Year 1 Classroom.

First Term – 2025/2026 Academic Year

Welcome Back!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back to our final half term in Year 1! We can’t believe how quickly this year has gone. We are looking forward to another busy, exciting and fun-filled few weeks of learning together. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

Our Teaching Team

Class Teacher

• Mrs Margaret Konadu (Monday–Friday)

Teaching Assistant

• Lydia Rosemary Tonyin (Monday–Thursday)

Specialist Teachers

• Mr Kofi Tadjin – French (Tuesday & Thursday)
• Mrs Judith Fobi Dankwa – Twi (Wednesday)
• Miss Kemi – Ballet (Thursday Morning)
• Miss Kcee – Storybox (Thursday Afternoon)
• Mr Benjamin Ahorlu – Physical Education (Friday)

Our Gospel Value

Prayer

Third Term Calendar (2025/2026 Academic Year)

Tuesday, 14th April – Re-opening for Third Term

Friday, 1st May – Public Holiday

Friday, 29th May – Public Holiday (Eid-ul-Adha – subject to confirmation)

Friday, 29th May – Monday, 1st June – Mid-Term Break

Tuesday, 2nd June – School Resumes

Monday, 22nd – Friday, 26th June – Revision Week

Monday, 29th June – Thursday, 2nd July – Class Tests

Monday, 6th – Wednesday, 8th July – Graduation Rehearsals

Thursday, 9th July – End-of-Year Party (Our Day – Bring & Share)

Friday, 10th July – Graduation, Speech & Prize-Giving Ceremony / Vacation

Monday, 3rd August – Friday, 28th August – Summer School

Tuesday, 8th September – Re-opening for the First Term of the 2026/2027 Academic Year

This Term’s Learning

English

• Reading
• Writing
• Phonics
• Speaking and Listening
• Handwriting
• Creative Writing

Mathematics

• Number and Place Value
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Fractions
• Measurement
• Geometry (Shape, Position and Direction)

Science

• Plants
• Animals
• Everyday Materials
• Seasonal Changes

Other Subjects

• History
• Geography
• Religious Education
• French
• Twi

Helpful Information

• Reading books are changed every Friday.
• Reading records should be brought to school every day, with a parent or guardian’s comments on your child’s reading progress.
• Ballet: Thursday mornings. Children attending Ballet should come to school dressed in their ballet attire, as the lesson takes place first thing in the morning.
• PE Day: Friday. Children should come to school wearing the prescribed PE kit.
• For safety reasons, jewellery, watches and large hair accessories should not be worn on PE days.
• Children may bring a healthy snack if they do not have morning toast. Please do not send fizzy drinks or soft drinks.
• Every child should bring a labelled water bottle containing water only.
• Spelling tests take place every Friday.
• Homework is sent home on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please ensure it is completed, signed by a parent or guardian, and returned promptly.

Dates to Remember

• Monday, 29th June – Thursday, 2nd July: Class Tests
• Thursday, 9th July: End-of-Year Party (Bring & Share)
• Friday, 10th July: Graduation, Speech & Prize-Giving Ceremony / Vacation

Announcement

Summer School

3rd August – 28th August 2026

Next Academic Year

The 2026/2027 Academic Year begins on Tuesday, 8th September 2026.

Thank You

Thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. We are excited for a wonderful final term filled with learning, laughter, exciting experiences and lasting memories.

Let’s make it a brilliant finish to Year 1!