Autumn 1

Year 1 have made a fantastic start to the year and have transitioned brilliantly from Reception! Our free-flow learning continues to play an important role in the classroom, giving children the freedom to explore, imagine and express their creativity.

In Maths, we’ve been working on addition using Numicon, counting forwards and backwards, recognising coins, and exploring part-whole models. We’ve also been learning about wants and needs, helping children understand how to make thoughtful choices in everyday life.

In English, we’ve loved reading Where the Wild Things Are — the children designed their own “wild things” and even held a lively school rumpus! We also enjoyed Stick Man, describing our own stick characters and writing imaginative sentences and alternative endings.

In P.E., our focus has been on developing coordination, teamwork and confidence through a range of fun activities.

Through our Project-Based Learning, we’ve been celebrating Black History Month, learning about British trailblazer Walter Tull and his incredible achievements.

In Geography, we’ve been discovering the seven oceans, while in Science, we’ve explored weather and autumnal changes. A highlight of the term was our first trip to Ainslie Wood Forest, where we observed seasonal changes first-hand.

In R.E., we’ve been learning about The Creation Story, thinking about how the world began and the beauty of the world around us.

It’s been a busy and exciting start to Year 1 — we’re so proud of how engaged, curious and enthusiastic the children have been in their learning!