Year 1/2
Miss Quixley
Year 1/2 Class Teacher
Welcome to the Year 1/2 Class Page!
"Learning and growing together!”
I am very excited to help the children on their learning journeys as we start the school year! I am very much looking forward to helping the children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. There are lots of new learning and topics to cover, and I am excited about lots of memorable learning experiences along the way.
Each day, we expect our pupils to show our KIT (Kindness, Integrity, Tenacity) values in all that they do, whilst showing mutual respect and tolerance to one another.
To view our Year 1/2 curriculum overview, please see the files section at the bottom of this page. This document will outline the topics for each term, for each area of the curriculum.
In addition to this, you will find the Year 1/2 timetable and our knowledge organisers.
Key Information
Uniform
Our pupil’s should arrive at school in full school uniform, including suitable all-black footwear. Please can you ensure that each part of your child's uniform is clearly labelled with their name. We will always encourage children to be responsible for their own belongings whilst in school.
Reading
At Palace Fields, we have set the expectation that children are reading their phonics books at home every day, as well as having their reading books in school with them every day. Our library is open to the children every break time. Personally, I would love to see the children bringing in their own books so that we can continue to build a positive reading culture in Year 1/2!
Homework
Spelling sheets will be sent home on a Friday if your child is in a spelling group and to return to school on the following Thursday. All children are expected to play Numbots to practice their maths fluency and to read their phonics/reading books at home. Alongside our homework each week, I will be setting up a stand-alone homework quest that should be completed over the course of a few weeks - details can be found at the bottom of this page, along with our curriculum map!
PE
The children will be developing their knowledge and skills of team work and fundamentals this half term. Our PE lessons are on Monday and Friday. Children are expected to have full PE kit for every lesson (ie. plain white top, navy/black shorts and trainers/pumps).
Water Bottles
We encourage children to bring a bottle of water to school daily to keep them hydrated throughout their lessons. The children will have many opportunities throughout the day to have a drink of water. Please remember that juice is not permitted in water bottles stored in class but may be consumed with their snack at break time and packed lunch at lunchtime.
Should you have any concerns or queries, please know that I am usually available to talk at home time or you can make contact with me via Seesaw.
Thanks again for your support,
Miss Quixley
