Welcome to Year 1

Dream Big, Aim High

Caring    Creative    Confident

Meet our team!

A very warm welcome to Year 1, from Mrs Castle, Mrs Radford and we welcome Miss Horton.

This year, our teaching assistants are Miss Parfrement, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Housden and Miss Parkin will also be supporting us this year. 

We have lots of interesting topics in year 1, all built round the mindset of Dream Big Aim High, and we will consider what it might be like to be a Town Planner, an Explorer, an Historian, a Storyteller and a Marine Biologist.  We will be thinking about how we can learn from the past and the mistakes of others and understand that making mistakes is ok and all part of the learning process and having a poistive Growth Mindset.

The following pages will hopefully provide you with as much information as possible. However, if you ever have any problem, concerns or questions, please see a member of staff at the beginning or end of the day, by phoning the office or messaging the class teacher on ClassDojo. 

We are looking forward to a brilliant year in Year 1!

Hello,

I'm Mrs Castle and I am really excited to see you in Year 1!  I have been in Year 1 for many years, although I have taught in Year 2 as well.  I am also Year 1 Lead, Writing Lead and the  Pupil Premium Co-ordinator.  When I am not in school I really enjoy reading, travelling and walking my dog, Sylvie, in the woods. 

Year 1 is a big step up from Foundaion Stage, but we are all here to help you settle in.  Year 1 is very busy, but lots of fun!

Hello,

I'm Miss Parfrement and I work alongside Mrs Castle and the rest of the Year 1 team.  I will support you with English and Maths daily and teach you one afternoon a week for DT and Music.  I love art and in my spare time I like to draw or create pictures on my Ipad. I also love reading like Miss McIntyre! 

Hello,

I'm Mrs Radford and I am the teaching in Lovelace class. I am also the geography and history lead across school. I have a gorgeous little dog at home called Eric and I enjoy taking him on adventures down to Cornwall. 

Year 1 Expectations

In Year 1 we have high expectations of our children. 

• Reading - At least four times a week is expected in Year 1. Every child that reads three times a week (or more) is moved up the reading ladder and entered into a weekly class draw to win a prize plus they can earn Dojo points. Please ensure reading diaries are in school each day. 
• Homework - Homework is mostly Maths based and is set each Friday to be completed by the following Wednesday. The work should be done by the child, it is at their level and should not need your help. Dojo points are given once Homework is complete.
• P.E is twice a week in Year 1 and maybe both inside or outside. We have strict rules on kits.  It is a white t-shirt and black shorts or joggers. Children need trainers (cheap, just in case they get dirty) or plimsolls as sometimes we go outside if the weather is nice. 
• Each child will be sent home with a spelling booklet at the beginning of the year. They will have set spellings for each half term and we will test these in schools as the half term comes to and end. 
• Uniform is non-negotiable at Butler's Hill. This consists of white shirts/t-shirts and black trousers/skirts. School logo jumpers or plain red jumpers are totally fine too.

Working at home

There are lots of ways that you can support your child's learning at home. Here are a few websites/resources that you can use