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3 years ago
Posted on 28th Mar 2023 by

Nature Walk – Year 1

We enjoyed our walk around Newdale Pond today. It was a bit tricky to find seasonal changes but our nature detectives did a fantastic job!

We even saw a heron fishing at the edge of the pond today. I wonder if herons are carniores, omnivores or herbivores…

Our geography topic is all about how our area is changing. There were lots of new houses! We saw builders on site and think we know where a new road will be built.  

We also created some brilliant journey sticks. We found lots on our journey that we hope you can spot: dead leaves from Autumn, new leaves on trees, feathers, catkins, evergreen holly leaves and lots more!

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 20th Mar 2023 by

Year 1 Nature Walk

As Miss Harrison has explained in a previous post, our Nature Walk has unfortunately been cancelled for this Wednesday (22nd), due to a shortage of adults.

It has been postponed to the afternoon of Tuesday 28th March. Please, let us know if you can volunteer for this new date. We would love for this walk to go ahead still!

*Please note: there is no Forest School this Wednesday* 

Many thanks,

Mrs Millington

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3 years ago
Posted on 17th Mar 2023 by

Year 1 Nature Walk.

Due to adult shortages, we will have to postpone our Nature Walk until Tuesday 28th March.

If you can volunteer for Tuesday afternoon instead, we would love to have you.
Our younger pupils thoroughly enjoy having their parents along to support their learning. Please let us know if you can make it via the year 1 email or in reading diaries.

Thank you in advance,
Miss Harrison

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3 years ago
Posted on 16th Mar 2023 by

Yr1 Science week!

Year 1 were bridge engineers. We’ve previously tested out the strength of different materials in holding weights. Today, however, they completed an independent experiment testing the strength of different shapes. We tested square, triangular, arch and beam bridges. We measured the gap to make sure it was a fair test each time. Then, we balanced 1g weights until the bridges collapsed – which was super exciting! The arch bridges held the most weight so we think this shape is the strongest. What do you think?

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3 years ago
Posted on 15th Mar 2023 by

HELP! Nature Walk

Good morning,

Year 1 need volunteers for our Nature Walk trip next Wednesday 22nd March 13:00 – 14:45.

We will be walking for about 45minutes to the park around Newdale Pool and back – mainly staying on paths. This is an opportunity for children to spot seasonal changes (blossom, birds’ nest, etc.) and see how our local area is changing.

We have had no volunteers so far and need at least 2 per class for this trip to go ahead. We love having you join us for these wonderful class experiences.

Please email newdale.year1team@taw.org.uk or write in your child’s reading diary if you can make it.

Thank you!
Year 1 team

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3 years ago
Posted on 10th Mar 2023 by

Year 1 Snow Day

Good morning Year 1! We’re sorry we had to close but we hope you will be able to enjoy some time at home today and most importantly get out and enjoy the snow!

Reading
As you know we LOVE reading at Newdale, here is a video of Miss Harrison reading a story we will be looking at very soon.

What book will you choose to read today? Also, look out for Miss Phonics… Oh sorry! Mrs Thomas’s post with a RWI phonics video just for you!

Geography/Science

We know how important it is to have real life experiences – so please get outside:
take photographs, listen to the sounds around you, or look for animal tracks.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2022/01/animal-tracks-snow-print-identification/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Jq9i_HQ_QIVzd_tCh1sEQsBEAAYAiAAEgK9zPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Writing
Our up coming Science topic is all about weather and seasons. Could you write a description of your garden or street in your reading diary? Think about adding adjectives or the conjunction ‘and’. Here’s a great example:

I can see icy roads and footpaths. I can see frosty flakes fall from the sky and settle on tall branches. Bright snow covers everything I can see. It feels icy, cold and wet. I can hear the quiet drips of melting snow.  I can hear the crunchy thick snow under my feet. 

I know some of you also love handwriting practise so here are some letters we’ve been practising lately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg8-Zg99FbI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzsBMzqttVM

 

Maths
We’d love to hear your highest score on Hit the Button https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button for number bonds to 10. 

Art
We recently studied Andy Goldsworthy art. He makes temporary sculptures in nature. We think snow is perfect for this. Please send the year 1 email pictures of your snow structures (remember to ask your adult and wrap up in something warm and waterproof)! Here are some ideas… Although we love snow angels and snowmen as well if these don’t work.

 

We hope you have a fantastic day and look forward to seeing you on Monday,

The Year 1 team.

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3 years ago
Posted on 09th Mar 2023 by

Year 1 this afternoon

Hello all,

We hope you all get home safely and get back home in the warm!

If you would like some activities to complete while your child is off school, please complete the following:

– Use ‘Fred talk’ to read phonics books aloud to an adult (don’t forget to write in their diaries)

– Practise spelling their ‘Jumping Orange Words’ for this half term in reading diaries. Focus on beautiful handwriting.

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This afternoon we would have been covering PE, Arithmetic and Storytime.

For arithmetic you could practise counting in 2s, 5s and 10s (you could make this as practical as possible!) and use Hit the Button to practise your number bonds to 10 and 20 https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

For PE you could try cosmic yoga http://Joybob The Polar Bear | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! – YouTube  or  go for a snowy  walk  with  an adult (make sure your dress appropriately to stay warm and dry).

Take care and we look forward to hearing all the children’s snow stories when they return!

Many thanks,

Year 1 team

 

 

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 08th Mar 2023 by

Volunteers Nature Walk

Hi all,

Year 1 have our half termly nature walk coming up on Wednesday 22nd March.
We will be walking roughly 2 miles along the paths around school looking for signs of spring (flowers, birds’ nests, leaves on trees, etc.).

We will be leaving school at 13:20 and returning at 14:45 and would love to take 2 volunteers per class to help us spot seasonal changes!

If you would like to volunteer, and are available, please can you send us an email or write in your child’s reading diary.

Many thanks,

Year 1 team :)

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3 years ago
Posted on 03rd Mar 2023 by

BeSmart Cup treat!

Mrs Millington’s class have had a lovely, snug afternoon eating biscuits, drinking chocolate milk and watching lots of Julia Donaldson short films!