Year 1 - Autumn 2 - Week 2

Date: 14th Nov 2025 @ 1:16pm

What another wonderful week it’s been in Year 1 – packed with learning, excitement, and plenty of kindness!

In Maths, we bravely tackled some trickier concepts as we continued our journey with subtraction. We learned that subtraction means taking away, and the children worked so hard to understand what this really looks like. Using practical resources, pictures, and number sentences, they grew more confident each day. It was fantastic to see those lightbulb moments as they realised how taking away changes a number.

In English, we dived back into our story Nibbles the Book Monster. The children were completely captivated as Nibbles caused even more chaos in the stories he nibbled his way into! We had some brilliant discussions about how the characters in the books might feel when Nibbles ruins their stories – lots of empathy, imagination, and thoughtful ideas were shared.

Our RE learning took us further into the Creation Story. We explored some of the wonderful things in our world and reflected on what we are most grateful for. The children shared their favourite parts of creation, from oceans and animals to trees, sunshine, and even their families. It was lovely to hear such thoughtful reflections on the beauty around us.

In History, we met another inspiring figure: Mary Seacole. The children were amazed as we learned about her incredible life, bravery, and kindness. They couldn’t believe how selfless she was and how determined she became to help those in need. Mary Seacole has certainly captured our imaginations!

But the most exciting part of our week was definitely filming our Kindness Video in celebration of World Kindness Day! Year 1 had an amazing time channelling their inner rock stars – singing, smiling, and spreading joy. We can’t wait for you to see the finished video! To mark World Kindness Day even further, the children created their very own kindness stones, each painted with positive affirmations such as “You are great,” “You are loved,” and “Have a good day.” Next week, we will plant these around the school grounds, hoping to brighten someone’s day when they discover them.

Well done, Year 1. Have a lovely weekend!