Wendell ParkYear 1
Welcome to the Year 1 webpage
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Sladkova (Paua Class) or Ms Ajeti (Aquamarine Class) via the School Office.
Our Friends of Wendell Park (FOWP) class rep is COMING SOON who can be contacted through the School Office.
Please click here to see our 'Meet The Teacher' presentation for this year.
Important Information
Monday - Paua to wear PE kit
Tuesday - Year 1 to all bring in PE Kit
Wednesday - Aquamarine to wear PE kit
Thursday -
Friday -
Named water bottles - please remember it is important that your child brings water to drink during the day; this is one way to ensure that their brains are working to their full potential.
Reading books can be changed on any day as long as the reading record has been signed.
Curriculum
Year 1 Curriculum Overview for 2025/2026
Autumn 1 Curriculum Newsletter
Autumn 2 Curriculum Newsletter
PE Kit
Children will need to come to school dressed in their PE kit when they have a PE lesson.
PE kit:
a plain white t-shirt
dark grey/black long jogging bottoms or shorts
black trainers
Children should wear their normal school jumper
Reading
Please read with your child for at least 10 minutes every evening. Encourage your child to talk about the text and, if possible, give them the opportunity to read aloud.
2 reading books will be given to pupils (1 for each child to read at their ability and 1 to read for enjoyment with a parent).
Reading books can be changed on any day as long as the reading record has been signed.
Phonics
Parent Frequently Asked Questions
Phonics Parent Workshop Powerpoint
Homework
Homework books will be given out every Friday.
If you want to help your child further, we recommend the following websites:
Relationships & Health Education (RHE) Year 1
For more information about the RHE curriculum and topics in Year 1, please click on the Topics Letter and Briefing Sheet. If you have any further queries, please contact Mrs T (RHE Lead) or Mrs Peters (Head of School).