05
Jul
Year 1
05
Jul
Year 1 Programme using Scratch Jr in Computing
This week in Computing, year 1 have been programming using Srcatch Jr. This term we have been learning about programming animations. Together we have been using different tools, joining blocks and making changes to programmes as a group. In this lesson we used iPads to...
05
Jul
Year 1 Meet their New Teachers: Ms Meaker, Ms Craig and Mr Georgie
Year 1 enjoyed visiting the classroom they will be based in for Year 2 in. September this week. They completed fun activities with the staff who will be teaching them in Year 2 - Ms Meaker, Ms Craig and Mr Georgie!...
19
Jun
Year 1 Return to Dalston Curve Garden – Mini‑Beast Detectives!
Year 1 had an exciting return visit to Dalston Curve Garden, where we explored how the environment has changed since our last trip and used our detective skills to solve a very important mystery — who has been munching all the leaves? As we investigated, the...
14
Jun
Year 1 Identify Features of the Seaside
This week, Year 1 have been busy becoming super observers as they explored the big question: Is this the seaside or not the seaside? Using a range of photographs and information clues, the children looked closely at landscapes, buildings, natural features and human activity to decide...
07
Jun
Year 1 Complete their Moving Animals in Design Technology
This week, Year 1 proudly completed the final stage of their moving animals in Design Technology. After weeks of planning, sketching and testing mechanisms, the children were ready to bring their designs to life. Using impressive fine motor skills, the children carefully pierced and screwed the...
27
May
Year 1 Weekly Learning Update – A Busy and Brilliant End to Summer Term 1
This week, Year 1 have been putting their maths skills to work in real‑life contexts. After last week’s focus on counting in 2s, 5s and 10s, the children used their knowledge to count coins, play shops and practise “buying” different items. They explored how to...
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17
May
Year 1 at Dalston Curve Garden – Leaf Discovery Session
Year 1 had a wonderful time at Dalston Curve Garden this week, taking part in a hands‑on session all about leaves. The children began with an exciting leaf hunt, exploring the garden to see just how many different types, shapes and textures they could find....
09
May
Year 1 D.T. – Bringing Our Moving Animals to Life
This week in Design Technology, Year 1 took the next exciting step in their moving toys project. After sketching their favourite animals last week, the children revisited their drawings and began deconstructing them into separate parts — heads, bodies, wings, legs, tails and more. This...
02
May
Year 1 Visit to Dalston Curve Garden – Summer Project Launch
This week, Year 1 had a wonderful time at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden as part of our summer project. The children explored a beautiful variety of tulips, noticing their colours, shapes and patterns. They were fascinated by how different each one looked. Can you identify...
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