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Jun 10
Report Writing in Year One!
As you know, this year we have been learning about different types of animals including amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles. In May, Dr. Stuart visited us with all his reptile friends and we learnt so many interesting facts about reptiles and spiders from his visit. This week we have finished off the final touches …
Jun 08
We’re going to find the monster!
Lion class participated in a terrific book session yesterday. Zoe Willis and Laura Cohen came to see us to tell us about a new story… ‘We’re going to find the monster!’ We began by paying close attention to the story, learning the language and making predictions. The children then decorated their own monster masks, using …
May 26
Telling the time
This week in Year 1 we have been learning to identify o’clock and half past on a clock. We began by developing our knowledge of left and right. Learning new vocabulary like clockwise and anti-clockwise. Then we discussed the difference between the minute hand and hour hand. To put our learning into practice we made …
May 25
Special Books
This half term in Religious Education we have been learning about different religious faiths and their special books: the Bible, the Torah and the Quran. We have had a fantastic Eid assembly delivered by parents in our Muslim community, including a member of staff, Mrs Shaz, who spoke about the importance of reading the Quran. …
May 18
Tingatinga bees
This half term in art we have been learning about the artist Edward Tingatinga. He is a Tanzanian painter who specialises in abstract animals. Lots of us love the ‘Tingatinga tales’ episodes! We took our learning outside this afternoon during mini explorers and made our own natural paint. Firstly we needed to create the paint! …
May 12
Meet the Beasts!
This afternoon Year 1 had some unusual visitors… As part of our science learning we have been learning about amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles. We know what makes an amphibian an amphibian and have discussed the difference between different animals. Today we got to meet, touch and even hold a number of reptiles! Dr. …
May 03
Purple Up Day
Today we all wore purple and did different activities to celebrate the military children at Merry Hill. We used this time to discuss, be active and be creative. We discussed that the flower of the military child is a dandelion because dandelions put down roots anywhere they go. We were also so lucky to be …
Apr 29
The Papaya That Spoke
In English we have been learning the story of The Papaya that Spoke. It is a story that has three different types of punctuation, starting with the friendly full stop who we know really well by now in Year One. Also, we have seen exclamation marks and question marks. We have been practicing acting out …
Apr 25
Our New Playground
We hope you had a restful Easter break! On Tuesday the children were welcomed back to a brand new playground at Merry Hill! We have a fantastic astro-turf pitch, obstacle course, a humongous pirate ship and so much more. It was great to see everyone so active.
Apr 01
Hunting for Signs of Spring at Bushey Rose Garden
Yesterday Year One visited the beautiful Bushey Rose Gardens. In geography we have been learning about our local area and features of a map. Miss Bates and Miss Cowley gave Panther and Lion class the responsibility to plan the route! Firstly they used their knowledge of the local area and quickly identified Merry Hill Infant …