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Year 1 News

Here you will find all the latest news about our learning in Year 1.

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  • Year 1: How can we protect the oceans and why is it important to do this?

    Published 06/02/26

    In Year 1 this week, the children enjoyed creating posters about protecting the oceans and keeping them free from rubbish to help protect sea creatures. They have also worked hard on their Star Writes (independent writing) and are looking forward to sharing these with you at the next parents’ evening.

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  • Year 1: What are the features of a letter?

    Published 30/01/26

    In Year 1, we have enjoyed finding out which features a letter needs to include and identifying these in an example. The children have discussed which sea creature they are going to write a letter to over the next couple of weeks.

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  • Year 1: What was your favourite part of our trip to Sea Life?

    Published 22/01/26

    Our highlight of the week was our trip to Sea Life. The children represented the school fantastically and loved spending the day exploring the different sea creatures.

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  • Yr1 - How can you program the Bee-Bot to go in different directions?

    Published 16/01/26

    In Year 1, we had lots of fun exploring how to make the Bee-Bot go in different directions and even spin around! We have also been learning about questions in English and started our book ‘Barry the Fish with Fingers’. Questions need to start with a question word and end with a question mark.

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  • What are the seas that surround the UK and can you explain where they are?

    Published 09/01/26

    This week in Year 1 we have introduced our new topic of Oceans. The children designed their own sea creatures to add to our display. We have been looking at number bonds to 20 and being able to recall these quickly. In writing, we have been reading ‘Commotion in the Ocean’ and recognising rhyming words.

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  • Year 1: What weather is associated with Autumn and Winter?

    Published 17/12/25

    Our highlight of the week was watching Paddington!

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  • Year 1: How do we wash our hands properly?

    Published 10/12/25

    Our highlight of the week was meeting the donkeys!

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  • Year 1: What do we need to include in a character description?

    Published 03/12/25

    Our highlight of the week was making our self-portraits in the style of Paul Klee. 

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  • Year 1: What 2D shapes can you name and recognise?

    Published 26/11/25

    Our highlight of the week was creating beautiful pictures using a range of shapes in Art. 

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  • Year 1: What countries and capital cities make up the UK?

    Published 19/11/25

    Our highlight of the week was learning about our countries during 'Around the World' day!

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  • Year 1: What are the signs of autumn?

    Published 12/11/25

    Our highlight of the week was going on an autumn walk around the school grounds.

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  • Year 1: What are the four seasons?

    Published 05/11/25

    Our highlight of the week was learning to take turns and play together.

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