Y1- Jeffers Class
Welcome to Jeffers Class!
Hello and a very warm welcome to Year 1! Meet the Teacher Presentations click here!
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Hello! My name is Miss Bennett, and I am absolutely delighted to be joining the school as the Year 1 class teacher. I am really excited to be teaching in Jeffers Class this year and getting to know all of the children. I am looking forward to a fantastic year filled with fun, laughter and lots of exciting adventures, as well as discovering and learning lots of brand-new things together. I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things we will achieve as a class!
Autumn Term Topic: "Home Sweet Home"
Our first topic of the year is all about who we are, where we belong and how it all connects to the past. Our 3 P's include:
Person: Me
Place: John Burns Primary School
Point: 1858
What We Are Learning This Term
English: This term, we will begin our English learning with the wonderful Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett. We will explore the story and characters while developing our reading, writing and vocabulary skills. We will create our very own postcards, have a go at writing persuasively, and get creative by rewriting the story in our own imaginative way.
Maths: In Year 1 Maths this term, we will begin by working hard on our place value knowledge, building a strong understanding of number and exploring what numbers are made of. Once we have built these important foundations, we will move on to exploring 2D and 3D shapes, learning to recognise, describe and sort different shapes by their properties.
Science: Our Science topic this term is Animals, including Humans. We will explore the world of animals by learning how to identify and classify different types of animals and discovering what makes them similar and different. We will also investigate the different parts of the human body and learn about our five senses.
Homework - Homework will be shared every Friday.
It will include:
- A maths task linked to the week's learning
- An English task to choose from the homework menu
- Weekly spellings linked to the sound being taught in phonics
- A reading book
Please make sure you read with your child for at least 10 minutes daily, and that you make a comment and sign in their reading record - your support and encouragement makes a huge difference!
PE Days & Uniform
Our PE days are on Tuesday and Friday. Please make sure your child's PE kit is labelled to avoid lost uniform. We also encourage independence—practising getting dressed and undressed at home will really help your child feel confident when changing for PE at school.
A Bit About Me
I have recently moved to London from Maidenhead and am loving life here so far! I love animals and am the very proud owner of two gorgeous dogs, Arthur and Mabel, who are are living back in Maidenhead. When I’m not at school, I enjoy getting lost in a good book and cooking delicious meals for family and friends. I am so excited to be joining the John Burns team and, most of all, to be teaching Year 1 this year. I can’t wait for all the fun, learning and adventures we will have together!
Communication
If you ever have any questions or concerns, or want to talk about your child's progress, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the school office, or catch me at the end of the school day.
I look forward to the year!
Miss Bennett