2026 - 2027

What a fantastic week of learning we have had last week in Year 1!

Last week, the children have enjoyed learning all about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. We discovered that Guy Fawkes and his friends wanted to blow up the Houses of Parliament, but their plan did not succeed. The children learned that this is why we celebrate Bonfire Night every year on 5th November.

To help mark the occasion, we had great fun celebrating with sparklers in school. The children were excited to watch the sparkling lights and practised excellent listening and safety skills throughout the activity.

We are incredibly proud of all the children for their fantastic effort and engagement last week. Well done, Year 1!

Flowers

Year 1 have been learning all about plants, including the different parts that make up a plant and what plants need in order to grow and stay healthy.

We had great fun becoming young scientists and carefully dissecting a plant to explore its different parts, such as the roots, stem, leaves and flowers. The children enjoyed examining each section closely before working together to recreate the plant, helping them to understand how all the parts work together.

It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that sparked lots of curiosity, discussion and excitement about the natural world around us!

Repeating patterns

In Art, Year 1 have been exploring the wonderful world of repeating patterns in nature. We began by looking closely at patterns found in the natural environment and discussing what makes a pattern repeat.

The children then used their observations and creativity to design and draw their own repeating patterns. They carefully considered colours, shapes and sequences to create eye-catching artworks inspired by the world around them.

The most exciting part was challenging one another to spot the repeating sections in each design! The children enjoyed testing their friends' pattern-spotting skills while sharing and celebrating their creative work.

It has been a fantastic opportunity to combine art, observation and problem-solving, and we have been incredibly impressed by the children's imagination and enthusiasm.

This week, Year 1 have been learning about the artist Andy Goldsworthy, who creates artwork using natural materials found outdoors. Inspired by his work, the children explored our outdoor environment and collected items such as leaves, sticks, stones and flowers to create their own beautiful pieces of art.

The children showed great creativity and imagination as they arranged their materials into patterns and designs. They worked carefully, developed their observation skills and enjoyed appreciating the beauty of nature. We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, teamwork and artistic achievements. Well done, Year 1!

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Year 1 have made excellent progress in their learning about the Great Fire of London. They particularly enjoyed a hands-on activity where they designed and built houses, recreating the city of London in the playground. The children thoughtfully positioned the buildings close together to reflect how London was structured in 1666, helping them understand how the fire spread so rapidly.

Throughout the activity, the pupils demonstrated a strong sense of empathy as they observed how the buildings were affected by the fire, showing a deepening understanding of the historical event and its impact on people’s lives.

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