Class of 2031 (Y1)

Year 1- Science-Plants 

We have been learning how to identify and describe the basic structure of trees. We talked about deciduous and evergreen trees and how they are different. The children enjoyed looking at the different tree rings outdoors and exploring the different shapes. 

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Year 1- Toys in Space 

We have been very busy in Year 1 writing invitations to help cheer up Hotopize who has lost his toy called Cuddles. This morning we had a party with our toys to help cheer him up. We danced to music and ate some party food. We hope Hotopize feels happy and finds his lost…

Year 1 Invasion Games

The children enjoyed developing their ball skills in PE. We looked at how to move around in spaces using a ball. We used the balls to roll the ball around our ankles and then we played cross the swamp. 

To begin our learning on our new text, ‘The Last Wolf’, the children worked with a partner to research and make a short presentation about an endangered animal which they shared it with the class.

Year 1- Geography

We have been learning about the four countries of the United Kingdom. Today we have been listening to a song about the capital cities and labelling our maps. 

Year 1 Design Technology -Can you build with bread?

The children identified a range of construction materials from different photographs. We then investigated how materials can change by adding heat and water. They designed and labelled a house that they could make out of toast. Finally they…

Year 1 Science-Animals 

We have been sorting pictures of plants and animals this afternoon. The children have been talking about the features of an animal and designed their own animal. 

To begin our topic of time we all came together in the hall and we made a number line from 0 to 12 which we then transferred into a circular number line to represent a clock face. We added on the minutes numbers around the outside and talked about the purpose of the hands. We recapped over Year 1…

The children used a potato to practise and explore printing techniques.

Year 1-Science- Which materials are waterproof and which are not?

We have been looking at different materials this afternoon to see which ones are waterproof and not. “It’s making a hole” “the water is coming through the paper.” We looked at the following materials to carry out our experiment-…

Year 1-Computing

This week the children will be using the chromebooks in class. They will learn how to develop their mouse skills. The children will use the sketchpad app to design their own picture using click and drag skills. 

Today in our Nutrition unit, the children made pitta crisps. They used the bridge technique to cut their pitta bread into triangular shaped pieces and then mixed them in olive oil and mixed herbs before they were baked in the oven. Prior to the practical part of the lesson we discussed how crisps…