We have planned a variety of engaging activities, lessons and enrichment opportunities to help your child develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Throughout the year, we will be continuing to build upon your child’s strong foundation. We will also encourage attainment and progress through oracy, P4C, creativity and deeper thinking, all whilst being reflective of our S.M.I.T.H values.
Year 1 Information
We follow the Monster Phonics scheme in EYFS and KS1. You can find out more about it on their website and you can even download an app to help your children practise their phonics at home. (Please note this app is paid for and not a necessary purchase but is available if you would like to use it – search monster phonics via your app store). Please click the link below to view our Phonics page which has lots of useful information and websites to support your child with phonics at home. https://stmichaelinthehamletschool.com/english/
This is where you will find messages from your child’s class teacher. This updates most frequently and will let parents know about things happening in class such as; day trips, enrichment activities, special events and visitors. Our weekly spellings will also be sent out via Dojo, so it really is the best place to connect with us!
Please also keep an eye on the school story, on here you will find messages, competitions and school events.
Arbor provides a Parent Portal and mobile app to help parents stay connected with their child’s school, manage payments, attendance, and communication.
We also have a school Instagram account where class teachers post pupils work, videos and positive messages for our community.
If you need to contact school the email address: ao@smhsch.co.uk these message will be answered promptly or forwarded to the relevant staff.
Extra information and useful links!
Y1 Phonics Screening Check PowerPoint
We are looking forward to a fantastic year with your child and working in partnership with you to make their time in Year 1 both enjoyable and successful. If you have any questions, concerns, or good news to share, please feel free to approach us.