Penny Trail – Cancer Research collection
Thank you to everyone who donated to
last week’s penny trail in aid of Cancer Research.
In total, we raised
£99.32!
An amazing amount made from mainly 1p and 2p coins.
Thank you!
Art – topic learning
We are really enjoying our art topic – learning about the work of Paul Klee and Leonardo da Vinci. We have looked closely at their paintings and found similarities and differences. We are learning to share our opinions about the colours, shapes and patterns they use.
REMEMBER our school trip to The Hepworth Wakefield gallery is next Tuesday, 21 November.
Living and Learning – Me and my money
Our themed week was last week but visitors from HSBC couldn’t come last week. They came to talk to the year 1 and 2 classes about how trade, bartering and money has changed over time. They also talked to us about the value of notes.
Help at home by identifying and sorting coins and notes. Make different amounts in a variety of ways. How many ways can you make 10p?
Science – you rock!
This week in Science, Ks1 are looking at a variety of rocks. We know that rocks can be found in many different places and that rocks have many different properties.
We used words like rough, smooth, heavy and light to describe the rocks and created some posters on our tables.
We handled the rocks to feel their texture. We also organised them in a few different ways. This helped us to sort and classify.
We sorted the rocks from smallest to biggest and lightest (colour) to darkest in 2C.
PE – gymnastics
Year 1 and 2 are doing gymnastics in our PE lessons this half term. We’ll learn different ways of moving (high, low, jumps), gymnastic positions (tuck, pike, straddle) and sequencing movements. We will also be using the large apparatus. Below are some pictures of 1,2B’s gymnastic lessons.
Awesome adjective day!
We had a fabulous day learning about word classes today and, in particular, adjectives.
We all dressed up as an adjective, learnt a song about adjectives and made some interesting expanded noun phrases.
Help at home by talking about your favourite adjectives. Mrs Latham’s is discombobulated, Mr Goodwin’s is fabulous, Mrs Brown’s is bulbous and Miss Young’s is flabbergasted!
Odd socks day
Yesterday our school marked anti-bullying day by wearing odd socks to school. We did this to show that we are all different.
In class, we talked about the definition of bullying and what sort of things bullying includes.
Bullying is Several Times On Purpose.
We also spoke about what we should do if we think we are being bullied.
If we think we or anyone else is being bullied we should Start Telling Other People.
1A – Design Technology
This afternoon Class 1A learnt how to make a banana sandwich. Before we started on the task, we discussed what we needed to do to keep safe and we discussed how to keep everything as hygienic as possible. The children knew that we needed to wash our hands to keep the germs at bay and we talked about how we should also tie long hair back and roll long sleeves up. After washing our hands thoroughly, we set off for The Hub. The children listened carefully as Mrs Brown demonstrated how to make a banana and cream cheese sandwich. Everyone followed the instructions well and practised good patience whilst waiting their turn for the equipment. Mrs Brown spotted everyone using their great DT skills of peeling, slicing, spreading and arranging. She was very proud of the class… and they were very proud of themselves too. One child even gave themselves 10 out of 10! Well done 1A!
Adjective Day REMINDER – Tuesday 14 November
Remember to dress as an adjective tomorrow!
Adjective Day Tuesday 14 November
Dear parent/carer
After the success of the KS1 Adjective Day last year, we are doing it again. We are learning more about the functions of words. On Tuesday 14th November, we are going to have an ‘Adjective Day’. The children will be asked to come in to school dressed as an adjective. The adjective can be as simple or as adventurous as you like. Please ensure that your child is aware of the word meaning and feels confident in sharing this with the class. We have attached some pictures to inspire you or there are lots of ideas if you search ‘adjective dress up day’ on the internet.
Please do not go to the expensive of buying anything new and have fun creating your adjective outfit! Their outfit needs to be suitable for school, safe and warm enough for them to wear all day. (For 1A – easy to change in and out of for swimming too.)
Regards,
KS1 Term
Living and Learning-needs and wants
This week has been such a great time to focus on money. We have had so many insightful conversations about the differences between needing and wanting something.
I really want sweets sometimes but I don’t need them.
We all need food and water.
I want computer games but I do already have some.
I already have lots of clothes. I don’t really need any more, unless I grow!
We played a sorting game to help us identify further items that we may ‘need’ or ‘want’.
1A have thoroughly enjoyed our Maths lessons that have focused on recognising different coins. We have been getting to grips with the fact that 2p+1p=3p and that it doesn’t just make 2p because there are 2 coins. Similarly 5p+1p doesn’t equal 2p just because we have 2 coins!
Please see our photos of participating in the money trail too.
The whole of KS1 have had a brilliant start to a new half term. It has been great to be back together.