Year 1

Support materials for parents with children in Year 1

General Information

1EW Meet the Teacher Information
Last updated: 7 months ago
A comprehensive overview for the parents of children in 1EW. Please take time to review the contents and do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
1JW Meet the Teacher Information
Last updated: 7 months ago
A comprehensive overview for the parents of children in 1JW. Please take time to review the contents and do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
1RM Meet the Teacher Information
Last updated: 7 months ago
A comprehensive overview for the parents of children in 1RM. Please take time to review the contents and do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Application Form
Last updated: 3 years ago
AWIS application form and parent undertaking
Behaviour Guidelines
Last updated: 3 years ago
A child-friendly guide to our behaviour expectations - Years 1 and 2.
Behaviour Policy
Last updated: 2 years ago
Detailed student behaviour policy, including the sanctions and rewards designed to encourage positive outcomes
Communication Policy
Last updated: a year ago
Our Communication Policy ensures strong and effective communication across school.
Late Arrivals Policy
Last updated: 7 months ago
Our Late Arrivals Policy outlines procedures and consequences for students arriving late.
Late Collection Policy
Last updated: 7 months ago
End of day timings and collection details.
Parent Data Workshop
Last updated: 2 years ago
The presentation from our Data Workshop, led by Holly Brissett on Monday 12 September 2022.
Parent Guide to Using Seesaw
Last updated: 2 years ago
A document with step-by-step instructions on how to access your child's Seesaw account and different features which the app contains.
Parent Reading Workshop
Last updated: a year ago
The presentation from our Reading Workshop, led by Stephanie Trimble on Tuesday 11 October 2022.
School Fees
Last updated: 7 months ago
Information related to our school fees for 2021-22 academic year.
Student Sickness Policy
Last updated: a year ago
Our Student Sickness Policy ensures our students remain safe in school.
Uniform Policy
Last updated: 7 months ago
Our Uniform Policy outlines our uniform expectations at AWIS.
Y1 Parent Arabic Workshop
Last updated: a year ago
The presentation from our Y1 Arabic Workshop, led by the Arabic Department, on Wednesday 19 October 2022.

Arabic A

Y1 T1 Arabic A Overview
Last updated: 7 months ago
An overview of the Year 1 Arabic A curriculum set by the Ministry of Education & Higher Education for Term 1.
Y1 T2&T3 Arabic A Overview
Last updated: 3 months ago
An overview of the Year 1 Arabic A curriculum for Term 2 and Term 3.

Arabic B

Arabic B Overview
Last updated: 7 months ago
This is an Arabic B overview of what will be covered in each year group this academic year.
Curriculum for Non-Native Arabic Studuents
Last updated: 6 months ago
An overview of our curriculum for non-native Arabic students while working with our class teachers.
Y1 U1 Arabic B Overview - Meeting Friends
Last updated: 6 months ago
This unit will teach students how to greet each other. They will learn simple words and phrases which they can use around Qatar.
Y1 U2 Arabic B Overview - Colours All Around
Last updated: 6 months ago
During this unit, students will learn various colours and how to comment if they like or dislike certain colours. They will play simple games to reinforce this new vocabulary.
Y1 U3 Arabic B Overview - Beginning to Count
Last updated: 6 months ago
In this unit, students will learn to count to 10. They will play simple number games to reinforce this new vocabulary.
Y1 U4 Arabic B Overview - Which Day?
Last updated: 6 months ago
During this unit, students will learn the days of the week. They will play simple games to reinforce this new vocabulary.
Y1 U5 Arabic B Overview - A Visit to the Farm
Last updated: 6 months ago
This unit will teach students the vocabulary for various farm animals. Students will use their previous knowledge of colour to describe these animals.
Y1 U6 Arabic B Overview - Our Emotions are Important
Last updated: 6 months ago
During this unit, students will be able to describe their own feelings and emotions. They will consider what makes them happy and sad.

English

Y1 T1 English Overview
Last updated: 7 months ago
A breakdown of the genres being covered in English during Term 1.
Y1 T2 English Overview
Last updated: 3 months ago
A breakdown of the genres being covered in English during Term 2.
Y1 T3 English Overview
Last updated: 5 hours ago
A breakdown of the genres being covered in English during Term 3.
Y1 Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation
Last updated: 2 years ago
Year 1 overview for Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation.
Y1 Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation Explanations
Last updated: 2 years ago
An explanation of terms used in Year 1.

English Support Materials

Y1 Writing Support Links
Last updated: 2 years ago
An explanation of the Year 1 writing objectives, with links to additional online resources.

International Primary Curriculum (IPC)

IPC Overview
Last updated: 4 months ago
This is an IPC overview of what will be covered in each year group this academic year.
Y1 U1 'If You're Happy & You Know It'
Last updated: 7 months ago
An overview of the first IPC unit Year 1 will be exploring this academic year.
Y1 U2 'Olympics: Bringing Home Bronze'
Last updated: 6 months ago
An overview of the second IPC unit Year 1 will be exploring this academic year.
Y1 U3 'Treasure Islands'
Last updated: 4 months ago
An overview of the third IPC unit, Y1 will be exploring this academic year.
Y1 U4 'The Magic Toymaker'
Last updated: 2 days ago
An overview of the fourth IPC unit Year 1 will be exploring this academic year.

Islamic A

Y1 T1 Islamic A Overview
Last updated: 7 months ago
An overview of the Year 1 Islamic Studies A curriculum set by the Ministry of Education & Higher Education for Term 1.
Y1 T2&3 Islamic Studies A Overview
Last updated: 3 months ago
An overview of the Year 1 Islamic Studies A curriculum for Term 2 & Term 3.

Mathematics

Y1 Block A Maths Overview
Last updated: 7 months ago
A breakdown of the strands and learning objectives being covered in Maths during Block A.
Y1 Block A Maths Vocabulary
Last updated: 3 years ago
A breakdown of the vocabulary being covered in Maths during Block A.
Y1 Block B Maths Overview
Last updated: 5 months ago
A breakdown of the strands and learning objectives being covered in Maths during Block B.
Y1 Block B Maths Vocabulary
Last updated: 2 years ago
A breakdown of the vocabulary being covered in Maths during Block B.
Y1 Block C Maths Overview
Last updated: 10 days ago
A breakdown of the strands and learning objectives being covered in Maths during Block C.
Y1 Block C Maths Vocabulary
Last updated: 2 years ago
A breakdown of the vocabulary being covered in Maths during Block C.

Mathematics Support Materials

Milepost 1 Calculation Policy
Last updated: 2 years ago
This policy shows how different methods develop children’s confidence in their understanding of both written and mental methods.
Y1 Block A - Addition & Subtraction within 10
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Addition & Subtraction: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Place Value (within 10)
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Place Value (within 10): Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Place Value (within 20)
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Place Value (within 20): Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Shape
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block A - Shape: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Addition & Subtraction (within 20)
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Addition & Subtraction: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Length & Height
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Length & Height: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Place Value (within 50)
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Place Value: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Weight & Volume
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block B - Weight & Volume: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block C - Fractions
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block C - Money
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block C - Multiplication & Division
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block C - Place Value (within 100)
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block C - Position & Direction
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.
Y1 Block C - Time
Last updated: 2 years ago
Provides specific questions, tasks, and activities you can work on at home with your child.

Qatar History & Citizenship

Y1 Qatar History Overview
Last updated: 7 months ago
An overview of the Year 1 Qatar History curriculum set by the Ministry of Education & Higher Education.