Welcome to Saint Joseph's Class Page!
Who is St Joseph?
St Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St Joseph of Nazareth lived a life which was filled by faith. He was a righteous man. Joseph was chosen by God as a trustworthy guardian and protector of Mary and Jesus. Joseph spent his life working very hard as a carpenter. Joseph was happy to work to provide for his family. Joseph always showed a great commitment to God, and did as the Lord wanted him to do, no matter how difficult it was. He was humble, gentle and wise.
"An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit"
Matthew 1:21
Who will teach your child in Year 1?
Miss Aimee Read
Year 1 Class Teacher
Mrs Alice Staples
Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Routines in Year 1
- Saint Joseph's homework will be set on a Friday, this will include: Spellings-These will need to be practised at home ready for a test every Thursday. Reading, Writing and Maths homework will also be on alternate weeks. This will need to be completed and sent back in on the following Wednesday on teams.
- Once per term, the children will also have Religious Education Homework.
- P.E will happen every Wednesday and Friday- Please come to school in your P.E kit.
- Reading at home is very important for all children. Children will be rewarded with a reading point if they have read at home five times per week.
- Each week a child will bring home our Class Prayer Bag. Within the bag you will find a cloth (linked to our liturgical season), prayers and religious objects linked to the time of the year. Please use this to pray together as a family.
- Everyday a child will bring home Daisy our class wolf along with a storybook that you can read together overnight.
What is it like to be a child in Year 1 at St Joseph's?
When a child enters Year 1, they transition from play-based learning to a more academic focus in the classroom. It's essential for the children to demonstrate resilience in their work and to persevere, even when things get challenging at first! In Year 1, we strive to make learning enjoyable by delivering fun and engaging lessons.
Each week, the children participate in our special lollipop challenges, where they complete four curriculum-based activities. This not only adds an element of excitement to their learning but also encourages them to engage with different subjects creatively. The children have been learning about how to take care of our environment by exploring their ideas and putting them into our reflections book. We have also focused on how we can say sorry to God through prayer. We additionally have a display in our classroom that highlights how the children are embodying all the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
My hope for Year 1 is to inspire, excite, motivate, and encourage children to become resilient, empathetic, confident, and aspirational individuals who strive to reach their full potential. I hold high expectations for the children to ensure they achieve their best, and I encourage them to set high expectations for themselves as well. The children work incredibly hard throughout the day, following a consistent timetable that includes Guided Reading, Maths, Phonics, Liturgical Prayer, Writing, Maths on Track, and Topic Work.
In Year 1, the children encounter the teachings of Jesus through various subjects, including Religious Education and RSHE. We teach them the importance of loving one another, showing empathy to their peers, equality and following in Jesus' footsteps, using our little way: Little acts, great love, big difference.
Each week, the children participate in our special lollipop challenges, where they complete four curriculum-based activities. This not only adds an element of excitement to their learning but also encourages them to engage with different subjects creatively. The children have been learning about how to take care of our environment by exploring their ideas and putting them into our reflections book. We have also focused on how we can say sorry to God through prayer. We additionally have a display in our classroom that highlights how the children are embodying all the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
My hope for Year 1 is to inspire, excite, motivate, and encourage children to become resilient, empathetic, confident, and aspirational individuals who strive to reach their full potential. I hold high expectations for the children to ensure they achieve their best, and I encourage them to set high expectations for themselves as well. The children work incredibly hard throughout the day, following a consistent timetable that includes Guided Reading, Maths, Phonics, Liturgical Prayer, Writing, Maths on Track, and Topic Work.
In Year 1, the children encounter the teachings of Jesus through various subjects, including Religious Education and RSHE. We teach them the importance of loving one another, showing empathy to their peers, equality and following in Jesus' footsteps, using our little way: Little acts, great love, big difference.
What do our Year 2 children say about their time in Year 1?
Mia- "I like doing science and learning about animals"
Millie- "I like geography and using the inflatable globes and iPads!
Charlotte C- "I love maths and using the clocks"
Blake- "I like the teachers"
Freya- "I like the students, classroom and teachers"
Cooper- "I enjoy phonics and practising words on my whiteboard"
Poppy B- "I enjoy literacy and like writing the gingerbread man story"
Charlotte T- "I like that we always get to do fun lessons everyday"
Tristan- "I loved learning about the history of flight"
Zach- "I like MOT lessons"
Alvin- "I like phonics"
Ruari- "I like that I get to spend time with my friends"
Archie- "Maths is my favourite lesson. I love my teacher!"
How do I contact my child's class teacher?
Our relationships with our families is very important to us and we are more than happy to answer any questions/ concerns you may have throughout the year.
You can email your Class Teacher via SLT@st-josephs.gloucs.sch.uk or you can catch us on the playground after school. We are always happy to help!