Investigating melting.
We have been investigating how the temperature of water affects how quickly solids melt. As part of our experiment we used thermometers to measure the temperature. We were so amazed that one of our ice cubes took 40 minutes to melt!
Deforestation
We have been learning about deforestation linked to the Amazon rainforest. Today we have had group debates to put forward all our arguments both for and against deforestation.
Anti-bullying week 2024
This week, Class One took part in a variety of engaging activities to celebrate Anti-bullying Week. The theme this year was “Choose Respect”. We kicked off the week by creating our very own ‘Kindness Tree’. Each child decorated a heart with acts of kindness they had shown or received and together…
Football with class 2
Today we joined with Class 2 for our football session, practising passing, shooting and dribbling.
Exploring the Story of Rama and Sita
This week, Class One delved into the magical story of Rama and Sita, the story behind the Festival of Light, Diwali. Reception enjoyed listening to the story and brought it to life by carefully colouring a picture of Rama and Sita. They also amazed us with their recall skills, sharing parts of the…
Exploring features around our school
Class One have enjoyed exploring the outdoors in our latest geography lesson to identify features in our school grounds. We started the lesson indoors by discussing familiar features in the classroom. The children pointed out everything from tables and the teacher’s desk to doors, windows, and our…
Prayer poppies
As part of our Remembrance reflections we created prayer poppies. We listened to The Last Post and shared our prayers, on all those who have sacrificed their lives during wars.
Poppy wreath making
This week our children made poppy wreaths for Remembrance Day
Diwali - the Festival of Light
In RE today, Class One took an exciting journey into the world of Diwali, the beautiful festival of light celebrated by Hindus and some Sikhs. We started by thinking about festivals we are familiar with, like Christmas and Easter, and discussed what makes each celebration special. Then, we…
Exploring solids.
In science we have been exploring different solids to find out their properties. At the start of the lesson some of us thought all solids were hard but now we know things like, sand, clay and fabric are all solids too. We tried compressing different solids, pouring them and changing their…
Building Confident Little Readers
In Reception and Year 1, we are dedicated to building a love of reading. The Little Wandle Guided Reading Programme helps us to do that, using a structured, phonics-based approach that nurtures confident, independent readers.
Each of the three Little Wandle reading practice sessions focuses on…
Exploring the UK with an Atlas
Today in our KS1 geography lesson, we went on an exciting journey across the United Kingdom - without leaving our classroom! Using atlases, our young geographers set out to discover more about the four countries that make up the UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The children…