Mathematics
Greater than and Less than
Year 1 have been introduced to greater and less than symbols today. We used our essential skill of ‘Teamwork’ to create mathematical sentences using cubes and our crocodile symbols.
Mathematics
Greater than, less than
Today during our maths, Year 1 have been learning to use the greater than and less than symbols. We enjoyed a practical maths lesson to begin to understand how to use these symbols. We then had a practice of writing the symbols with numbers on our pads! The children did Read more
French
European Day Of Languages
Today we have celebrated the European Day of Languages! We have enjoyed many different activities a big thank you to Mrs Pilliteri for organising the day. We have enjoyed a French breakfast, Spanish dancing, learning to greet each other in different languages, searched for flags, coloured in greetings and dressed Read more
Forest school
Forest school!
Last week, year 1 Oaks enjoyed their first Forest School session! They were absolutely brilliant. So brilliant in fact they received an award for Miss Brown for being so amazing and respectful. The children enjoyed catching bugs, becoming explorers, mark making using rubbings from the trees, enjoyed group games and Read more
Geography
Weather reporters!
This half term, Year 1 are learning about weather patterns during our geography lessons. So far we have learnt about weather patterns and how they differ from inland and costal areas. We have studied pictograms to see how the weather differs during different seasons of the year too. Today. We Read more
Art & Design
Drawing- Line and shape
Our Art topic this half-term, is ‘Line and Shape’. So far, we have learnt the names of various lines, explored drawing lines with a variety of music, developed shapes and used music as a stimulus for line drawing.
Music
Musical masterclass
This morning year 1 enjoyed a musical master class with Miss Fisher in the hall looking at rhythm and speed of sound. The children were able to create their own music using a range of equipment. The first produced different rhythms with their bodies and voices and then moved onto Read more
Art & Design
Year 1 – Art Week
For this year’s art week theme – The Natural World, Year 1 have studied the artist Andy Goldsworthy, we have collected and remembered facts, looked at his artwork, collaged a fact file and then created our own pieces inspired by Andy Goldsworthy. During cool time, some of us practised what Read more
Physical Education
Year 1 Sports Day
The children had lots of fun for Sports Day! Well done to all the children.
Geography
Smithills Farm
Year 1 had lots of fun on their school trip to the farm. We had a donkey ride, fed the donkeys , sheep and goats, met and held baby animals, watched the cows being milked and played on the park.