Fantastic Phonics in Year 1
We are delighted to celebrate our fantastic phonics screening results. All the children have worked incredibly hard to prepare. Thank you to our parents for all their support at home. Everyone received a certificate and a treat. Well done Year 1 superstars.
Buzzing About Bees in Year 1
There was definitely a buzz in Year 1 today with a fantastic visit from ‘Bees in the Trees’. Year 1 were amazed to get up close to the hive and observe the worker bees. They found out about the different roles bees play within the hive as they work together. Male bees in the hive are called…
Drumming with Zozo
Year 1 enjoyed their final drumming lesson with Zozo. They celebrated all their new drumming skills and progress they have made together. Zozo told more magical stories that involved interaction with movement. They enjoyed learning more African songs and playing games together. Year 1 have…
Euro Sweep in Year 1
Year 1 are gearing up for The UEFA European Football Championship. They held a sweepstake in class and everyone has been given a country. Year 1 enjoyed finding out about the different flags countries have. They will now look forward to seeing who gets all the way to the final.
Vegetable Kebabs in Year 1
The Year 1 Chefs have been busy again cooking up a storm with some delicious ‘Vegetable Kebabs’. The children used their knife skills to cut the veg into chunky pieces suitable for going on the skewers. The chefs explored how a marinade is created to add flavour. They created a marinade using…
Wild About Wildlife in Year 1
Year 1 had a fantastic day visiting The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite. They were given a workshop by Lucy to learn about animal classification and conservation. Then there was time to explore the different animal enclosures around the park. Particular favourites were the lemurs,…
Y1 Visit Pony Pals Lakeland
Year 1 were invited to visit Lexi’s farm at Pickett Howe. Lexi’s mum Sam also runs ‘Pony Pals Lakeland’ where she offers Equine human therapy sessions. Year 1 walked up to the farm and had the best time. They loved grooming the ponies, helping to muck out and even decorating the ponies with…
Year 1 Visit Egremont Library
Year 1 had a fantastic time visiting Egremont Library. They enjoyed exploring the different sections of fiction and non-fiction. It was lots of fun having time to share stories with friends and adult helpers. Year 1 enjoyed a whole class story together before checking out their new books with…
Crudités Chefs
Year 1 tackled making crudités with peppers, cucumber and carrots. They developed their knife skills by learning how to use the claw and bridge technique to keep fingers safe. To compliment the crudités, they made a simple tzatziki dip by using Greek yoghurt, mint and cucumber. Year 1 recapped how…
Good News in Reception
Reception learnt about the ‘Good News’ Jesus spread. They listened to the Bible story of ‘The Good Samaritan’ and reflected on the message within the story. During worship time Reception shared when they have spread good news by showing acts of kindness and following in Jesus’ footsteps. They…
Year 1 Chefs make ‘Rainbow Wraps’
Year 1 are learning about food and nutrition in Design and Technology. By making ‘Rainbow Wraps’, they explored the sensory qualities of food. They were given the opportunity to experiment with new flavours and textures. Year 1 were taught the culinary skills of using a grater and ‘ribboning’ by…
African Drumming with Zozo
Year 1 welcomed back Zozo to learn more about African drumming. Year 1 took part in call and response songs. They learnt to maintain a steady pulse through accompanying songs with clapping. The children enjoyed Zozo’s interactive story telling. Year 1 have developed their skills and confidence in…