Year 1- What we are learning!

 

In literacy this week, we completed our writing assessments! We did this independently using all our knowledge of finger spaces, capital letters and phonics to rewrite parts of the story, ‘The Snail and the Whale’.

English programmes of study: key stages 1 and 2 (Writing expectations)

In maths this week, we have looked at number lines! We have used our knowledge of numbers to plot missing numbers on a number line and used our estimation skills to create our own number lines outside using chalk. 

In Science this week, we have observed changes in our plants. We looked at how the different parts of the plant have changed over time and why we thought this had happened. We took into consideration what plants needed in order to grow and then recorded our observations. 

In Design and Technology we have been planning how we were going to create a bag! We have explored various joining techniques such as staples and glue. This week we explored sewing! The children were shown how to sew and the necessary safety precautions to take when handling the needles. The children did an absolutely amazing job to thread the string through the eye of the needle and perform a running stitch with very little support (the year 1 teachers were very impressed!). 

Mulberry Forest School

After Easter, on Tuesday 22nd April, Mulberry class will start their second block of 5 Forest School sessions.

Even though we are hopefully going to enjoy some dryer and warmer weather, it is really important that the children have the correct clothing. If they are not dressed correctly and feel cold and wet, or cannot kneel down or sit on the grass because they are wearing a dress or shorts, it is very uncomfortable for them and takes some of the enjoyment out of the sessions. 

The children will need: 

A waterproof outer layer (separate waterproof trousers and jacket or an all in one) - This may not be needed every week, but it is still good to have in school in case the weather is wet one week.

Waterproof boots (welly or ski  boots)

Long trousers, such as jogging bottoms - Shorts are summer dresses are not appropriate for Forest School

A coat  

Sun hat

Sun cream if the weather is very hot - This should be applied before the children come to school.

Please note that the boots, waterproofs and long trousers will be kept in school until the five sessions are over.

Please do not send your child to school wearing these items.  Please put them in a separate bag that can be kept in school and the children will change before their lesson each week. 

We are very much looking forward to teaching your children during their Forest School sessions.

Alison Ant and Jill Jungle Owl

Kind Regards,

Jill

Year 2 Awards

 
 

These children have worked extremely
hard and have been rewarded for
all of their hard work and efforts.

E for Excellence
Mulberry Class:
Elliot, for his brilliant effort in accurately
reading  the temperature on a range of
thermometers. Well done!

Rowan Class
Ahmad, for working hard to improve his
arithmetic knowledge. Keep up the great work!

Pine Class
Alexandra, your ability to compare and solve
temperature differences shows your
problem-solving skills. Keep up the great work!

         Star Writers

Mulberry Class

Harry, for working very hard to demarcate

his sentences with capital letters and full stops.

As required, Harry used question marks

correctly too.  Good job!

Rowan Class

Sophia, for independently editing her

non-chronological report about meerkats!

Pine Class

Inaya, for  writing a non-chronological report

about meerkats, you have included interesting

facts but also showed fantastic use of different

punctuation marks. Well done!

The resilience award this week goes to: Kayaan, Maya M

.

These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.
Maya M  has shown outstanding resilience and determination in their handwriting practice.
Kayaan, showed resilience when faced with challenging arithmetic questions. He was able to persevere and try his best. Well done!

The reciprocity award this week goes to: Serghei, Isabella

These children have shown interdependence, collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and have imitated effective ideas and methods from others. 

Serghei was able to work collaboratively when

attending a football tournament this week. Well done! 

Isabella has shown exceptional teamwork,

kindness, and care towards her peers. Well done!

I made my teacher happy goes to: Elyssa

Elyssa made her teacher happy by

coming to school every day with a smile on her face. 

Year 2 learning blog

                                   

   Literacy

This week the children have explored

 a variety of non-chronological reports.

 They  created their own reports about 

meerkats ensuring to include all the key features. 

Maths

This week, the children solved capacity and volume problems  involving the four operations. Next, they learnt to read the temperature on a range of thermometers. Finally, they compared the temperatures of different cities. Super effort!

       

     

                                                      

Geography

This week the children discussed similarities 

and differences between Harold Hill and Sydney. 

They compared population, animals,

 temperature and famous landmarks. 

Year 2 DT project

 

DT - Summer 1  

Structures - Building a freestanding chair for Jack!

Next term we will be designing and creating our own structures!

We will be making a freestanding chair for Jack from the fairy tale story Jack and the beanstalk. We are looking for donations for the following:

• Straws
• cardboard
• ceral boxes
• kitchen paper tubes

Any donations will be kindly welcomed.

From the Year 2 Team

Apricot Class 100% attendance!

 

 

Well done to Apricot class who have had 100% attendance for a second week running! 

On Friday the dzchildren’s reward they are going to have a Popcorn cinema party. The children had a choice of different treats and they chose a mini cinema. 

Keep coming to school everyday on time Apricot Class! 

Thank you, 

Miss Myers 

Year 1 Parents - Beech Class

 After Easter, on Friday 25th April, Beech class will start their second block of 5 Forest School sessions.

Even though we are hopefully going to enjoy some dryer and warmer weather, it is really important that the children have the correct clothing. If they are not dressed correctly and feel cold and wet, or cannot kneel down or sit on the grass because they are wearing a dress or shorts, it is very uncomfortable for them and takes some of the enjoyment out of the sessions. 

The children will need: 

A waterproof outer layer (separate waterproof trousers and jacket or an all in one) - This may not be needed every week, but it is still good to have in school in case the weather is wet one week.

Waterproof boots (welly or ski  boots)

Long trousers, such as jogging bottoms - Shorts are summer dresses are not appropriate for Forest School

A coat  

Sun hat

Sun cream if the weather is very hot - This should be applied before the children come to school.

Please note that the boots, waterproofs and long trousers will be kept in school until the five sessions are over.

Please do not send your child to school wearing these items.  Please put them in a separate bag that can be kept in school and the children will change before their lesson each week. 

Any questions, feel free to email the Year 1 mailbox 

Kind regards, 

Miss Hamiton