Welcome to Kestrel class 2026-2027!
homework expectations
Weekly Homework Expectations for Year 1/2
Read 3 x weekly (more is always encouraged please) – Reading diaries to be signed to earn 10 minutes of Golden Time
Reading Diaries will be checked on a Friday.
PE days are a TUESDAY - please come into school in PE kit, weather appropriate.
Autumn 1
Please click on the link below to see what we will be learning this term.
The homework sheet will be sent out via Scopay and printed at the beginning of every half term with ideas of projects they could complete to support their learning of the themes we will be covering. Attached below is a copy of the Autumn 1 homework sheet just in case;
Maths:
This term, Kestrels will be developing their understanding of place value within 20. We will explore the value of different numbers, compare and order them, and use this knowledge to solve addition and subtraction calculations within 20 using practical resources, pictorial representations and number facts.
English:
This term in English, children will be developing their writing skills through a range of exciting texts and genres. We will begin by using How to Sneak Your Monster into School to learn how to write clear instructions, before moving on to narrative writing inspired by All Through the Night, where children will explore characters, settings and storytelling. To finish the term, we will enjoy exploring poetry, experimenting with language and rhythm as we create and share our own poems.
Topic:
This term in History, we will learn about the important role of the police and how policing has changed over time. We will discover how policing in the UK began, learn about significant figures such as John Peel and John Kent, and explore how the role of police officers has developed from the watchmen of the past to the police force we know today. By the end of the unit, children will understand why the police are important and the responsibilities they have in helping to keep us safe.
Science:
This term in Science, we will explore the exciting topic of Energy and Forces. We will investigate different sources of energy and where energy comes from, as well as learning about light, sound, heat and movement through a range of hands-on activities and investigations. Throughout the unit, we will discover how energy helps us in our everyday lives, explore how objects move when pushed or pulled, and develop their understanding of the world around them as young scientists.
