Block One (January – April 2026)

Primary 1/2 is situated in Room 2 and currently has 25 children. Their class teacher is Mr Cameron, supported by Mrs Herd, Miss Burns and Miss Bryson. On Thursday afternoons, Mrs Ritchie will teach Music. Primary 1/2 are a class committed to following our school values – Safe, Ready and Respectful.

Block 2 – Numeracy/Maths

• Primary 1 numeracy focus: recognising and forming numbers to 20 and beyond; manipulating numbers within 20 through adding, subtracting, sorting and ordering.
• Primary 2 numeracy focus: continuing work on place value, number structure, and addition and subtraction within 100.
• Data Handling
• Measure
• Money recap

Block 2 – Literacy

• Primary 1 literacy focus: Phase 2 of the Jolly Phonics programme, introduction to new tricky words and spelling rules, learning letter names, and beginning guided writing and reading groups.
• Primary 2 literacy focus: continuing spelling and grammar through the Jolly Grammar programme, and learning to ask questions and express opinions.

Block 2 – Topic

• Class topic: “The Magic Castle”

Block 2 – RSHP

As part of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence’s Health and Wellbeing strand, children in P1/2 will also be learning about Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood. This block covers:

• Our families
• My body
• My body belongs to me
• Personal space and privacy

We will be using the national resource available at https://rshp.scot..

Gym Days

• Tuesday gym day: children should come dressed in their gym kit for the full day.
• Highland Dancing taster sessions on Wednesday 4th and 11th March.

Homework

• Homework schedule: sent home every Friday evening and returned the following Wednesday morning. Homework includes a reading book, ORT common/key words, and tricky word flashcards.