Year 1M

Eureka

We went to the national children's museum in Halifax called Eureka!

Jumbles Reservoir

1M went to Jumbles Reservoir for a walk and to observe the natural area.

Eid cards 

Weighing 

In maths we have been measuring weight 

Easter Cards

Measuring

1M have been measuring length using a ruler

Litter Picking 

1M have been working together to collect rubbish in the local area.

Fairy Tale Puppets

1M have been busy designing and creating their own fairy-tale hand puppets! The children had to sew two pieces of felt together and then decorate them.

Reading with our families in school

Computing

In computing we have started to look at computer science, and explore the word ALGORITHM. We have had the opportunity to explore the Beebots (a programmable floor robot) and make them move in different directions.

Commando Joe

We have enjoyed our Commando Joe sessions, using teamwork and problem solving to complete a range of tasks.

Fire lighting and roasted marshmallows

Bolton Library Visit

1M had a visit to Bolton Library. 1M walked to the library and saw some familiar places / people on the way.  During the visit the children learned how to borrow books while also having a story read to them and the opportunity to explore the books in the library.

Northern Lights

We have been using a toothbrush to create a starry sky effect. We then used torn paper and chalk to create our Northern light pictures. 

Northern Lights

 

Reading afternoon with parents afternoon

Parents and careers were invited into school to explore our library and read with their child. Thank you to all the parents that attended it was lovely seeing you all.

RE - Class assembly all about love

1M performed an assembly to KS1 children and parents / carers. The assembly was all about love.

Forest School

In Forest School lessons 1M have been learning how to use a bowsaw safely. A bowsaw is used to cut wood that is bigger than a two pence. 1M worked safely with Mr Mistry and Mrs Asghar to make a tree cookie!

Children In Need

To help raise money we dressed  up in our pyjamas!

1M Children In Need

 

Science - Boats 

Pirate Day

To celebrate the end of our theme Land Ahoy we had a Pirate Day. Captain DanTastic came to visit us, we did lots of dance, drama, art and made our own treasure maps. 

Rivington Pike visit

Year 1 had a visit to Rivington Pike.  The children had the opportunity to explore the natural surroundings while also working as a team and supporting each other. 

Class Worship

During class worship we have been listening to different stories from the bible while also having time to pray and reflect.

Forest school

Forest School is a unique way of building independence and self-esteem in children, exposing them to the natural world and understanding their impact on the environment.  It is a child-centred and child-led programme that provides the opportunity for the children to use their personal learning style to complete various activities. This half term the children have had opportunity to explore, story tell using puppets and making dens!

Have a look at what Year 1 2021/22 got up to. 

Summer Term

Summer 2:Our theme this half term is 'The Famous Five.' “The Famous Five” is a thematic unit based around famous people and events, with a history focus. Pupils will look at the significant contributions made by individuals in the past and events that have led to change for the future. The suggested five are:- The Great Fire of London / Samuel Pepys, Neil Armstrong / The First Moon Landing and Christopher Columbus. The class are free to choose other people or events that have had a significant impact within history.

Summer 1: Our theme this half term is 'Light Up the World.' Light Up the World is a thematic unit based around the sun and other sources of light, with a science focus. Pupils will look at solar power and how to save electricity, as well as learning about sun safety and the importance of protecting both the skin and eyes. They will also learn about how shadows are formed when solid objects block light. Nocturnal animals will also be introduced in this unit.

Please see our Curriculum letter above for more information.

SUMMER FOREST SCHOOL

This term we are doing outdoor learning in Forest School. We love being outdoors and learning in a different way, look at the smiles on our faces. 

We have used tools in forest school this week. We were great using the saws. 

We loved toasting marshmallows on the open fire, we even got to pop some popcorn too. 

We made our sawed wooden disks into necklaces this week, again we were great using the tools. 

Do you like the nests we build for the birds?

We went on a scavenger hunt. 

Spring 2: This half term our theme is 'Happily Ever After'. To begin our learning the children enjoyed participating in a 'Three Little Pigs Day' where they learnt a rap of the story and wrote some wonderful versions of the traditional tale themselves. They made some puppets and used their design and technology skills to make moving pictures and design and make houses for the little pigs. In Computing sessions, year 1 have been improving their knowledge on algorithms and instructed the Big Bad Wolf to travel to different places. 

We have also enjoyed participating in Shrove Tuesday, World Book Day, History and Science day activities. To raise money for Comic Relief, we had a 'Funky Friday' where the children brought in money to wear own clothes. We have also enjoyed making Easter cards for our families.

Take a look at the photographs to see how busy we have been and some of the wonderful work that Year 1 have done!

Spring 1: The theme for learning was, 'Never Eat Shredded Wheat'. This was a Geography based topic where we learnt more about the compass directions, North, South, East and West and recapped what we know about the world's seven continents and five oceans. We also learnt about the four countries in the United Kingdom, looked at the flags and some famous landmarks around the UK. We enjoyed visiting the Lego Discovery Centre at the Trafford Centre, where we could spot some UK landmarks (such as the Blackpool Tower, the Liver Building and Manchester Cathedral) and used some design skills to make vehicles, as well as having fun on the rides! Year 1 were very well behaved and all the teachers that went with them were very proud of how they represented St. Matthews. In Science, we learnt more about the weather and seasons, and what appropriate clothing to wear and explored what materials are waterproof. For Art lessons, we focused on improving our drawing and sketching, looking at colours and using pastels to create citrus fruits pictures and in PSHE we expanded our learning on what foods are healthy and where in the world they come from. In P.E. we have started sessions with Comando Joe and Year 1 are doing so well at improving their resilience and independent skills. Year 1 also need to be congratulated on participating and winning a whole school 'dance off' competition! Great work Year 1!

Here are just a few photographs of some of the Christmas activities we did.

Autumn 2: We have done some fantastic learning this half term and are very much enjoying the theme, 'Come fly with me!' (Arctic Circle).

We have been imaginary Pathfinders and made a journey in a North direction to the Arctic Circle. We felt how freezing it was, saw the snow and ice and looked at the Aurora Borealis in the sky. We then returned to class and spotted the Arctic Circle on a globe and in an Atlas. We were very good at remembering what we had learnt in Autumn 1, naming the 7 continents and the 5 oceans. (Check out the Youtube links below the photos - and see if you can sing along!) We have learnt about the Inuit people, how they live and how they build igloos. We even had a go at making our own. 

Additionally, we have enjoyed taking part in Children in Need day, had a special visitor from the police, went to the church to celebrate advent and took part in a speaking and listening day!

We also visited Bolton Central Library where they put out lots of books to do with our theme the Arctic. Year 1 behaved fantastically and had a lovely trip out.

7 Continents Song

5 Oceans Song

Autumn 1: Class 1D loved learning about Pirates during their 'Land Ahoy!' themed work. Please see a collection of some of the things we did in the pictures below.

This video is all about how you can help your child read at home. 

Click to watch this week's Read, Write Inc video at home.  

Please log on to Reading Eggs. Your child will have a login that they have used in school. It will support them to practise their reading skills in a fun way!

Reading Eggs

Year 1 Archived documents

1D Curriculum Letter Spring