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Welcome to Class 1!

Fruit and Vegetable Tasting - the children in Class 1 challenged themselves to try a range of fruit and veg. There were lots of funny faces and some excellent use of vocabulary.

World Book Day 2020

World Book Day 2020 1 Dressing up as Fairytale Princesses
World Book Day 2020 2 Animals from favourite stories
World Book Day 2020 3 Harry Potter and the Snitch
World Book Day 2020 4 Dressing up
World Book Day 2020 5 Lots of children brought a book from home to swap
World Book Day 2020 6 Choosing a new book to take home
World Book Day 2020 7 Listening to Y6 present their favourite stories
World Book Day 2020 8 Listening to Y6 chidren reading stories they enjoy

Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea.

Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 1 Making jam tarts
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 2 Charades
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 3 Blind man's buff
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 4 Dancing with a partner
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 5 Flap the kipper
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 6 Royal tea party
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 7 Royal tea party
Our Royal Tea Party - we celebrated the end of our Kings and Queens topic with singing, dancing, parlour games and a nice cup of tea. 8 Royal tea party

Investigating Materials

The children have been answering questions in Science linked to our shared text studies in English.

Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river?

Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river? 1
Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river? 2
Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river? 3
Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river? 4
Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river? 5
Can you build a strong bridge for the goats to cross the river? 6

Which objects could the Big Bad Wolf huff and puff?

Which objects could the Big Bad Wolf huff and puff? 1
Which objects could the Big Bad Wolf huff and puff? 2

How many pieces of tissue paper do I need to make a comfy bed for a princess?

How many pieces of tissue paper do I need to make a comfy bed for a princess? 1
How many pieces of tissue paper do I need to make a comfy bed for a princess? 2
How many pieces of tissue paper do I need to make a comfy bed for a princess? 3
How many pieces of tissue paper do I need to make a comfy bed for a princess? 4

Which material would make the best crash mat for Humpty?

Which material would make the best crash mat for Humpty? 1
Which material would make the best crash mat for Humpty? 2

Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms

Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 1
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 2
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 3
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 4
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 5
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 6
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 7
Tamworth Castle - we enjoyed exploring the Tudor and Victorian rooms 8

Spring 1 2020 Newsletter

Christmas Crafts

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Counting down to Christmas - we all added something to the food bank box during our 'reverse advent'

Counting down to Christmas - we all added something to the food bank box during our 'reverse advent' 1

2019 Christmas Trip to Conkers. A fantastic day meeting Santa and Jingles the Elf.

Hibernating Hedgehogs

In science we have been learning about how the changing seasons affects our local wildlife. Today we listened to a story about hibernation then we worked together to make warm, waterproof hedgehog homes.

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We tested our homes by putting hot water bottle hedgehogs inside. We kept one hedgehog outside the nests to make a comparison. After break time we checked our hedgehogs and discovered that the ones in nests had slightly warmer tummies than the hedgehog without a nest. We're hoping that some real hedgehogs move into our nests soon!
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Well done Class 1! Super singing, dancing and acting in our KS1 Christmas production A Little Bird Told Me.

Well done Class 1! Super singing, dancing and acting in our KS1 Christmas production A Little Bird Told Me. 1
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Firework Dance

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Look out for our tuck, twist and star jumps included in our routine.

The Gunpowder Plot performed by Year 1

The Gunpowder Plot performed by Year 1 1 King James I was the King of England
The Gunpowder Plot performed by Year 1 2 A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament
The Gunpowder Plot performed by Year 1 3 Lord Monteagle's letter warned the King
The Gunpowder Plot performed by Year 1 4 Guy Fawkes was found in the cellar

Autumn 2 2019 Newsletter

When was our school built? How did The Cock Inn get its name? Where is the downards Shrovetide goal? We learnt a lot about Clifton Village during our guided tour led by Class 2.

Fun in the Forest

Class 1 have been exploring the woodland environment during their Forest School sessions.

Picture 1 Exploring a burrow
Picture 2 Meeting my tree
Picture 3 Magic wands
Picture 4 Toasting marshmallows
Picture 5 Mmm, hot chocolate and s'mores
Picture 6 Getting muddy
Picture 7 Mud monsters!
Picture 8 Mud monsters!
Picture 9 Moss Monsters!

We visited our local playground and Year 1 investigated how the playground equipment had been made as part of their Design and Technology work.

We all set sail on our journey together. Class 1 2019/20.

We all set sail on our journey together. Class 1 2019/20. 1

Autumn 1 2019 Newsletter

Class 1 Timetable 2019/20

Forest School - We found forest treasures, hid them in the woods and drew maps for our friends to find the buried treasure just like real pirates!

Forest School - We found forest treasures, hid them in the woods and drew maps for our friends to find the buried treasure just like real pirates! 1
Forest School - We found forest treasures, hid them in the woods and drew maps for our friends to find the buried treasure just like real pirates! 2
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We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats.

We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 1
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 2
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 3
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 4
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 5
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 6
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 7
We are learning how to make healthy snacks in D&T. These are our stuffed pepper boats. 8

Role play in the Beach Shop

Our visit to Sharkbait Reef Aquarium

Summer 2 2019 Newsletter

A Viking Feast

We enjoyed a Viking feast to celebrate the end of our topic. First we found out about the foods Vikings ate, then worked together to churn our own butter and bake bread following an old Viking recipe.

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First we took turns to shake cream into butter.

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Next we followed the Viking bread recipe.

Next we followed the Viking bread recipe. 1
Next we followed the Viking bread recipe. 2
Next we followed the Viking bread recipe. 3

Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat.

Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat. 1
Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat. 2
Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat. 3
Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat. 4
Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat. 5
Finally we served our bread and butter with honey and berries - a favourite Viking treat. 6

Here we are preparing the raised beds for planting. Everybody helped to clear the weeds and dig in new compost.

Viking Longboat Collage

We had fun experimenting with different printing techniques to create textured papers for our collage art project.

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Look at our wonderful work!

How to trap a dragon...

Today we have been thinking of ways to trap a dragon as part of our English work on writing instructions. Reception worked brilliantly together to come up with some great ideas and acted them out.

 

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We've made a great start on our Vikings and Dragons topic by transforming our home corner into a Viking longhouse.

Summer 1 2019 Newsletter

Year 1 will learn to use precursive letter formation to prepare them for joining their handwriting in Year 2.

Forest School - we had a great time making fairy houses using materials from the wood.

Forest School - we had a great time making fairy houses using materials from the wood. 1
Forest School - we had a great time making fairy houses using materials from the wood. 2
Forest School - we had a great time making fairy houses using materials from the wood. 3

Budding Bricklayers! We made pretend cement then had a go at creating our own brick walls.

Spring Term 2 2019 Newsletter

Visiting a Buddhist shrine at the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre

Kung Hei Fat Choi! We celebrated Chinese New Year in Class 1

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We all helped to make vegetable stir fry, noodles and dumplings.

We all helped to make vegetable stir fry, noodles and dumplings. 1
We all helped to make vegetable stir fry, noodles and dumplings. 2
We all helped to make vegetable stir fry, noodles and dumplings. 3
We all helped to make vegetable stir fry, noodles and dumplings. 4

We took the Chopstick Challenge and practised writing Chinese numbers.

We took the Chopstick Challenge and practised writing Chinese numbers. 1
We took the Chopstick Challenge and practised writing Chinese numbers. 2

We followed the Pearl of Wisdom and created our own dragon dances.

We followed the Pearl of Wisdom and created our own dragon dances. 1
We followed the Pearl of Wisdom and created our own dragon dances. 2
We followed the Pearl of Wisdom and created our own dragon dances. 3
We followed the Pearl of Wisdom and created our own dragon dances. 4

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Year 1 have designed their own Chinese Dragon Stick Puppets

We loved finding out about the Giant Panda. We made a habitat using collage and natural objects.

We loved finding out about the Giant Panda. We made a habitat using collage and natural objects. 1
We loved finding out about the Giant Panda. We made a habitat using collage and natural objects. 2
We loved finding out about the Giant Panda. We made a habitat using collage and natural objects. 3

Spring term 1 2019 Newsletter

2018 Christmas Trip to Santa's Winter Wonderland

3..2..1..Wheee!

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Christmas Crafts in Class 1

We have been learning about the changing seasons and looking at landscapes painted by Monet and Van Gogh. We used some of their techniques to paint pictures for our 2019 calendars.

We have been learning about the changing seasons and looking at landscapes painted by Monet and Van Gogh. We used some of their techniques to paint pictures for our 2019 calendars. 1

WWF Adoption Certificate

Class 1 children have become Green Ambassadors for WWF after raising enough money to adopt a polar bear with their Christmas messages. Great work!

Class 1 children have become Green Ambassadors for WWF after raising enough money to adopt a polar bear with their Christmas messages. Great work! 1

We made these cute penguins using recycled plastic bottles for this years Eco Stall.

We made these cute penguins using recycled plastic bottles for this years Eco Stall. 1

A perfect day for an autumn walk...

Autumn Term 2 2018 Newsletter

We have been learning about portraits in Art. The children have enjoyed experimenting with different styles including Picasso, Arcimboldo and Pop Art. We have created our own gallery in Class 1 with all the beautiful work.

We have been learning about portraits in Art. The children have enjoyed experimenting with different styles including Picasso, Arcimboldo and Pop Art. We have created our own gallery in Class 1 with all the beautiful work. 1

Play and Learn - Class 1 enjoyed chatting about their families today and made some beautiful family trees. Thank you to all the parents that were able to come.

Play and Learn - Class 1 enjoyed chatting about their families today and made some beautiful family trees. Thank you to all the parents that were able to come. 1
Play and Learn - Class 1 enjoyed chatting about their families today and made some beautiful family trees. Thank you to all the parents that were able to come. 2
Play and Learn - Class 1 enjoyed chatting about their families today and made some beautiful family trees. Thank you to all the parents that were able to come. 3
Play and Learn - Class 1 enjoyed chatting about their families today and made some beautiful family trees. Thank you to all the parents that were able to come. 4

Family Trees

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Autumn Term 1 2018 Newsletter

A fantastic day out at the Ploughing Match

Class 1 Timetable 2018/19

Welcome to our wonderful new Reception children!

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We had a lovely time today, meeting the animals and finding out about their special diets. Can you remember which animals were herbivores or carnivores? Did we meet any omnivores?

Little Riddlers!

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Class 1 have written some fantastic rainforest animal riddles this week. We have entered them in the Young Writers national competition Little Riddlers. Please feel free to come in and read their super writing and keep your fingers crossed for a winning entry.

Bike Day

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Here we are practising our bike riding skills. Our instructor was very impressed with our concentration and progress. Well done Class 1!
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Land Art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy

Shrovetide Sculpture Workshop with artists from The ClayRooms

Happy Hens Trip

We had a great time at Happy Hens Farm collecting eggs, feeding the animals and riding on the tractor and trailer. 

World Book Day - Class 1 look fantastic in their book character costumes

Lola, Grumpy, Mary P, Underpants Alien and Captain The Scarecrow and The Farmer WIZARDS! Cute and cuddly animals Fairy tale Princesses

Happy Mother's Day!

Class 1 have made yummy Gingerbread Mummy Biscuits and would like to wish all of their mums a Happy Mother's Day. Mrs Leiper would like to add that hands were well washed! We hope you enjoy them. 

Author Visit

Today we were pleased to invite Anya Acres to read her new book "Ollie Discovers the Planets." The children listened really well and asked lots of questions. They even made suggestions for new Ollie adventures!

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Space Art

Class 1 had lots of messy fun as they experimented with a variety of printing techniques to create textured planets for our Space Topic display board.

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Here is the finished result with collage, painting, printing and clay work. Great job Class 1!
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