Welcome to Class 1
Class Teachers: 2024 - 2025
Jellyfish
Mrs Marshall
Mrs Driscoll
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs M Cowell
Additional Learning Support Assistants
Mrs M Velleman
Starfish
Mrs Conyard
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs M Clarke
Additional Learning Support Assistants
Mrs C Deadman
Mrs E Mertens
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Science Scheme of Work Year 1
The latest news from Starfish and Jellyfish
Starfish Library Trip
Jellyfish Library Trip
Starfish constructing gingerbread man bridges
Starfish had a lovely afternoon using their science topic and literacy topic learning. They used different materials to build a bridge for the gingerbread man so he could cross the river safely. We have been listening to and watching different versions of the Gingerbread Man story during our traditional tale topic of Once Upon A Time, quite often the gingerbread man is eaten by the sly fox who offers to give him a lift. The children designed and built bridges using a variety of materials and the bridges were tested to ensure the gingerbread man would escape to safety.
Jellyfish enjoying PE
Planting trees
We were given some trees by the Woodland Trust so this afternoon, Year 1 chose certain areas around the school to plant them. They chose alongside the school boundary to fill the gap, also to try to close up our willow dome in the corner of the field. Year 1 made sure they dug a deep hole, added water and planted the tree straight! They have promised to look after the trees through the winter and will monitor their growth as they grow too.
Anti-bullying week
Exploring materials in the nature area
Jellyfish had a very busy morning in the Nature Area. Their Science topic this half term is Materials. Firstly, we blindfolded a partner, we gave the partner a material from the nature area and asked them to describe it. We shared good vocabulary for describing all the different materials we found. We also made a habitat for a teddy, making sure our teddy was safe, warm and dry. The last activity was a having a fire. We learnt about our fire triangle, keeping safe around the fire and also cooked marshmallows which we enjoyed in between two biscuits.
Our spectacular fireworks display
Enjoying the nature area in the rain!
Starfish braved the rain this afternoon to enjoy their time in the Nature Area. They discovered the new swing and noticed that Year 6 had been busy taking down fences. Starfish completed a habitat hunt and found a variety of interesting natural items to discuss. At the end of the afternoon, using their senses, all played a game of Eagle Eye.
1 Jellyfish reading with 3 Robins
Sweet Biscuit Faces
Starfish class have had lots of fun designing and creating their funny sweet biscuit faces. They decided which sweets they would use for their facial features completing a design sheet. They then created their funny faces and had great pleasure in taking them home to eat!
Tricky Words
Year 1 Starfish have been working very hard on learning to read and recognise their phonic tricky words. There teachers were feeling very proud of them this morning when they all successfully remembered all the words and were also able to spell them. We are going to concentrate on using them in full sentences next week. Watch this space!
Designing Habitats
The intrepid Starfish class ventured into the nature area yesterday. Once again, they used their senses to play the hot/cold game and eagle eye. They enjoyed identifying the plants in the sensory garden and smelling the aromas from tomatoes and lavender. Starfish also had to build a habitat for a teddy. We discussed warmth, structure and design. Look at the photos below to see their fantastic designs.
Working hard at our RE
Jellyfish doing PE
Starfish in the Nature Area
Starfish had an enjoyable morning in the nature area. The rain held off and the weather was kind to us. Starfish discussed their senses and used them to play the hot/cold game. They hid dinosaurs and then gave clues to their friend to help. Later, in the morning, Starfish blindfolded a friend and helped them find their way round the nature area. Some really good instructions were given and safety tips observed. Well done Starfish.
Starfish and Jellyfish welcome our parents and carers for reading
Our lovely RE work
Jellyfish in the nature area
2D Shapes
Starfish class have been learning the names of 2d shapes and recognising how many sides and corners they may have. Groups of children were challenged to sort shapes against their properties.
They demonstrated excellent shape knowledge and great team work!
All about Me
Starfish had fun in the sun drawing round their friends and naming their body parts. This linked with their topic ‘All about Me’ and their science learning too. Mrs Clarke could not resist joining in the fun too!
Exploring the nature area
Jellyfish ventured into the nature area with Mrs Miller and Mrs Clarke yesterday. Behaving so sensibly, they enjoyed exploring the environment. They used their senses in many different ways, smelling tomatoes and strawberries, touching bunny ear plants and feeling many different textures. The sun stayed shining for us just!!
Settling into 1 Starfish
Starfish class have settled back to school and have been enjoying catching up with their friends. They have shown lovely listening skills in their lessons and great sharing skills in provision.
Settling into 1 Jellyfish
