Year Group 1

Welcome to Year 1

 

Please click on the tab, 'Curriculum Information' on the right-hand side drop-down menu to access the Year 1 Curriculum Information Newsletters detailing what we are learning this half-term.

More information about our learning for each topic can be found in our Knowledge Organisers sections for each subject. Please click on the relevant tab on the right-hand side of this page to access these.

 

More information about the learning within this topic can be found in our knowledge organisers for each subject. Please click on the relevant tab on the right-hand side of this page to access these.

Key Information

PE

Year 1 PE day is on a Wednesday.       

Children will need to wear their full Hillcross PE Kit to school on these days and bring their school shoes (and a change of socks in case they get muddy) with them in a carrier bag. This is so that if they get muddy they can change into their school shoes without walking mud throughout the school. Please be mindful of the weather and choose the most appropriate PE kit (tracksuit bottoms in winter and shorts in summer).  Stud earrings and plain watches, if worn, must be removed for all PE lessons and sports activities.

Children wear their house colour T-Shirt for all PE lessons. Round neck coloured t-shirts can be bought from the school uniform shop or can be sourced elsewhere.  When purchasing your child’s t-shirt, they should be round necked, completely plain and as close as possible to the shade of colour shown on the school uniform page.

Children should bring a pair of plimsolls or indoor trainers into school in their PE bag.  These will be kept in school for the whole term, unless the shoes become too small, and we will send them home earlier.

Water Bottles & Snacks 

Children must bring a water bottle to school to ensure they keep hydrated throughout the day. Families can either source their own water bottle in their child’s house colour, or purchase one from the schoolWater bottles must be plain, transparent, in your child's house colour and clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Hillcross water bottles (which are sustainably sourced) are available to purchase via Parentmail and have a lid corresponding to your child's house colour.  A payment item has been set up on Parentmail for all families.  When requesting a bottle, please indicate the quantity you require and which house your child/ren are in.

In Year 1, children are provided with a piece of fruit as part of the government school fruit and vegetable scheme. Please do not provide your child with any additional snacks. 

Pencil Cases

Children are not to bring their own pencil case into school from home - all equipment your child requires for their learning will be provided by the school.

Home Learning

This will be set on Google Classroom on a Friday and must be 'turned in' on a Wednesday.  Please click the tab on the right-hand side of this page, refer to our Home Learning Policy and/or Google Classroom for more information.

Start and the End of the School day.

Year 1 children will be dismissed from their classroom doors at 3pm

If a different adult is collecting your child please inform the school by e-mailing info@hillcross.merton.co.uk.

Year Group Specific Information

The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check will take place from Monday 10th June 2024 to  Friday 14th June 2024. Please see the presentation by clicking on the tab opposite to find out more about the tests, and how we can work together to support and prepare your child.

Get Involved!

There are numerous opportunities for you to join in with the life of the school in the following ways:

  • Attending parent workshop opportunities
  • Accompanying us on School Trips;
  • Volunteering in School
  • Supporting Friends of Hillcross Events (PTA)
  • Parent/Teacher Progress Meetings (Autumn and Spring)
  • Progress Celebration Evenings (Termly)
  • Watching Sports Day (Summer 1)

Safeguarding

Hillcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, governors, visitors, families and children to share this commitment. We have a Child Protection Policy and robust supporting procedures in place. Parents and carers are encouraged to visit the Safeguarding page of our website to find out more about these - please click on the tab on the right-hand side of this page.

If you have any concerns about the well-being or safety of a child at our school or feel that something may be troubling them, you should share this information with an appropriate member of staff straight away.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are:

  • Lisa Francis – Headteacher
  • Lee Christy - Assistant Headteacher
  • Tanja Doig – Assistant Headteacher
  • Steph Mayar – Assistant Headteacher/SENCO

 

Hillcross Primary School, Ashridge Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4EE

020 8542 6936

info@hillcross.merton.sch.uk