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  • Year 1: What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees?

    Published 15/05/26

    This week in Year 1, the children have been busy exploring and learning in a variety of exciting ways. In Science, we investigated the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees and went on a walk around the playground to identify different types of trees in our environment. The children enjoyed observing the leaves and discussing what they noticed. We also had great fun making our own smoothies! The children selected their ingredients carefully and were very excited to taste their creations once everything had been blended together. It was wonderful to see everyone trying new flavours and sharing their thoughts about their smoothies.

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  • Year 1: Which ingredients have you chosen for your smoothie recipe?

    Published 08/05/26

    This week, the children have been exploring which ingredients to put into their smoothies. They enjoyed tasting a variety of fruits and juices to help them decide which flavours they liked best and what they wanted to include in their smoothie recipes. The children discussed their choices, comparing sweet, tangy and refreshing combinations. Next week, the children are looking forward to making their smoothies and seeing how their chosen ingredients taste together.

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  • Year 1: What is an imperative verb?

    Published 01/05/26

    In Year 1, the children have been developing their understanding of imperative verbs and time adverbs. They have particularly enjoyed exploring these through following instructions to make a jam sandwich. The children have also begun practising important food preparation skills, including safely cutting and juicing a variety of fruits, in preparation for making smoothies in a couple of weeks.

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  • Year 1: What are the parts of a plant?

    Published 24/04/26

    In Science, the children have been learning about the different parts of a plant in Science. They explored roots, stems, leaves and flowers and discussed the important role each part plays in helping a plant grow and survive. We went on a walk around the school grounds where the children carefully observed a variety of plants in their natural environment. They showed great curiosity, spotting similarities and differences between plants. Back in the classroom, the children applied their knowledge by labelling their own plants.

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  • Year 1: What is the world?

    Published 17/04/26

    In Year 1, the children have enjoyed beginning our topic all about the world. We started by learning about the seven continents and five oceans that make up our planet. The children had the opportunity to apply their knowledge by labelling their own maps. We have also been practising counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.

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  • Year 1: How did we make our spider sculpture?

    Published 27/03/26

    In Art this half term, we have been learning about 3D sculptures. The children enjoyed making a class spider sculpture based off of Louise Bourgeois ‘Maman’ Sculpture. The children used the skills of rolling to create the sculpture out of paper and then painted it to look like a spider. 

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  • Year 1: Which people help to keep us safe?

    Published 20/03/26

    In PSHE, we have been looking at people who help to keep us safe, such as police officers, firefighters, teachers, doctors and dentists. The children then drew these people to create a poster for us to include in our PSHE learning book.

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  • Year 1: How can we compare mass?

    Published 13/03/26

    In Year 1, we have been designing and creating our own ‘Tree of Life’ Sculptures. The children have used the paper skills they have been learning during Art lessons to create these. We have also enjoyed investigating measuring and comparing mass in Maths using scales. 

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  • Year 1: How is the Jewish festival of Chanukah celebrated?

    Published 06/03/26

    In Year 1, the children enjoyed celebrating World Book Day. We loved seeing all of their costumes. In RE, the children investigated how the Jewish festival of Chanukah is celebrated. They learnt that it is the festival of light and each day they light a candle called a Menorah.

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  • Year 1: What did the first castles look like?

    Published 27/02/26

    In Year 1, the children have enjoyed beginning our topic all about castles. They have learnt that the first castles were called ‘motte and bailey’ castles. These castles were built on a raised mound of earth, called a motte, with a wooden or stone building on top, and an enclosed courtyard, known as the bailey. They then drew their own versions of a motte and bailey castle.

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  • Year 1: How did you make your puppet?

    Published 13/02/26

    What a busy half-term we have had! The children have loved learning about our oceans topic and especially loved going to Sea Life to see all the sea creatures. This week, the children have enjoyed decorating their puppets and are looking forward to bringing these home to show you. We hope you all have a restful and enjoyable half-term.

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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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