Meet the Staff
Mrs C McAdam – Teacher
Miss K Trotter – Teaching Assistant
Miss B Lee – TA Apprentice
Maths
Maths
In Year 1, the children are taught:
Number and Place Value
- Count to and across 100, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, or from any given number.
- Count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals; count in multiples of 2s, 5s and 10s.
- Given a number, identify 1 more and 1 less.
- Identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least.
- Read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words
Addition and Subtraction
- Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (−) and equals (=) signs.
- Represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20.
- Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including 0.
- Solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems such as 7=? – 9
Multiplication and Division
- Solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher.
Fractions
- Recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
- Recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
Measures
- Compare, describe and solve practical problems for:
lengths and heights [for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half]
mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]
capacity and volume [for example, full/empty, more than, less than, half, half full, quarter] time [for example, quicker, slower, earlier, later] - Measure and begin to record the following:
lengths and heights
mass/weight
capacity and volume
time (hours, minutes, seconds) - Recognise and know the value of different denominations of coins and notes
sequence events in chronological order using language [for example, before and after, next, first, today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon and evening] . - Recognise and use language relating to dates, including days of the week, weeks, months and years.
- Tell the time to the hour and half past the hour and draw the hands on a clock face to show these times.
Geometry – Properties of Shape
- Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including:
2-D shapes [for example, rectangles (including squares), circles and triangles]
3-D shapes [for example, cuboids (including cubes), pyramids and spheres].
Geometry – Position and Movement
- Describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.
Mental Maths Targets
By the end of Year 1 children should be able to:
- Count forwards and backwards to 100 from any given number
- Count in 2s, 5s and 10s
- Know numbers 1 more and 1 less than any number to 10
- Know odd numbers and even numbers
- Know number bonds and number facts for all numbers up to 20 eg 13+2=15, 9+6=15, 8+7=15
- Double and halve all numbers to 10
English Writing
English Writing
In Year 1, children are taught:
Spelling
- Write from memory, simple dictated sentences containing the GPCs and words taught so far.
- Spell words containing each of the 40+ phonemes taught so far. Most words can be deciphered.
- Spell words using the prefix un- e.g. unhappy, unfair; the suffixes –ing, -ed, -er and –est where no change is made to the root word.
- Spell most common exception words in the YR 1 spelling appendix.
- Recognise and spell a set of simple compound words.
- Understand the difference between singular and plural. Add suffixes s and es to words e.g. cats, witches, catches.
- Name the letters of the alphabet in order.
Handwriting
- Most letters are correctly formed and orientated, including lower case, capital letters and digits; there may be some inconsistency in size.
- Capital letters formed correctly for some names of people, places and the days of the week.
Some spaces are left between words, although inconsistent. - Most letters sit on the line correctly.
Composition and Purpose
- Compose sentences orally before writing; talk about where the sentence begins and ends.
Attempt to write appropriately to the task. - Sequence simple sentences and sentence-like forms to form short narratives based on real or fictional experiences.
- Compose orally and write simple poems.
- Re-read writing to check it makes sense.
- Discuss own writing with others; make simple changes where suggested.
Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
- Write sentences or sentence-like structures which can be clearly understood.
Often use ‘and’ to join words and clauses. - Sometimes use a capital letter and full stop to show sentence boundaries; sometimes use question mark or exclamation mark in the right place.
- Sometimes use a capital letter for the names of people and places, days of the week, and for the personal pronoun ‘I’.
- Sometimes include adjectives for description.
- Begin to some features of Standard English e.g. I did.
English Reading
English Reading
In Year 1, children are taught:
Word Reading
- To apply phonic knowledge to decode words
- To speedily read all 40+ letters/groups for 40+ phonemes
- To read accurately by blending taught GPC
- To read common suffixes (-s, -es, -ing, -ed, etc.)
- To read multisyllable words containing taught GPCs
- To read contractions and understanding use of apostrophe
- To read aloud phonically-decodable text
- To read Y1 common exception words, noting unusual correspondences between spelling and sound and where these occur in words.
- To accurately read texts that are consistent with their developing phonic knowledge, that do not require them to use other strategies to work out words.
- To reread texts to build up fluency and confidence in word reading.
Comprehension
- To check that a text makes sense to them as they read and to self- correct.
- To draw on what they already know or on background information and vocabulary provided by the teacher.
- To explain clearly their understanding of what is read to them. To become very familiar with key stories,
- fairy stories and traditional tales, retelling them and considering their particular characteristics
- To recognise and join in with predictable phrases
participate in discussion about what is read to them, taking turns and listening to what others say. - To discuss features and layout.
- Learning to appreciate rhymes and poems, and to recite some by heart.
- Discussing word meanings, linking new meanings to those already known
- Discussing the significance of the title and events
- Making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done
- Developing inference though use of pictures
- To develop their knowledge of retrieval through images.
- To retell familiar stories orally
- To sequence the events of a story they are familiar with
Science
Science
In Year 1, children are taught:
- identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
- identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
- observe changes across the 4 seasons
- observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies
- identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
- identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
- describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets)
- identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense
- distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made
- identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock
- describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
- compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties
History
History
In Year 1, children are taught:
Units of work
- My Family History
- Great Inventions Transport
- Holidays
- Rosa Parks (Black History Month)
Historical Chronology
- where the people and events I have studied fit on a basic timeline.
- a few similarities and differences between ways of life at different times.
- a few people in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements.
- put a few objects/ events in order.
Historical Concepts
- to identify similarities and differences between different times.
- tell you about some of the people or events from my work.
- give more than one cause of an event and give a reason why people in the past acted as they did.
- reflect on the significance of what I have learnt about the past.
Historical Interpretation
- develop an awareness of the past and can comment on what or how I found things out.
- understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past.
- tell you a few ways of how the past has been presented or described.
- understand the importance of basing my ideas on evidence.
- developing the skills of presenting an idea and raising questions about the past.
Historical Enquiry
- analyse artefacts.
- ask questions.
- think how I might find out answers.
- developing skills to study history by hypothesising, questioning, and investigating.
- choose & use parts of stories and other sources of information to show I know and understand key features of events or people’s lives studied.
Historical Communication
- use common words & phrases relating to passing of time.
- tell you about a time before I was born and can compare aspects of life in different periods linked to significant people or people, I know in different ways using every day historical terms.
- recount stories accurately and explain why some people and events were important.
Geography
Geography
In Year 1, children are taught:
Units of work
- Our Local Area
- People and Communities
- Animals and their habitats
Locational Knowledge and Place Knowledge
- name & locate world’s 7 continents and 5 oceans.
- name, locate & identify characteristics of the 4 countries & capital cities of the UK & surrounding seas.
- understand geog. similarities and differences through studying the human & physical geography of a small area of the UK & contrasting non-European country.
Fieldwork
- use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of my school and its grounds.
- complete a chart to express opinions during fieldwork.
- use first-hand observation to investigate places-the school grounds, the streets around and the local area.
- recognise and record different types of land use, buildings and environments.
Use of Geographical Vocabulary
- use and understand basic geographical specific vocabulary relating to human and physical geography.
- use specific key vocabulary to describe physical features (beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season, weather), key human features (city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour, shop, address).
- use mathematical vocabulary to describe position and location.
Using Globes, Maps and Plans
- use world maps, atlases and globes to identify UK & its countries.
- identify the countries, continents and oceans studied.
- identify the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles.
- use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features.
Mapwork Skills
- follow a route on prepared maps (left/right) & find information.
- use simple compass directions (NSEW).
- use locational and directional language (e.g. near and far; left and right) to describe the location of features and routes on a map.
- make a simple map (e.g. from a story).
- use & construct basic symbols in a key.
Human and Physical Geography: Enquiry Skills and Communication
- use observational skills and ask and respond to questions.
- identify seasonal/ daily UK weather patterns
- study the key human and physical features of the surrounding environment of my school.
- begin to explain how/why.
- find information from aerial photographs.
- use and apply maths to help me to show learning.
Computing
Computing
In Year 1, the children are taught:
Units of Work
- Online Safety
- Purple Mash
- Grouping
- Pictograms
- Lego Builders
- Animated Story Books
- Programming
- Technology Outside School
E-Safety and E-Sense
- keep my password private.
- tell you what my personal information is.
- tell an adult when I see something unexpected or worrying online.
- recognise an age-appropriate website.
- agree and follow sensible e-safety rules.
Programming
- give instructions to my friend and follow their instructions to move around.
- describe what happens when I press buttons on a robot.
- press the buttons in the correct order to make my robot do what I want.
- describe what actions I will need to do to make something happen and begin
- to use the word ‘algorithm.’
- begin to predict what will happen for a short sequence of instructions.
- begin to use software/apps to create movement and patterns on a screen.
- use the word ‘debug’ when I correct mistakes when programming.
Data Handling
- talk about the different ways that information can be shown.
- use technology to collect information, including photos, video and sound.
- sort different kinds of information and present it to others.
- add information to a pictograph and talk to you about what I have found out.
Multimedia
- be creative with different technology tools.
- use technology to create and present my ideas.
- use a keyboard or a word bank on my device to enter text.
- save information in a special place and retrieve it again.
Technology in our Lives
- recognise the way we use technology in our classroom.
- recognise ways that technology is used in my home and my community.
- use links to websites to find information.
- begin to identify some of the benefits of using technology.
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Contact Information
Headteacher: Mrs E Harrison
Fenby Avenue
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4UB
01325 380725 | admin@stjohnsceacademy.co.uk
Our School
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘Outstanding.’ We provide high-quality teaching from caring, conscientious staff who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
Christian values are fostered within our friendly school and we were rated ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). We have links with Darlington Deanery and the Durham Diocese.
We are part of DND Learning Trust
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Year 2 had a wonderful time investigating technology from the past!
Please see our PE days for this term. Children will now be coming into school in their PE kit on their PE day from Monday. School PE kit includes:
Black plimsolls or trainers; black shorts.
Plain-white t-shirt.
In winter months, children are encouraged to wear long plain black bottoms (tracksuit bottoms/leggings) and a royal blue hoody.
No jewellery (earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces etc.) are to be worn for PE lessons.
Black plimsolls or trainers; black shorts.
Plain-white t-shirt.
In winter months, children are encouraged to wear long plain black bottoms (tracksuit bottoms/leggings) and a royal blue hoody.
No jewellery (earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces etc.) are to be worn for PE lessons.
As part of Year 2's history topic ' How technology has changed over the last 60 years'
We are looking for some donations of the following please:
-CD Walkman
-CDs
-Tape player
-Games consoles
-Old cameras
-Video games
-Vhs/tapes that children could watch
-Mobile phones/telephones
-Computers/laptops
They don't need to be working.
Thank you
We are looking for some donations of the following please:
-CD Walkman
-CDs
-Tape player
-Games consoles
-Old cameras
-Video games
-Vhs/tapes that children could watch
-Mobile phones/telephones
-Computers/laptops
They don't need to be working.
Thank you
We are looking forward to seeing the children today!
Doors open at 8:45 and close at 8:55.
See you then!
Doors open at 8:45 and close at 8:55.
See you then!
WELCOME BACK!
We hope you have all had a wonderful summer break! We are looking forward to seeing the children tomorrow for what will be an amazing year. Further updates will follow but we wanted to to remind you all of our uniform expectations as we start a new academic year at St John's.
UNIFORM
Please be reminded of uniform policy and expectations. All children at St John’s are expected to wear a school uniform. We want our children to be proud to wear their school uniform as it helps to promote our ethos, provides a sense of belonging and sets the tone for the importance of their education.
Our uniform consists of:
• Royal blue sweatshirt/cardigan.
• Sky blue/white polo shirt.
• Grey trousers/skirts/pinafore dresses.
• Blue/white checked summer dress.
• Girls – grey tights or white socks.
• Boys – black/grey socks.
• Plain black shoes/trainers/plimsolls (trainers must be plain black)
Children are not permitted to wear makeup, fake nails, fake eyelashes or any jewellery such as loopy earrings, bracelets or necklaces. Earrings should be simple studs and not worn on PE days. Hair should be tidy, preferably tied up with a small tie in school colours and no extreme hair styles.
PE KIT
• Black plimsolls or trainers; black shorts.
• Plain-white t-shirt.
• In winter months, children are encouraged to wear long plain black bottoms (tracksuit bottoms/leggings) and a royal blue hoody.
• No jewellery (earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces etc.) are to be worn for PE lessons.
Children will be able to come to school in their PE kit on PE days. Children must wear a school PE kit only on these days. PE days will be sent out on Friday.
Picture examples of both sets of uniform can be viewed here: https://www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk/school-uniform/
Logos / initials are not insisted upon so uniform can be purchased at many supermarkets, other clothing shops and second-hand retailers. Darlington Local Authority in Partnership with Darlington Cares operates a School Uniform Exchange which is located on the ground floor of Feethams car park behind Boyes.
Uniform with the school logo and the option to add your child’s initials, can be ordered through Darlington based company, ALR Embroidery. Further details can be found on their website.
We hope you have all had a wonderful summer break! We are looking forward to seeing the children tomorrow for what will be an amazing year. Further updates will follow but we wanted to to remind you all of our uniform expectations as we start a new academic year at St John's.
UNIFORM
Please be reminded of uniform policy and expectations. All children at St John’s are expected to wear a school uniform. We want our children to be proud to wear their school uniform as it helps to promote our ethos, provides a sense of belonging and sets the tone for the importance of their education.
Our uniform consists of:
• Royal blue sweatshirt/cardigan.
• Sky blue/white polo shirt.
• Grey trousers/skirts/pinafore dresses.
• Blue/white checked summer dress.
• Girls – grey tights or white socks.
• Boys – black/grey socks.
• Plain black shoes/trainers/plimsolls (trainers must be plain black)
Children are not permitted to wear makeup, fake nails, fake eyelashes or any jewellery such as loopy earrings, bracelets or necklaces. Earrings should be simple studs and not worn on PE days. Hair should be tidy, preferably tied up with a small tie in school colours and no extreme hair styles.
PE KIT
• Black plimsolls or trainers; black shorts.
• Plain-white t-shirt.
• In winter months, children are encouraged to wear long plain black bottoms (tracksuit bottoms/leggings) and a royal blue hoody.
• No jewellery (earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces etc.) are to be worn for PE lessons.
Children will be able to come to school in their PE kit on PE days. Children must wear a school PE kit only on these days. PE days will be sent out on Friday.
Picture examples of both sets of uniform can be viewed here: https://www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk/school-uniform/
Logos / initials are not insisted upon so uniform can be purchased at many supermarkets, other clothing shops and second-hand retailers. Darlington Local Authority in Partnership with Darlington Cares operates a School Uniform Exchange which is located on the ground floor of Feethams car park behind Boyes.
Uniform with the school logo and the option to add your child’s initials, can be ordered through Darlington based company, ALR Embroidery. Further details can be found on their website.
