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Wow! What a fantastic workshop we have had. AnimalsUK visited KS1 and we got to learn about lots of different animals. The children had the opportunity to hold and feel a tortoise, snake, skunk, tarantula and a meerkat. The children had so many excellent questions for Laura too. What an exciting opportunity!

Please find attached the Homework Grid for our topic this half-term, Local Geography Study. The Knowledge Organisers for Topic, English, Maths and Science are also attached. These are also posted on Google Classroom. KS1 – Homework Grid Local Study Geography 2022 Local Geography Study KS1 Knowledge Organiser- Summer 2nd Cyc 2 2022 English Knowledge Organiser Summer …

As part of our art work we have been working on our brush strokes. First we had a first attempt at painting a tree. The concentration was intense and there are some really good results. We then have used thick and thin paint brushes to practise different techniques. Take a look at our work. We …

Please find attached the Homework Grid for our topic this half-term, ‘We Are What We Eat’. The Knowledge Organisers for Topic, English, Maths and Science are also attached. These are also posted on Google Classroom. KS1 Homework Grid-We Are What We Eat Summer 1st 2022 We Are What We Eat KS1 Knowledge Organiser- Summer 1st Cyc …

This week we have been measuring using non-standard units and centimetres.  We compared lengths and heights, using the vocabulary longer, shorter, taller and smaller. We measured physical objects and drawings. We were very good at estimating too.  

As part on our work on structures, we have been learning a range of different strengthening and stiffening techniques. We experimented with paper to see if we could make it stronger and stiffer. We had a go at rolling, folding and layering. We discussed how triangle shapes are often used to strengthen too. It was …

To start our new topic on Structures, the children were challenged to work as a team and create a standing tower. They were provided with newspaper and sellotape, but no more information was shared. The concentration was intense. We will complete the activity again when we have practised specific techniques. Watch this space!

What super costumes the children came in today to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of World Book Day.  To promote reading for pleasure we buddied up with Red Kites and listened to each other read. We did lots of book related activities throughout the day and listen to Mrs Finley read her children’s favourite story ‘Burglar …

Please find attached the Homework Grid for our topic this half-term, Structures. The Knowledge Organisers for Topic, English, Maths and Science are also attached. Structures KS1 Homework Grid Spring 2nd 2022 Structures KS1 Knowledge Organiser- Spring 2nd Cyc 2 2022 English Knowledge Organiser Spring Year 1 English Knowledge Organiser Spring Year 2 Maths Knowledge Organiser Spring …

The focus of Children’s Mental Health Week this year was ‘Growing Together’. We watched an online assembly on how to improve our own mental health and how to find help if we need it. Eagles have created their own support bubbles and written the names of people around their balloons who have helped them to …
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