This week has been a very active one leading up to World Mental Health day,  seeing the children wearing yellow was a lovely delight, and a good reminder about the importance of taking care of our minds.  In worship the children thought about ways to support themselves when they felt worried, ideas were shared, these included taking a finger around hand fingers, counting to 10 and taking deep breathes. Outdoor Learning gave the children the opportunity to look for seasonal signs in Science including activities such as creating seasonal wands and potions, building on their growth motorskills; pulling and pushing on the forest playground and tying knots for a tug of Peace. In Maths, children learnt to explore a part, part whole model which involved them adding one part (group) to another part (group) to find the whole (total). In indoor Science the children explored the properties of materials and sorted them into groups.  

As the Autumn season gets cooler children need to continue to remember their named coats.  

Thanks for your ongoing support, have a lovely weekend. 

Kind regards year 1 team

Friday 3rd October 2025 

This week has been fantastic as the students explored the concept of comparing numbers using symbols such as 'greater than' and 'less than.' They engaged with various mathematical challenges, utilizing tools like number tracks and number lines to deepen their understanding.

In English, the children demonstrated their growing skills in using adjectives to enhance descriptive writing. We are incredibly proud of each student’s progress; their development is clearly visible and reflects significant growth in a short period of time.

Friday 26th September 2025 

This week in Maths, we explored the concept of one more and one less. The children engaged in a variety of hands-on activities to deepen their understanding, and it was wonderful to see how quickly they mastered the idea. Their confidence is growing, and they’re beginning to apply this knowledge in their everyday counting and problem-solving.

We came to an end of our current English cycle, and I couldn’t be prouder of the children’s hard work. They’ve been busy writing descriptive pieces, showcasing their fantastic understanding of adjectives and sentence structure. It’s been a joy to see their creativity flourish and their confidence grow as young writers.

Friday 19th September 2025

What an incredible week it’s been—full of learning, discovery, and inspiring Forest School adventures with 1P!
In Maths this week, we explored different ways to represent numbers. Every child had a go at writing numbers in words and practiced counting on from any given number—such a fantastic effort from everyone!

In English, we focused on using adjectives to add detail and excitement to our writing. We also learned how to join two sentences using the conjunction 'and', helping us extend our ideas as we described Nell the detective dog. The children showed great creativity and progress in their writing!

Friday 12th September 2025

What a wonderful first full week Year 1 have had!  This week in Literacy, we explored character description using Detective Dog. The children practised writing simple sentences using adjectives to describe Detective Dog's appearance, personality, and actions.  In Maths, we focused on representing numbers in different ways, including: using objects and pictures.

Our Science lesson had us discussing different types of weather and how they change with the seasons. We talked about what to wear in different weather and seasonal activities.  Now it is Autumn, even if the morning looks bright, conditions can change quickly, and we aim to get outside for play and learning whenever possible, therefore a labelled rain coat is necessary please. 

We've noticed that when the weather is warm, many lovely school cardigans and jumpers are being taken off during the day. However, we're finding it tricky to match them back to their owners at home time. To help us (and your child!), please ensure all cardigans and jumpers are clearly labelled with their name. A permanent marker or name label works best, as biro tends to wash off quickly. 

Thank you for your support in helping us keep track of everyone’s belongings!

Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you at the Meet the Teacher meeting on Wednesday at 9am-9.25am. 

Friday 5th September 2025 

We’ve had a fantastic first week back at school, and I wanted to take a moment to share how proud we are of how well the children have settled in after the summer holidays.

This week, our focus was on helping the children feel comfortable in their new environment. They’ve enjoyed exploring our learning areas, engaging in playful activities, and taking part in fun challenges that support their development.

One of our key learning experiences this week involved sorting and organising shapes and colours into different groups. The children used their observation skills to explore various ways to categorise objects, and it was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm shine through.

Thank you for your continued support. We wish you all a restful and enjoyable weekend, and we look forward to welcoming the children back on Monday for another exciting week of learning!

~Monday 21st July 2025 

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Year 1! This is an exciting time filled with new learning adventures, friendships, and opportunities to grow. We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your child’s development and make this year a happy and successful one.

As we prepare for the new school year, we hope you are enjoying a restful and joyful summer holiday. May it be filled with sunshine, laughter, and special moments with family and friends.

We can’t wait to meet you all soon and begin this wonderful journey together!

With warmest wishes,

Miss. Podlasin, Mrs. Golding and Mrs. Martin 

****Dates for your dairy****

Wednesday 3rd September First day of Term 1 (Years 1—6)

 Friday 26th September Day of Languages

Thursday 2nd October Poetry Day

Tuesday 21st October Parent Consultation Evening 3.30-6pm TBC

Wednesday 22nd October Professional individual photos

Thursday 23rd October Parent Consultation Evening 4.30-7pm