Welcome to France! (Year One)
Class Information
In Class France our teacher has taught us how to be resilient and to always try our hardest, even when faced with a challenge! We look after each other and are always there to help our friends. Always do your best to be in school everyday. Attendance matters!
Our France class teacher is Mrs Quantick and our amazing teaching assistants are Mrs White and Miss Melia. If you need any support at all with anything regarding your child or their learning please come and speak to the team. Don’t forget to follow our class on Class Dojo and keep up to date with daily activities in our class on Seesaw.
Listen to Mrs Quantick reading one of her favourite stories to you. A great reminder for the new academic year….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onxtBwWos0o&feature=youtu.be
Class News 
https://teach.classdojo.com/#/classes/687f63a4374993b7a7af4dc0/story
Please follow this link to our Class Dojo so you can see our Class Story which gets updated throughout the week.
Water bottles
Please remember to bring in your school water bottle every day. Water bottles must be a sensible bottle with a sports cap. Water is so important to keep our brains working and soaking up all that new knowledge! Water bottles will be sent home every night to be washed and refilled ready for the next day. Water bottles can be bought from the school office for £2.00.
Topics in Year One
In Year One we learn so much! We have three main topics over the year which we cover in our History and Geography lessons. In Geography we will be learning about the local area, the weather in the UK and what it is like to live in Shanghai. In History, we will be learning about how we make history ourselves and what it is like to live in the past, how toys have changed over time and how explorers have changed the world. We also cover lots of other subjects such as Art, DT, PSHE, PE and Music. Take a look at our curriculum overview for more information.
PE
France have PE every Thursday afternoon.
Please make sure that your child comes to school wearing their school PE kit. Children may wear a school tracksuit for outdoor PE.
Homework
France will receive their homework every Friday. It will consist of Phonics homework which follow sounds we have been learning in class. Children should also be visiting Numbots and Times table Rock Stars as part of their homework. The more tasks you complete the more Dojos you will be awarded with.
We love to read in Year 1 and are so happy when children tell us about their favourite books. To improve your child’s reading it is so important to read with them every day, even 5 minutes can make all the difference. Really focus on asking questions about their book as this will help them with their reading comprehension. Children should bring their book bags everyday to school so reading records can be checked. Books will be changed every Friday. If you need any advice with Phonics or your child’s reading please come and speak to Mrs Quantick!
Important Dates
Behaviour and Expectations
Please see below our Class Dojo reward sheet that we are aiming for in Class France. Our classroom environment is one that is positive.
Contact Information
Please contact Mrs Quantick if you have any queries. If you need an appointment this can be arranged within a 48 hour window.
Use of social media platforms as communications tools
- Where staff use social media platforms (such as Seesaw. Class Dojo and others), we will expect a professional, courteous and productive dialogue between staff and parents.
- Parents/carers are encouraged to use Class Dojo to message teachers and open a positive dialogue or contact the school office or meet class teachers at class doors.
- Staff reserve the right NOT to respond to messages which are received out of normal school hours, which are sent via Class Dojo
- Staff reserve the right NOT to respond to messages which are inappropriate, offensive, threatening or abusive.
- Parents/carers MUST only message using polite, courteous and respectful language
- Photos may be shared between parents and staff through school’s approved social media platforms – if they are appropriate, non-offensive and celebratory
- Staff reserve the right to log out of school approved social media platforms after school hours.
- Staff will use our platforms to share news, learning, updates, key notices and to share achievements and celebrations with parents/ carers.
- Parents are encouraged to ONLY message on Class Dojo between the hours of 8.30 and 16.30 on school days.
- Parents must be aware that responses on Class Dojo may be delayed whilst teachers conduct their daily duties and statutory tasks.
- Parents are discouraged from messaging staff on Class Dojo on weekends, after 16.30 and on school holidays. Messages received within these times may not be responded to.
- Teachers may choose to reply to messages outside of school hours, but these decisions rest with individual teachers and may change.
🔐 Safeguarding and Accessibility Notes
– Avoid posting student full names or personal info
– Ensure the page is accessible: clear fonts, alt text on images, mobile-friendly
– Follow your school’s web and privacy policies
Helpful Resources
Please see attached some useful websites and resources to help you with your childs learning.
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page
Year One Timetable
Year 1 class timetable 2025 – 26