Welcome to Diamond Class!
My name is Miss Severn and I am the class teacher for Diamond class.
We are a Year 1 class who work closely with other classes in KS1- Emerald (Year 1/2) and Garnet (Year 2).
Other adults that you might see working in our classroom are: Miss Finney and Mrs Stewart.
Take a look at our classroom environment below...
What we are learning about this half term...
Autumn 2026
English
This half term, we have started our learning with Poetry. We have been looking at the poem 'The Owl and the Pussy cat'. We have read the poem, created text maps to help us remember it and we have begun to write our own version of the poem by including repetition and rhymes.
Maths
In maths we are learning about place value. As part of the unit we have been counting on number lines and tens frames. We have been using equipment such as cube, counters and animals to help identify numbers which are one more, one less, less than, greater than and equal to.
PSHE
We have been learning about 'Being me in my world'. During this topic we have been discussing different scenarios which could happen in and outside of the classroom and the different rewards and consequences we could get. We have thought of our school values and rules to have in the classroom and we have come up with a charter to follow to create a nurturing, safe and secure environment for us all.
Geography
In Geography, we have been learning about spatial senses. We have learnt about what a map is, what a key is and why these are important. We are learning about what a compass is and this having four main compass points being North, South, East and West. We will explore this unit further by creating our own maps of the school grounds and following them to key points.
Weekly Homework
Reading - If children read 3 times a week (and this is signed in their reading records) they will receive a 'Bee a good reader' certificate and be entered into a prize draw!
Spellings - Every Thursday pupils are sent home with statutory spellings to practise for their spelling tests. This is in the format of 'Look, cover, write and check'. The spellings are linked to the children's phonics learning at the current time. They will be tested the following Thursday within the phonics lesson. If your child scores all spellings correct they will receive a spelling certificate.
Autumn 1 Learning curriculum booklet
The curriculum booklet explains what we will be covering in each subject this half term.
Autumn 1 Diamond class forcast
The half termly forecast for Diamond class contains important information for parents including PE days which are Tuesday's and Wednesday's.
Autumn 1 homework
The homework grid for this half term can be seen below. Remember, homework is also on Seesaw and should be submitted there. On completion your child will come home with a certificate of recognition.
Useful information:
Below are a few instructional videos to help you prepare your child for the Year 1 Phonics Check in June.
If you need any further information or assistance please let us know.
Useful websites:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/at-school/assessment-at-primary-school/phonics-screening-check/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
Year 1 Phonics Check Parent Meeting Resources
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