What a wonderful week to come back to! The sun has been shining down on us, and Year 1 have made the most of it with a fantastic start to the term. In PE, we’ve kicked off our multiskills sessions, where the children have been developing their coordination, balance, and teamwork through a variety of fun activities. In English, we wrapped up our learning on The Gingerbread Man—a story that truly captured the children’s imaginations. They loved retelling the tale and exploring the characters, and their enthusiasm really shone through in their work.
In Maths, Year 1 have been absolute stars! We’ve been focusing on addition and subtraction, and the children have impressed us with how quickly they’ve picked up new strategies and tips to solve equations. Their confidence is growing every day, and it’s been wonderful to see them applying their knowledge so independently.
In RE, we took time to reflect on all the Bible stories we’ve explored so far this year. I was amazed by how much the children remembered—they really wowed me with their knowledge and thoughtful insights. We also had a lovely discussion about prayer, talking about why it’s important and the kinds of things we like to think about when we pray to God. It was a calm and meaningful session that brought out some beautiful reflections from the children.
We’ve also been busy diving into our new Geography topic: Wonderful Weather! The children have been exploring the world around them through exciting fieldwork. We’ve been observing different types of birds, clouds, and plants, and we’ve started learning about temperature and how it changes with the seasons. It’s been a hands-on, curiosity-filled start to the topic, and we can’t wait to explore more in the coming weeks.