Years 1 & 2

What’s happening at 1/2 this term

We are looking forward to a busy and exciting term ahead! 

We’ve had a wonderful start to the year in Year 1/2, reconnecting with one another and re-establishing our classroom routines. It has been a delight to see students arriving happily each day, demonstrating kindness and working and playing together so cooperatively. This has been a strong and encouraging beginning to the year, and we are excited for the learning ahead.

Below is an overview of what your child will be learning and exploring in the classroom.

English Literacy

Reading and Viewing

Our focus will be on building strong comprehension skills and growing independence in reading. Students will practise:

• Making predictions using text and pictures
• Answering literal questions
• Identifying simple cause-and-effect relationships
• Using decoding strategies to work out unfamiliar words

Speaking and Listening

We will support students to become confident communicators by:

• Asking questions, making offers and giving instructions
• Exploring emotions through words and body language
• Using appropriate vocabulary in both formal and informal settings

Writing

Students will:

• Generate ideas through Talk for Writing and shared experiences
• Write simple sentences using familiar patterns
• Understand that sentences communicate a complete idea
• Use capital letters and full stops consistently
• Attempt to spell unfamiliar words using their phonics knowledge

Mathematics

Number – Place Value

Students will be working with numbers up to 120 and 1000. They will:

• Recognise, represent and order numbers
• Break apart (partition) one-, two- and three-digit numbers in different ways

Addition and Subtraction

We will:

• Add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers
• Use number sentences and part–part–whole thinking
• Develop efficient mental strategies to solve problems

Measurement

Students will:

• Measure and compare length, capacity and mass
• Use appropriate informal units to describe and compare measurements

Problem Solving

Children will:

• Model and solve practical addition and multiplication problems
• Work with money in real-life scenarios
• Explain and communicate their thinking clearly

Counting and Patterns

We will explore:

• Recognising, creating and extending number patterns
• Identifying missing elements in patterns using numbers, shapes and objects

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

This term we will explore:

• Similarities and differences between people
• Identifying thoughts and feelings and how they are influenced
• The impact of positive thinking
• Personal values and using good manners both online and offline
• Understanding basic human needs

 Homework and Home Learning

Thank you for your continued support at home!

Regular home reading is one of the most valuable ways you can support your child’s learning. Students are expected to:

• Read for at least 20 minutes each night (in English or Chinese)
• Record their daily reading in their diary
• Complete homework set by their classroom teacher

The diary provides an authentic reason to write each evening and helps build confidence. Diaries have already been home with the first homework.

Homework and home reading comes back to school for English every WEDNESDAY. New homework and reading goes home every THURSDAY.

Students will have access to:

• Epic
• My Literacy
• My Numeracy
• Sunset Maths
• Jetpack Algebra
• Nessy (coming soon!)

Special Events

Hockey clinic 12th February 

We are excited for a fantastic term of growth, learning and fun. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

The Year 1/2 Team