Chestnut Class
Teachers: Mrs E Dennis-Launder (Mon - Tue) and Mrs G Smith-Little (Wed - Fri)
PE Days for Autumn 1: Tuesday and Thursday
Welcome to Chestnut Class
Hello and thank you for visiting our little corner of the school website 🌟
We’re thrilled to begin a brand-new school year filled with learning, laughter, and growth. At Chestnut Class, we believe that education is a team effort, and we’re so looking forward to working closely with you to support your child’s journey.
This Half Term in English: Our focus will be the traditional tale The Three Little Pigs. Through this story, we’ll be developing sentence writing, storytelling skills, and later exploring letter writing. We’ll also be reading a variety of other texts daily to build vocabulary and strengthen comprehension.
In Maths: We’ll be exploring comparing quantities and measures, understanding the composition of numbers from 0 to 5, and investigating 2D and 3D shapes. Hands-on activities and visual learning will help bring these concepts to life.
Topic Highlights
- History: Exploring Toys from the Past
- Science: Seasons and Everyday Materials
- Design & Technology: We’ll be designing and building our very own wind-up toy cars—always a class favourite!
PE Days: PE will take place every Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child comes to school in their full PE kit on these days. For safety, long hair should be tied back and jewellery (including earrings) must be removed.
Homework & Spellings: Homework and new spellings will be sent home every Friday and should be returned by Wednesday. These tasks reinforce classroom learning and offer extra practice. If you ever need support or clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
Reading at Home: Daily reading at home makes a huge difference. Please encourage your child to read each day and record it in their reading log. We check reading records every Monday, and we kindly ask that reading books are brought to school every day, as we read regularly in class.
Working Together: We know that children thrive when parents, carers, and teachers work in partnership. We operate an open-door policy and are always happy to chat if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to check in.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re excited for all the adventures ahead!
Warm regards, Mrs Dennis-Launder & Mrs Smith-Little
Homework
Coming soon
Spellings to Learn in Year 1
Curriculum Overview Autumn Term
chestnut class overview autumn term 1 2025.pdf
Recommended Reads for Year 1
sil y1 recommended reading list.pdf
Parent Welcome Meeting Presentation
Coming soon
Phonics Screening Check - Information for Parents
phonics screening check information for parents.pdf
School Trips
In Year 1, we visit Mountfitchet Castle Toy Museum in the Autumn term. We also visit Chatham Green Wilderness Foundation in the Summer term.
