Sycamore Tree- Year 1/2 2026 - 2027

Welcome to Sycamore Tree Class!      

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for an exciting new school year. I am really looking forward to welcoming the children into class and getting to know everyone over the coming weeks.

Please have a read through our Autumn Term welcome letter and curriculum overview to find out about all the exciting learning we have planned for this term. You can find these in the files section below.

On this page, you will also find useful information about the term ahead, along with any important dates and key messages that you need to be aware of. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will find our class Twitter feed and a link to Google Classroom.

We love using Twitter to share some of the fantastic learning and experiences taking place in our classroom. Google Classroom will also be used to support learning at home, with spellings, homework and useful documents uploaded throughout the term. If you are on Twitter, please follow @sycamore_tree1 to see our regular updates.

As always, working together is incredibly important in ensuring the very best for your children. If you have any questions, concerns or need any support, please do not hesitate to speak to me at the end of the school day, contact school by phone or arrange an appointment.

I am really looking forward to the year ahead! 🍂📚

Kind regards,

Miss Humphreys 👩‍🏫💕

Maths

During our Maths lessons we will begin by focusing on place value and we will start with identify the value of each digit in a number before moving on to using place value charts and writing numbers in words. Later in the term we will begin to focus on addition and subtraction and using our number bond knowledge.

English

In English, the children will use a variety of different stimulus throughout the term to engage and inspire their writing including Troll Swap, Pumpkin Soup and The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark. In our grammar sessions, the children will look at the different types of sentences (command, statement, question and exclamation) and we will have a huge focus on writing sentences that make sense using full stops and capital letters and including some expanded noun phrases using thoughtful adjectives.

Science

This term, we will be learning about everyday materials. We will explore different materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, glass and fabric, and learn about their properties. We will carry out simple investigations to help us understand more.

History

This term is a topic called 'How Did My Grandparents Used to Live?' which focuses on life in school now compared with what it would have been like in the old GSP school. We will walk in the local area and look at the old school grounds and spot differences on the outside of the buildings. The children will also look at life at home now and then with a focus on toys and games, developments in technolog

Geography

The children the children will be using maps, atlases and globes to locate the UK and Warrington based on a study of the geography of the school and its grounds. From their findings, they will discuss the question, 'What can we find at GSP?'. We will take the children on a local walk around school and create our own sketch maps from this.

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 days are Tuesday and Thursday. As usual, children can come to school wearing their PE kits on these days. Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct kit: house-coloured PE top, black bottoms and no jewellery. It is also important that children wear appropriate footwear and bring a warm, hooded jacket or coat to keep them warm during outdoor PE 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.