Harlaxton CofE Primary School
With God, together we can Learn, Encourage, Aspire, Respect and Nurture.
Harlaxton CofE Primary School
Harlaxton Church of England Primary School Swinehill Harlaxton Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 1HT
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Year 1
Year 1
2026-2027
Welcome to Year 1. The adults working with us in our classroom are:
Mrs Middleton - Class teacher
Miss Hailes - Job share (Thursday all day)
Mrs Pacey - PPA cover (Wednesday afternoon)
Mrs Bailes - TA (Monday-Thursday
Please see the transition booklet below for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Autumn Term 2026
Welcome to Year 1!
I hope you've had a lovely summer and I am so excited to be your teacher this year! Miss Hailes, Mrs Pacey and Mrs Bailes and I can’t wait to welcome you into our classroom and we have been busy getting everything ready just for you.
This term, our big questions: “What makes Britain great?” Together, we’ll explore, discover, create and learn through lots of fun activities.
Mrs Middleton
Please have a look at our overview for the term down below, to get a sneak peek at the nice things we have planned for Autumn term!
PE
PE will take place on a Thursday afternoon. Please remember earrings must be removed and long hair must be tied back. Please ensure that your child’s PE kit is in school all week, in case of timetable changes.
Homework
Homework will be given out every Friday and should be returned the following Wednesday.
Our weekly spelling test will take place every Friday and will consist of 5 spellings.
A spelling overview will be sent home at the end of the first full week of each half term and can be found below. Children will also receive weekly spellings to learn.
Reading
Reading records will be checked every Monday. Children who have read at home four or more times during the week will receive a house point. Please encourage regular reading at home. Little and often makes such a difference.
Phonics
Please scan the QR codes in the PDFs below to watch Read write inc. phonics fun Set 2 and Set 3 Speed Sounds videos, along with fun Challenge videos. Each video is just 5–10 minutes long and packed with simple, effective ways to boost your child's reading and spelling skills. Watching one video a day will be very beneficial for your childs learning.
Your encouragement makes a big difference!
Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s learning journey.
Links to useful websites:
Purple Mash (login in their homework book)
https://www.purplemash.com/harlaxton
Classroom Secrets Kids - interactive resources on a range of subjects (you will need to create a free account)
Number Blocks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-with-maths
Online stories
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Nature Detectives - lots of activities to complete outside
http://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/menu/?_ga=2.73059734.420977765.1584712954-758495858.1584712954
Some different activities to complete outside
https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
PE Activities
Leader in Me
On a daily basis, the children try to demonstrate our core values within school. As we aim to practice them so often, they become good habits that we can use not only in school but also at home too.
- Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
- Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
- Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood(Listen Before You Talk)
- Habit 6: Synergise (Together Is Better)
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)