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Year 1


                   Mrs Clifford & Miss Power

Welcome to the Year 1 class page, where you will find important information and photos to keep you up to date with what your child is learning in school. 

The Year 1 team consists of: 

1C- Mrs Clifford, Mrs Quinn, Miss Kakanskas 

       Mrs Brown (Thursday afternoon and Friday) 

1P- Miss Power, Mrs Rafferty and Miss Albenese 

Phonics/Reading Support in Year 1

Year 1 have explored, designed, made and evaluated a piece of playground equipment in DT. Ask us to tell you about each part and the special words we learnt ����

Year 1C's finished playground equipment ��

Year 1P's finished playground equipment ��

Year 1C have been studying Wassily Kandinsky. Today, we practised mixing two primary colours together, to create a secondary colour! We created a piece of art work in the style of the famous artist. Ask us the name of each primary and secondary colour!��

Investigating the properties of materials in Year 1...look at the amazing scientific vocabulary we have used! Can you tell your grown-ups the meaning of any of the words?

Year 1 enjoyed their first outdoor PE lesson of the year, practising their throwing and catching skills!

Celebrating World Book Day 2025! We came into school dressed in bright clothes or as a character from our favourite story. This signifies the huge positive impact reading can have on our lives and well being!��

A great afternoon in Y1C, learning about waterproof and absorbent materials. Can you tell your grown-ups the meaning of waterproof and absorbent?

As part of our materials unit, we have been learning about the physical properties of different materials. We explored the words transparent, opaque and shiny, to name a few, and searched for objects in our classroom to fit the description. Well done!

Y1C used their aerial map of the school to identify different buildings and features in our school grounds. We talked about how a bird's eye view/aerial view is what we can see if we were up high, looking down. A great start to the topic Y1!

Y1C have started exploring number patterns, using apparatus, to aid our understanding. What a great start Y1!

Thank you to all the parents/carers who attended the Y1 Maths Workshop. I hope it gave you an insight into how we teach maths here at STOC.

In science we have been learning about objects and materials. First we looked at objects made from just one material, before exploring objects made out of more than one material.

During Spring 1, Y1C are learning about Knights and Castles in their History lessons. First we learnt about the best place to build a castle, before exploring the different features of Motte and Bailey and Stone Keep castles.

Year 1C loved their music lesson this week! They explored The Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker ����

⭐️ Christmas Fun ⭐️

We had a wonderful time at our party this afternoon! �������� MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!⭐️⭐️

Our Christmas Nativity ⭐️

Stay and play ��

We can name the four seasons of the year. We looked at the changes during each season and described how they look and feel! We looked at what happens to the trees during each season and created a seasons calendar ������

Year 1 created a moving Christmas card in DT. We investigated mechanisms that are currently out there today. We practised creating a lever and slider mechanism of our own, designed and made a moving Christmas card and then evaluated our finished product. We hope you LOVE your Christmas card as much as we do!☃️⭐️��������

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 Traffic  Light  Treat 

 Autumn Winners 

����Well done to this terms Traffic Light Treat winners. Fantastic home reading! Enjoy your new books ����

Year 1 had a wonderful morning, observing and handling reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals, to enhance their learning in science. They loved their visit from the animal workshop!

We have been learning about the five animal groups in science

We had a visit from Little Angel Theatre who treated us to a fun workshop about the book Charlie Cook and His Favourite Book!

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In Geography we are learning to name and locate the seven continents.

Jesus is the light of the world! ��️

As November 11th approaches...We Will Remember Them!

Year 1C continued to learn about the artist Richard along. Inspired by his print work, we explored printing using different objects ��

On Friday's, our PE lesson is dance. We have been creating different moves using streamers. So far, we have practised different ways to move and travel. Keep a look out for our final dance...

In music, Year 1C have been creating our own big band! Take a look at us in action…

When the tambourine starts to play...

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When the shakers start to play...

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When the woodblock starts to play...

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This year, we are taking part in the Xmas4schools activities. You can have your child's artwork turned into beautiful Christmas cards, poster calendars, mugs, gifts, gift labels and even tea towels! Below is a photo of your child's independent piece that they chose to create by themselves! ������☃️

On Wednesday 9th October, we had a wonderful day learning all about Mary Seacole, as part of Black History Month. We have learnt so much about her life and why she is a significant woman from history. Can you remember why she was treated unfairly? What was the name of the hospital she set up in the Crimea?

Y1 enjoyed exploring their sense of smell and taste. Can you remember what the word 'bland' means, to describe how something can taste?

1P looking at how different our life is compared to Jesus' life!

Year 1C role playing the story of 'The Prodigal Son'

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In Religion, we discussed who God takes care of. We walked around our school to look at God's creatures, God's family and God's world. God takes care of everyone...

In science Year 1 have been naming different body parts and have loved learning about the five senses. So far we have explored our sense of hearing, sight and touch.

 

 

In topic maths, Year 1C have been exploring 2D shapes. So far, we can recognise square, triangle, oblong and circle. We went on a shape hunt in class, outside and around school. We also created a picture using the shapes we know. Look out for shapes you recognise in your home too!

Year 1 PSHE

We have been looking at our school rules and how we can make sure we follow them. Everyone in the class decided that when we are kind to others it makes them feel happier. Listening to others in class and we had a go at listening to each other’s stories. Sorting out different pictures, deciding if they are unkind or kind made us all understand that rules are important everywhere to make people safe and joyful.

 

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