Blackpool Zoo
Both Year 1 classes have enjoyed a trip to Blackpool Zoo this week. We loved observing the animals and discussing their similarities and differences. We heard lots of animal noises too including chattering monkeys, baking sea lions and roaring lions. We didn’t enjoy the sandwich stealing seagulls…
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It is Science Week!
This term we are thinking about our wonderful bodies.
I asked the children ‘How does your hand move?’ We had some great ideas but to find out exactly how our hands work we made a robotic hand. The children were amazed by the results.
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London Messy Mapping
In Geography we have been finding out about the countries and capital cities of the UK. We have messy mapping the landmarks of London. We added the River Thames, Tower Bridge and the London Eye.
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Amazing art work
Year 1 loved visiting our in school art exhibition and thought all the art work was amazing.
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Art
Wow! What a masterpiece! The children in both classes collaborated to produce a large scale collage based on Moor Park, in the style of Henri Rousseau.
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Moor Park Trip
Children in Year 1 enjoyed their trip to Moor Park this week. We looked at the weather recording equipment next to the observatory and spotted signs of Winter. Both Mrs Jacques and Mrs Billingsley were impressed that the children could identify the equipment including weather vane, rain gauge,…
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Bird Feeders
In Year 1 we have been learning about what happens to animals in Winter. We found out that some animals hibernate during the cold Winter months. It can be difficult for birds to find food during Winter so we have made bird feeders from pine cones, lard and seeds. Next week we will be spotting…
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Winter walk
In Y1 we learn about the seasons and go for a wak around the school grounds each month to see what has changed. Friday was a great day for learning about Winter. We noticed that all the leaves had fallen from many of the trees and it was a lot colder than the last time we went for a walk. We even…
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Y1 Church visit
Year 1 enjoyed a visit to Church to look at the Nativity scene. They were very knowledgeable about the story of Jesus’ birth and their behaviour in Church was impeccable. Well done Year 1.
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Outside learning
Year 1 have been doing some of their learning outside this week. We have enjoyed comparing the lengths and heights of different objects. We have loved acting out ‘Room on the broom’ which is the story we are reading in English this week.
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Love thy neighbour
This week we have been reading the bible story 'The Good Samaritan' and thinking about who our neighbours are. The we thought about the story and understood that God wants us to love everyone. We have made cards for our Parish neighbours and will be taking them to church to give to the…
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Science - senses
We have been investigating our senses in science this week. We enjoyed using our sense of smell and taste. Most of us didn’t like the smell of the sardines and we thought the lemons tasted sour! Next week we are going to focus on our sense of sight and hearing.
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