Week Commencijng: 11.11.24

In Phonics this week, Reception have been learning the j, v, x and w sounds while Year One have been mastering the oo, oa and tricky with oo sound. In Science, Cl R/1 investigated how cars move down different ramps and gutters as part of our forces unit. In geography, we identified which animals do and don't belong in the ocean. The children demonstrated a great understanding of why different animals were more suited to different habitats. To end the week, Class R/1 enjoyed rehearsing their Nativity songs in addition to learning their 'Three Little Pigs' themed dance in PE.

Week Commencing: 04.11.24

In phonics this week, Reception have been practicing the f, ff, l, ll and ss sounds while Year One have been mastering the er, ir and ur sounds. In RE, we have started our new topic, Prophecy and Promise, exploring the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to be a mother to Jesus, the Son of God. Maths wise, Reception have been focusing on finding, subitising and representing numbers four, five and six. Year One have been learning to solve addition and subtraction problems, using number lines and concrete resources. A highlight of the week for many of the children was watching the Snow-White production. Some of the children have already been busy retelling the story in our theatre themed role play area. 

Week Commencing: 29.10.24

We've had a wonderful first week back in Class R/1 this week. The children have settled straight back into their routines which is great to see. In Phonics this week, Reception have been mastering the h and b sounds, while Year One have worked hard to grasp the ea and ee sounds. It's lovely to see how proud the children are of themselves when practicing their phonics flashcards. In English this week, we have begun to explore The Gruffalo. We have identified rhyming words in the text and adjectives to describe the Gruffalo's appearance. It was a practical science lesson this week as the children had fun identifying push and pull forces in the classroom. Participating in a range of Halloween themed fine motor and art activities was a highlight of the week for many children. 'Pick a Pumpkin' was Class R/1's favourite story this week.

Week Commening: 14.10.24

Class R/1 have had yet another fun-filled week in school. We have enjoyed celebrating how well Reception have settled into school life during this first half term, as well as how fantastic Year 1 have stepped up to being great role models to their younger peers. A highlight of this week for many of the children was making pumpkin potions in the outside classroom. Spiders, eyeballs, conkers, pinecones and pumpkin were just a few of the key ingredients used! 'Iggety, ziggety, zaggety', the children chanted while mixing their potions. They fully embraced getting into character as the witch from 'Room on the Broom'. In English this week, Year One have been creative designing their own witch and broomstick. The children have been keen to bring in some spooky story books from home this week which we have loved sharing and reading as a class.