Croeso i Reception / Year 1

Welcome to Reception / Year 1's class page where you will find important information and updates from the class.

Our class is made up of 25 wonderful pupils, 13 Reception and 12 Year 1's. Miss Holmes teaches the class with Mrs Morris, Mrs Jones and Miss Williams supporting as well. Mrs Williams teaches the class on a Thursday and Friday afternoon. 

We are all:

- ambitious, capable learners

- enterprising, creative contributors

- ethical, informed citizens

- healthy, confident individuals.

Important Class Information:

Monday and Wednesday- PE Days. Please can all children come to school wearing their PE kits these days. This includes a yellow PE top and leggings/ trousers or shorts with suitable footwear. 

Summer Term 2026

 

This term, our Reception and Year 1 class will be diving into our exciting new topic, What Lies Beneath… The Ocean?

Through stories, art, role play, music, and hands-on investigations, the children will explore the fascinating underwater world. We will discover a range of sea creatures and their habitats, learn about life beneath the waves, and use our imaginations to describe and create our own ocean environments. Using engaging texts such as Somebody Swallowed Stanley, we will also begin to understand the importance of looking after our oceans and the impact of pollution on marine life.

Throughout the topic, children will develop their literacy skills through descriptive writing, storytelling, and creative activities. In science, we will explore materials and learn about the importance of clean water for living things. Our expressive arts work will focus on creating ocean-themed artwork using a variety of techniques and materials.

This topic will inspire curiosity, creativity, and a sense of responsibility as children learn about the wonders of the ocean and how we can help protect our world.

See below for our topic overview:

Spring Term 2026

This term, our Reception and Year 1 class will be exploring Bright Lights, Big City, with a special focus on China and the story of Mulan.

Through stories, art, role play, music, and hands-on activities, the children will learn about life in a big city and discover different aspects of Chinese culture, including Chinese New Year, traditions, and celebrations. We will also use Mulan to explore important values such as bravery, kindness, and believing in yourself.

This topic will encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence as the children learn about the wider world.

See below for our topic overview:

 

 

Autumn Term 2025

This term, our class will be exploring the wonderful topic of Inside Out!

We’ll be finding out all about ourselves—our bodies, feelings, and what makes us unique. From learning how to keep our bodies healthy to exploring emotions and friendships, we’ll use stories, art, and hands-on activities to help us understand more about who we are, both inside and out.

Get ready for a journey of discovery, creativity, and fun as we learn more about ourselves and each other!

See below for our topic overview:

 

Some of the work we have been doing:

 

The children have access to a variety of different apps from home to support their learning. These include Spelling Shed, Mathletics, Times Table Rockstars and Oxford Owl. Please click the links below to access the websites. If you need your child's login details, please contact Miss Holmes. 

             

We are encouraged to use our Welsh language skills throughout the school day. 

Cyw is a great website to play Welsh games and practise your Welsh skills.

Please make sure you sign up to GroupEd to see your child's learning, to contact Miss Holmes easily and to receive important updates.