2015 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2016 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2017 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2017 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2018 phonics screening check.pdf

 

2019 phonics pupils materials standard.pdf

 

2022 phonics pupils materials standard.pdf

 

2023 phonics pupils materials standard.pdf

 

how to say the phase 5 sounds .pdf

 

Curriculum Overview

 Pictures

We love sharing special moments from our classrooms! All class photos and videos are regularly uploaded to our Class Dojo page.


If you need access or have any questions, please contact the school office, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Year 1 Slideshow