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25 October 2023

Y1 Part-Whole Models

In maths year 1 have been learning how to use Part-Whole Models. Today we explored creating these practically with our partners. Partner 1 added the parts using counters. Partner 2 added the parts together and wrote the whole.  Both partners self checked and then swapped around. Great work. 

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5 October 2023

Year 1 Explore Seasons at Whinlatter

Year 1 enjoyed a very wet Whinlatter trip to learn more about the changing seasons.  We explored the Forest with Ruth looking for signs of seasonal change. We found pine cones and a couple of sharp eyes spotted some red squirrels. We found evergreen trees that keep their leaves all year round and…

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25 September 2023

Year 1 Vote

Year 1 enjoyed voting in their first School Election. Those who volunteered to be candidates gave speeches to explain why they would make good councillors. We then held a vote and used an ‘X’ on the voting slips to make our choices. Year 6 helped to organise the voting. The votes were counted and…

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25 September 2023

Y1 Visit Egremont Library

Year 1 enjoyed their visit to Egremont Library. Tracey the Librarian explained how we can use our cards to borrow books. We explored different book choices before choosing one to take home. We enjoyed a class story time together and then checked out our books. Thank you Tracey we will look forward…

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25 September 2023

Year 1 Pet Encounters

Thank you to The Brilliant Cumbria initiative for organising a pet Encounters to visit today. We enjoyed being challenged to face our fears and to learn about the animals.  We were all very brave and had so much fun. Thank you to Pet Encounters.
 

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5 July 2023

Move up Day

Reception had a lovely morning in Year 1. We learnt where everything is in our new class. We loved playing in our new yard.  Mrs Robson and Mrs Benn are looking forward to seeing you all in September. 
 

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28 June 2023

African Drumming with Zozo

Zozo returned for our final session learning and playing the African ‘Djembe’ drums. Zozo reviewed all the previous learning and celebrated the learning achieved.  Year 1 followed Zozo’s rhythms and copied the patterns.  Then Year 1 enjoyed listening to an African story where some children were…

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28 June 2023

GB Paralympian Visit

Today we welcomed Jonathan Paterson a GB Paralympic Footballer.  He captained the Paralympics GB side on the his Games debut at Beijing in 2008 and also at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games.  Jonathan was born with right sided cerebral palsy and has always been motivated to prove any doubters or…

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28 June 2023

Y1 Sports Day

Year 1 had a fantastic time competing in Sports Day. It was great fun racing and cheering everyone on. Congratulations to the green team who were the winners. 
 

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17 May 2023

Year 1 find out ‘Can you build with bread?’

In our D&T lessons we have been investigating answering ‘Can you build with bread?’.  We have been building a house for the three little pigs. After investigating we decided to heat the bread first to make toast as it is more sturdy for building with. We made our own cement choosing our own…

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17 May 2023

Year 1 and Year 6 Active Maths for Number Day

Today for Number Day Year 1 and Year 6 joined together to take part in some ‘Active Maths’. Year 6 planned maths games and activities for Year 1 to enjoy.  Everyone enjoyed counting, adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying in creative ways.  It was fun learning and being active together.

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5 May 2023

A Party Fit for a King

Year 1 celebrated in royal style.  We enjoyed making our own crowns to wear at our street party. We decorated ourselves with Union Jack face paints and tattoos.  We bounced till we dropped and finished off with an ice cream or ice lolly.  Having our lunch with all the classes joined together…

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