Fantastic Fantasy!
Where do you start when you want to write a fantasy story? We started with reading some fantasy stories; then, we looked at lots of fantasy settings which we described (come and look at our fantasy tree to look at the vocabulary we came up with!). It was time to come up with our own fantasy settings. We used the iPads to help us. Not only that, we learnt how to email our work so that Mrs Weekes can print it out! Check us out….
Fun in the snow
The Paperclip Dance
Do you know how we are making the paperclips dance? Ask the scientists from Year 1!
Click on the link below to see ‘the paperclip dance’.
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The Rs for learning
The 7Rs for learning is an additional theme to our SEAL (social and emotional aspects of learning) coverage across the year. Throughout this theme children will explore seven key aspects of learning behaviour:
- Responsibility – know that you are in charge of your learning
- Risk – taking – having a go
- Resilience – keep trying, stay positive and persevere
- Resourcefulness – try a different way and find and use resources independently
- Responsive – respond in the right way to peers and adults
- Remembering – apply your learning in other lessons
- Reflection – think about what and how you’ve learnt and learn from your mistakes
Each of these aspects that help us to learn will be explored over this half term.
Try this tasty dip
Year 6 have been developing their food technology skills by making hummus:
Have a try at making hummus! It is a great source of protein and fibre and makes a healthy alternative to meat if you’re a vegetarian. To make this tasty dip even more delicious, spread it in pitta bread for a light lunch or dip veg into it for a scrumptious snack. Try it in your lunchbox – you won’t be disappointed!
Here’s the recipe:
- 410g can of chickpeas
- juice of one lemon
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Whizz the chickpeas, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor or using a hand blender until just smooth.
Loosen with a little warm water if needed.
Happy Christmas!
A very busy term is coming to an end. Thank you for your support with the Christmas performance; the children worked really hard practising lines and songs and without your help this wouldn’t happen.
It has been a long and tiring term but what a successful one. All of the children have made an excellent start to Year 1 and we have seen changes in them all since September. Here are some examples of fantastic progress:
- Nico, Owen and Oliver have impressed us with their maths skills
- Abi has settled really well and has made lots of new friends
- Zak and Neive have tried really hard to make positive choices and have shown they have a real sense of humour
- Brandon has shown excellent learning behaviour
- Sam is coming into school every day with a smile on his face
The transition from Foundation Stage to Year 1 is a big change but the children have taken it in their stride with very few hiccups and have had a very successful term in Year 1.
We hope you have a relaxing break over Christmas and we will see you in the New Year ready for even more learning!
Happy Christmas.
What an action-packed week!
A busy week rehearsing for the Christmas performance meant that some much needed fresh air and physical exercise were needed. Some great fun outside in the front playground…
…and some balancing in PE.
This is a good chance to remind you that children must have their PE kits in school every Tuesday and Thursday.
PE with Leeds Met Sports Coaching students
Last week, Year 1 had their first PE lesson with a group of very enthusiastic students from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Looks like they are going to have lots of fun and exercise over the forthcoming weeks.
New SEAL theme – Getting on
The SEAL theme Getting On covers four main aspects:
- developing the social skills of friendship
- working well together in a group
- managing anger
- resolving conflict
Group work takes place across all lessons and even at lunchtime and playtimes. Some questions for children to consider are:
- Did everyone take turns?
- Did everyone listen to what other people thought?
- Did each person have chance to tell the group what they thought?
- If people had different ideas could the group reach a compromise?
The key areas of learning throughout this theme are empathy, managing feelings and social skills.
Within this theme is Antibullying Week, 19 November – 23 November.
Hobby Half Day
What a great way to finish a very long half term. All the children from Year 1 to Year 6 were mixed up into new groups and they went off to do one of many activities for the afternoon on Friday. There were all sorts going on: iJamming, drumming, candle making and glass painting to name just a few. As I went round, there was a great atmosphere and all the children were chatting and learning together. Thanks to Mrs Maver for organising it and thanks to all the staff who led a workshop.
Have a great half term!
