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KS1
In Key Stage 1 our aim is to build upon the progress made in the Early Years Foundation Stage by continuing to provide the children with the skills they need to become effective independent learners.
Our Year 1 teachers are as follows:
- Hedgehog Class - Miss Waller
- Owl Class - Miss Glasse
- Otter Class - Mrs M Taylor and Mr Hammond
Our Year 2 teachers are as follows:
- Fox Class - Mr Webber (Key Stage 1 Phase Leader)
- Badger Class - Miss Parmenter
You can contact the Year 1 team via email y1team@gusfordprimary.net or contact the Year 2 team via email y2team@gusfordprimary.net
See below our half termly 'Curriculum Overview' and other useful information.
We also regularly update our Facebook page with our learning - please keep an eye on that too!
Our school day:
Our school day begins with a soft start, where children come in and complete arithmetic work. We then move onto our morning lessons, of English skills (phonics or reading, spelling, grammar and handwriting and writing) and Maths.
At lunchtimes and playtimes, we spend time as phase where we have a variety of fun activities.
Our afternoon sessions focus on the foundation subjects of Science, History or Georgraphy alongside Spanish, Religious Education (RE), Physical Education (PE), Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE and RSE), Computing, Music, Design Technology (DT) or Art.
There are also planned opportunities to develop oracy skills throughout the day. These focus on developing a variety key speaking and listening skills necessary for effective communication and collaboration. As part of this, children visit the library weekly where they can immerse themselves in reading.
We run a range of lunchtime and after school clubs alongside an extensive programme of trips and visits to add depth, variety and colour to our curriculum.
Year 1 Curriculum Overviews
Year 2 Curriculum Overviews
Year 1 and 2 Useful Information