Year 1

Year 1 Get Creative with 3D Art! 🎨 Year 1 had lots of fun creating their own 3D artwork this week! The children used paper and card to design and build imaginative sculptures, exploring different shapes, textures and techniques along the way. They practised cutting, folding, twisting and joining materials, showing great creativity and concentration throughout the lesson. It was wonderful to see how proud they were of their finished pieces and how confidently they could talk

Year 1 have been working incredibly hard this week, focusing on reinforcing their knowledge of numbers to 20. To make learning fun and hands-on, the children enjoyed ordering numbers by creating colourful paper chains — a great way to build confidence and understanding through practical activities. In English, excitement is building as the children have begun planning their very own lost alien  stories. They have shared some fantastic ideas and shown brilliant imagination, an

In English, the children have been thinking carefully about how Beegu felt at different parts of the story. They loved sharing their ideas before designing their own alien sock puppets, which will become the main characters in their very own lost alien stories. They have also be practising their letter formation! In Maths, Year 1 have continued exploring place value and have really enjoyed learning all about the number 20! During PE, the children carried on with their team bu

Year 1 have had a lovely and very busy week! In Science, the children planted their own beans and are excited to observe how they grow and change over time. In English, they enjoyed exploring the story Beegu , thinking carefully about how she feels at different points in the story. The children then wrote their own sentences to describe Beegu’s emotions, showing great empathy and thoughtful ideas. In Maths, the class continued developing their place value knowledge by focusin

Happy New Year! It has been wonderful to welcome the children back to school, bright-eyed, enthusiastic, and ready to learn. Year 1 kicked off the term with an exciting start to our new English topic. Over the Christmas break, a mysterious crash site appeared in the school hall! After investigating, the children discovered that we have a friendly alien called Beegu visiting our school. This sparked lots of imagination and creativity, with the children designing lost posters,

What an incredible term it has been for our Year 1 children! Since September, they have grown and learned so much and we are so proud of every single one of them. It has been a joy to watch their confidence develop, their curiosity blossom and their love of learning shine through each day. We cannot wait to see how much more they will continue to grow and develop throughout the rest of their time in Year 1. It truly has been our pleasure to spend each day with them and to be

🎉🎈 Party Time Fun!  🎈🎉 Reception Class, Year 1 and Year 2 had a fantastic party day! 🥳✨ The children loved dressing up in their party clothes 👗🕺, dancing to their favourite tunes 💃🎶 and enjoying lots of fun party games with their friends! 🎲🎉 So many smiles, laughter and wonderful memories made! 💖

Year 1 had an amazing festive adventure this week during their visit to the Gosforth Civic Theatre, where they enjoyed a heart-warming story time with Santa and Mrs Claus! The children were completely captivated as they listened to enchanting Christmas tales, their eyes full of wonder and excitement. After story time, everyone had the chance to chat with Santa himself and pose for a special photo. Each child even received their very own story to take home — a perfect souvenir

Today, Year 1 were absolutely amazing in their Nativity performance! They have worked incredibly hard over the past few weeks and all of their dedication truly shone on stage. The children sang beautifully, remembered their moves and help tell the Christmas Story in the most wonderful way. We are so proud of each and every one of them. It was a joy to watch and we’re already looking forward to doing it all again tomorrow! Well done, Year 1! 🎄🌟

Year 1 have had a wonderful week and have thoroughly enjoyed practising their Nativity play! In English, the children have continued to explore The Snowman . They focused on using imperative verbs to give clear instructions on how to build a snowman. In RE, they shared the story of the Visitation and spent time thinking about how Mary and Elizabeth might have been feeling. In Maths, the class have been exploring 3D shapes, learning their names and properties. Yesterday, the c

Year 1 shared a beautiful Celebration of the Word with their families today. They spoke about the season of Advent, which begins on Sunday, and reflected on its message of hope and preparation. The children retold the story of the Annunciation and shared their thoughtful Advent promises, showing how they hope to grow and help others during this special time. They also laid cloths on the cradle as a symbolic way of preparing for the birth of Baby Jesus. It was a truly meaningf

Year 1 were full of excitement this week as they began their brand-new English text! To spark their curiosity, the children followed a trail of clues to predict the theme of their book. After exploring snowy scenes, listening to atmospheric music, and discovering objects like a carrot, scarf, hat, and coal, they finally uncovered the mystery — they were going to be sharing The Snowman . To build on the magic of the story, the children then explored how snowflakes move. In sma

Today, Year 1 enjoyed an exciting visit to Asda as part of their History topic all about toys from the past. During their visit, the children explored the wide range of toys for sale, taking the time to look closely at how they are made and what materials have been used. They sketched some of the toys that caught their eye and made detailed lists of all the different materials they could see — from plastic and metal to fabric and wood. The children also thought carefully abou

Today, Year 1 took part in our school’s Remembrance Service, led by Mrs Mooney. The children joined the rest of the school community in observing the two-minute silence, showing great respect as we remembered those who lost their lives in wars and conflicts. After the service, the class spent some time learning more about the meaning of Remembrance Day and why it is such an important occasion. They discovered the significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and reflec

Year 1 have had another fantastic week of learning! They have finished their work on Cave Baby by writing their own imaginative letters as if they were Cave Baby himself — full of creativity and wonderful ideas. This week, they also began their exciting new English topic all about the moon, exploring what it might be like to travel there and discovering fascinating facts about space. In Maths, the children have been working hard on addition and exploring fact families, showin

Year 1 have had another busy and exciting week of learning! In maths, the children have been working hard on their addition skills, exploring part-whole models and applying their knowledge to solve problems. In RE, the class have been learning all about Baptism. They loved sharing their own special keepsakes and photos, helping everyone to make meaningful connections to their learning. In DT, the children have continued creating their fantastic windmills, showing great focus

Year 1 have had a fantastic couple of weeks! They’ve really enjoyed spending time with their special friends and taking part in lots of exciting activities. As part of European Languages Day, the children explored art from around the world and created their own beautiful pieces inspired by different artists. This week, they also took part in some shared reading to celebrate Book Day — it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying stories together. In Art, Year 1 have been using t

Year 1 have had a brilliant start to their time with Mrs Summersby! They have been busy learning all about their emotions using The Colour Monster and exploring the Zones of Regulation. In Geography, the children have begun discovering the difference between physical and human features, while in RE, they’ve enjoyed talking about their families and making links to Jesus and the lessons we can learn from the Psalms. In English, Year 1 have started exploring the story Cave Baby,

LF4 God takes cares of everyone Year 1 shared Luke 12: 24-30 and Matthew 6: 24-30 and thought about all the ways that God loves and cares for us. We thought about all the things we wanted to say thank you to God for before singing and dancing to show how grateful we are that God takes care of us all.