Year 1 - Summer 1 - Week 1

Date: 22nd Apr 2022 @ 5:22pm

We have had the most wonderful start to the Summer term and we are so excited to have welcomed the children back after the Spring break. Our Year 1 superstars returned to the classroom ready and raring to go and, this week, they have been busy learning about measuring length in Maths, beginning to explore their new text, “Toys in Space”, by Mini Grey, in English and learning about Rosa Parks and how she demonstrated perseverance, as part of our Young Leaders Award. It really has been a busy week, however, as always; the children have worked so incredibly hard!

In RE, we have been learning about baptism and why it is so special. Using our black thinking hats, Year 1 have been exploring what it means to be baptised and the process that takes place within the church. Year 1 discussed all the wonderful things that baptism can bring to an individual and the importance of carrying the light of Christ within our hearts. The children enjoyed learning about the main features of a baptism and what each aspect of the service symbolises.

On Friday, we celebrated “Earth Day” and, using our yellow thinking hats, reflected on God’s wonderful creation, sharing what we love about our planet and what we feel makes it so special. Recognising that we all speak so positively about our incredible world, we discussed the importance of keeping it safe and doing what we can to protect it from harm. The children shared lots of ways in which we could demonstrate our school value of “Serve”, to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and have an active part to play in protecting our planet, for example, putting litter in the bin, walking to places and putting out bird feeders for the wildlife that visits our gardens. With so many wonderful ideas, the children then created their own class wreath out of their handprints. On each of their handprints, the children wrote a promise, to explain how their hands are going to help protect our planet. For example, “This hand will turn off the lights when they are not being used” and “This hand will recycle plastic bottles”. Whilst an important reminder of how we can help the planet, the wreath also acts as a promise to God that we will do what we can to look after the amazing world he has created for us.

A huge well done for such a brilliant start to the new term, Year 1! Have a fantastic weekend and we will see you on Monday.

Year 1 Reminders

• During Summer 1, PE will continue to take place on a Monday and Wednesday. Please ensure children come to school in the correct PE kit on these days.

• Children should bring only a small and healthy snack, such as fruit or a cereal bar, to have during their morning break time. Please ensure that grapes are cut in half.

• Love Reading have chosen their 'top book picks' for April and May. More, highly-rated children's reads, from a variety of authors for different age ranges, are shared with us all to enjoy.