Week beginning 8th September 2025
This week in Year 1, the children have truly embodied our school values of being confident and aspirational. They have shown incredible resilience across all areas of learning, tackling new challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Whether working independently or collaborating with their peers, they have demonstrated a positive attitude and a growing sense of pride in their achievements. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence flourish and their aspirations shine through in everything they do.
In our REACH activity this week, we delved into the fascinating world of microbes. The children were surprised to learn that not all microbes are harmful—some are actually helpful, like those found in yoghurt and bread! We explored three types of microbes: fungi, bacteria, and viruses, and the children used clay to create imaginative models of each one. Their curiosity and creativity made this a truly memorable learning experience.
During PE, we focused on developing memory and coordination through sequence activities. The children worked in pairs to tap coloured cones in the correct order, responding to their partner’s calls. This fun and active task helped them build concentration, teamwork, and physical control. It was lovely to see them encouraging one another and celebrating their successes together.
In RE, we explored the Creed and its importance to the Catholic faith. The children showed great thoughtfulness as they discussed each part of the Creed and what it means to believers. They created beautiful, symbolic drawings to represent the different sections and reflected on how these words connect to their own understanding of God. Each child also carefully wrote out the Creed, demonstrating both reverence and pride in their work. It was a meaningful and creative way to deepen their understanding of Catholic beliefs.
Week beginning the 1st September 2025
What a Fantastic First Week Back in Year 1!
We are so proud of how brilliantly the children have settled back into school this week. They have returned with such a positive attitude and a real eagerness to learn. It’s a big step moving from Reception to Year 1, but they have handled the transition with confidence and enthusiasm. They have shown our school value of high expectations in everything they do, and their resilience has been amazing to see. They should be very proud of themselves — we certainly are!
In Maths, we have been exploring the structure of numbers up to 20. The children have been using tens frames and 100 squares to help them build strong number sense and spot patterns in numbers. It has been lovely to see them explaining their thinking and growing in confidence with their number work.
During PE, we have been developing our balance, coordination, and teamwork skills. The children took on the exciting challenge of crossing a “river” using lily pads — but each time they crossed, it got trickier! They had to carry different objects like beanbags and footballs without dropping them or stepping into the river. It was all about working together, thinking carefully, and encouraging one another — and they did a brilliant job!