Welcome to Year One!
Year One is part of the ‘Lower Phase’ in our school. Mrs Moore is the phase leader, and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Moore via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk or on Class Dojo.
Year 1 is such a magical step in your child’s journey! This is the year when they begin to spread their wings—growing in independence, confidence, and curiosity. They’ll be taking on exciting new challenges, exploring fresh ideas with enthusiasm, and proudly taking ownership of their own learning. It’s a time when they discover just how much they can achieve—and they’ll do it with determination, joy, and a big smile!
Throughout the year, children will further develop their writing and maths skills through fun, hands-on lessons that link to our exciting curriculum. Each term is a new adventure, designed to spark imagination and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We’ll celebrate everyday heroes in our ‘Superhumans’ topic, with a special Superhero Day full of fun activities. In ‘Hear Me ROAR’, children will travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs, discover the story of Mary Anning, and enjoy a wonderful day out on our All the Wild Things trip. During ‘From London to Shanghai’, children will uncover the history of the Great Fire of London, brought to life by a visiting theatre group, and explore what life is like in two fascinating cities. Our topics and trips make learning unforgettable—helping children discover, explore, and shine every single day.
As a team, we love celebrating every success, big or small, and we’re right there to guide and support pupils through any challenges they may encounter. Our SOAR values are woven into everything we do, helping children develop strong personal qualities and a positive mindset. By the end of the year, they’ll be well-prepared, focused, and excited for the transition into Year 2 — ready to take on new challenges with pride and resilience.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 1.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Each class has a login, which will be shared with you, to access hundreds of exciting Oxford Reading Buddy books to encourage lots of reading at home. We also offer RWInc e-books so that you can support your child's reading at home, linked to what is being taught at school in phonics. Children are also encouraged to read for pleasure, taking home a library book weekly from our Big Red Library Bus.