Sycamore Tree- Year 1/2 2025 - 2026

Welcome to Sycamore Tree Class!      

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break and are looking forward to the new academic year ahead!

Have a read through our Spring Term welcome letter and curriculum overview to see all the exciting things we have planned for the Spring Term. These are in our files section below.   

On this page, you will find some useful information about the term ahead and any key messages that you need to be aware of.  If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see our class Twitter feed and link to Google Classroom. We love to use Twitter to share some of the excellent things going on in class and will use Google Classroom to support learning at home - spellings, homework and useful documents will be uploaded and made available on there.  If you are on Twitter, please follow @sycamore_tree1 to see regular updates.

We are set to have a great term and have some really exciting things planned and lots of new things to learn about. As always it is important that we work in partnership to ensure the very best for your children. If you have any queries or need some support, please do not hesitate speak to me at the end of the day, phone or arrange an appointment. 

Kind regards,

Miss Humphreys 👩‍🏫💕

Maths

During our Maths lessons, children will focus on addition and subtraction, learning to calculate numbers using different strategies and solve simple word problems. They will also practise multiplication and division, understanding groups, arrays, and sharing equally. In measuring length and height, pupils will explore how to compare, measure, and record using standard and non-standard units, developing practical skills they can use in everyday situations.

English

In English, the children will use a variety of different stimulus throughout the term to engage and inspire their writing. They will begin the term by looking at the story Vlad the Flea, an immersive story about the Great fire of London from an animal’s point of view. The children will cover a range of writing genres such as: a story narrative and poetry. Children will also focus on Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.

Science

Our Science lessons this term, the children will be learning about Materials. We will be comparing and grouping different materials, looking at the changing state of materials and learning about the suitability of everyday materials.

History

The children will learn about the Great Fire of London, including when it happened, where it started, and who was involved. They will explore the causes and effects of the fire, how it spread so quickly, and how people responded at the time. Using evidence such as Samuel Pepys’ diary, they will develop their understanding of the event and its impact on London.

Geography

In our Geography topic, the children will be focusing on a UK coastal area compared with the Gold Coast of Australia. A look at the human and physical geography of both areas, note similarities and make comparisons.

Homework - This term, homework will be sent home on a Friday at the end of each week and is to be returned to school the following Wednesday. If you require any help or support with this, please just ask. Thanks for your support. 

PE - This term, our PE is on a Tuesday  and Thursday. As in previous years, children can come to school in their PE kits. Please ensre children are in their correct kit as last year, clothing such as football shirts and other brightly coloured shirts started to be worn in some classes. It is also important children have appropriate footwear and a warm, hooded jacket or coat to keep them warm in colder weather. 

Google Classrooms - Please log in to Google Classrooms and use the invite code in your child's diary. This is where our homework is posted, and any additional links you may want to use for your child will be uploaded there too!

Useful Links

Please find some useful links below.