Welcome to Spencer Class!

 Class Teacher: Mrs Weston

 Classroom Assistant: Mrs Holifield

Spencer class is full of discovery, growth, and adventure in learning! This is a special stage in your child's educational journey, where we focus on laying a strong foundation for their future success.

In Year 1, we aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to explore their full potential. We understand that each child is unique, with their own talents and interests, and we are dedicated to helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our approach centres on:

Nurturing Individual Growth

We recognise the importance of supporting each child's personal development. Through kindness, encouragement, and patience, we will guide each child in building confidence, resilience, and a love of learning. 

Growing Talents

Every child brings their own set of skills and abilities to the classroom. We will celebrate their strengths and provide opportunities for them to discover and develop new talents, whether in reading, maths, art, science, P.E., music or other areas. 

Support Every Step of the Way 

Learning is a journey, and we are here to walk alongside each child every step of the way. Our teaching team is committed to providing individualised support, fostering collaboration, and creating an inclusive environment where all children thrive. 

A Meaningful Learning Journey

In Spencer Class, we embark on a rich and varied curriculum designed to ignite curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Through hands-on activities, creative projects, and interactive lessons, we aim to make learning exciting, engaging, and meaningful. 

We like to work closely with parents to ensure each child's time in Year 1 is a positive and rewarding experience. Together, we can nurture a love of learning that will last a lifetime. 

Our Learning Journey

This term, we are embarking on an exhilarating learning journey that promises to ignite our imaginations and expand our knowledge! We will travel back in time to the Jurassic era, exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs and uncovering their historical significance. In Maths, we will employ the part-part-whole method to master addition and find the difference, while also learning the value of numbers up to twenty, enhancing our mathematical skills.

To fuel our creativity, we will dive into the enchanting story of The Girl and the Dinosaur, inspiring us to write our own thrilling tales filled with adventure and imagination. Key Stage 1 will also come alive with our Christmas nativity, The Fleece Force, where we will perform joyfully, celebrating the festive spirit together.

In Science, we will engage with everyday materials by collecting, identifying, classifying, observing, and naming them. With our newfound knowledge, we will create a moving dinosaur within a dazzling Jurassic scene. Furthermore, we will channel our inner potters by crafting beautiful Christmas decorations from clay, learning about the fascinating processes of kilns and glazing.

What an exciting term awaits us!