Today Year 1 started their computing unit on moving a robot. Children had the opportunity to tinker with the beebots and explore how to use the buttons to move the beebot. Children were very excited to experiment!
Today Y1 completed their cool task for their PE unit, striking and fielding. Children practised how to hold a racquet in a handshake grip and then moved around the room balancing a beanbag on the racquet. Finally children practised flipping the beanbag and controlling it as it landed on the racquet.
Year 1 have been experimenting in science by making wind socks. The children used these to measure the wind and record a reading on the Beaufort scale.
Year 1 put their Design and Technology skills to the test today!
The children built a simple vehicle model, carefully attaching wheels to an axle and fixing them onto a chassis. They loved testing them out and watching them move along a ramp! Great job Year 1 
Year 1 had an awesome World Book Day, focusing on the story “Paddington at the Palace” by Michael Rosen. First of all, children read the story and completed a reading comprehension about the text to check their understanding. Then they had a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace where they learnt all about the different rooms, decor and staff. Children found this absolutely fascinating. Children then got the chance to become an interior designer for King Charles, designing their own room and decoration in the palace. Finally in the afternoon, children watched Paddington meet the late Queen at her Platinum Jubilee, then they had their own afternoon tea. Children loved making and tasting marmalade sandwiches. Yum, yum!
Thank you to our amazing parents and carers for their fantastic effort with the children’s costumes!
On Friday afternoon, Year 1 completed an online workshop about the Great Fire of London with the National Archives. Children found out why our government stores documents at the National Archives and then they explored different historical sources of evidence to prove key ideas about the Great Fire of London. Children even used a document relating to a hearth tax to find Thomas Farriner (the baker) in Pudding Lane where the fire started! Children were so engaged and this was such a valuable experience for them. Well done Year 1!
Year 1 have started their new DT unit of Taxi! We investigated a range of everyday objects to see if we could locate and identify the axle, chassis and wheels. The children loved this activity and discussed how easy it was to find the parts of a vehicle. 
Year 1 have begun their tales of trust learning in worship this morning. We recapped the story of Noah’s Ark, then worked together to sequence and retell the story. Great job superstars 
Year 5 and Year 1 teamed up last week, to participate in our prayer space day themed around our school values. We completed tasks together linked to trust, growth, strength, wisdom, trust and peace.
This morning, year 1 visited Jarrow library. The lovely Catherine read the children a story then they had time to read for pleasure and choose a book to bring back to school.
