Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2)
Teacher: Mrs Walbyoff
Teacher: Miss V Cox
Teacher: Miss O Lyford
Teaching Assistant: Miss Rayfield (HLTA)
Teaching Assistant: Miss Jaggs
Term 1
This term, our Geography-based topic will see us exploring the text Chicken in the Kitchen by Nnedi Okorafor, which tells the story of a Nigerian girl’s courage to protect the African traditions she loves. We will explore the characters and settings, using adjectives to add detail and description to our writing. We will also write instructions for preparing a yam, just like the little girl in our story, giving us the opportunity to practise important food preparation skills, including slicing, peeling and chopping a variety of fruits and vegetables. We will then use these skills to design and make our own healthy snacks.
In Geography, we will develop our mapping skills by identifying human and physical features of Africa and using the points of a compass to give directions. We will explore aerial photographs of our school before creating our own maps of a familiar location, including a clear key.
In Music, we will listen and respond to The Carnival of the Animals, exploring rhythm, tempo and movement as we create simple actions to accompany the music.
Reminders And Routines
- Healthy named snack (please no glass containers)
- Named uniform and belongings - this will help us to reunite your child with any misplaced items!
- Water in a named bottle to drink throughout the day
- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Your child(s) phonics book will be changed every Monday. Please make sure your child(ren) brings in their bookbag on this day.
If you need to speak to a member of the Year 1 Teaching Team, please email the school office at office@gloryfarmschool.co.uk. We will endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours.
PE Days - Term 1
Children should come to school dressed in their PE kit on Tuesday and Thursday.
Key Stage 1 Homework
Websites To Support Learning
Year 1 Newsletters 2026/2027
Key Stage 1 Newsletter Term 1 2026
