In year 1 this half term we have been learning about structures and exploring how they can be made stronger and more stable. We have been using tools, equipment and different materials to construct a windmill structure. Children have been developing skills such as cutting, shaping, joining and finishing during Read more…
This week, all the classes are taking part in a workshop by Jess from SCARF. Each class teacher has chosen a workshop that they feel will be most beneficial to children as part of their ‘learning for life’. Today, Year 1 took part in their workshop about feelings. Harold the Read more…
This week Year 1 completed their phonics screening check. The children have worked so hard all year and have made phenomenal progress. We are incredibly proud of them and decided they deserved a little treat.
The children enjoyed their first history lesson this half term. We talked about transport and the children sorted transport into different groups. The children worked together as a team and decided how to sort the cards out. We then thought about how a lot of transport uses a wheel. We Read more…
This half-term, Year 1 have been learning all about the Jewish faith. Yesterday, we revised everything we had learnt about the faith, and created posters to show our learning. Each pair came to the front of class and presented their poster, explaining everything they had included. The staff were extremely Read more…
During this half-term, Year 1 have been learning the craft of weaving. We have learnt: wrapping, warp and weft, tying knots and plaiting. The children then added all their crafts to their individual loom boxes.
This week, Year 1 began a new maths unit ‘Position and direction’. Our first lessons were on full, half and quarter turns, and left and right. To improve our understanding, we headed outside for some practical lessons. We practised different turns with partners using objects and areas of the playground. Read more…
Year 1 had a fantastic time at the synagogue this morning. During our RE lessons, we have been learning about the Jewish faith. The children were able to show off their knowledge and knew lots of information already. They were able to find out more and ask lots of questions. Read more…
This week the whole school took part in an assembly celebrating deaf awareness week. We learnt about what it means to be deaf, causes, how they communicate, what they may use/do to support them and what we can do to help. We also listened to a story about a fairy Read more…
We have had lots of fun in Year 1 this week. We have learnt all about Easter traditions and why Christians celebrate Easter, made Easter cards, made Easter cakes and had our 500 dojo reward afternoon- watching a film and eating treats. Wishing you all a fantastic Easter!