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Welcome to year 1!

Summer 1

We are looking forward to a very busy and fun half term!

In Science we will be learning about plants. We will learn the names of plants and trees that we see regularly and we will sort and classify different plants. We will observe different plants and look for similarities and differences. We will plant cress seeds and learn what is needed to make them grow. We will name the different parts of a plant and learn about diciduous and evergreen trees.

In Computing we will be learnimg hpw to make an animated story book using Purple Mash. We will learn that an e-book is a book that can be read on a computer or tablet. We will use our skills to create pages of a staory book and add sounds and animations. We will learn how to copy and paste. Remember to log in at home for extra practise!

In PE we will focus on athletics. We will learn how to jump and land safely and with good control. We will develop the height and distance that we can jump and jump in different ways. We will learn how to throw with a run up and work as a team.

In RE we will be thinking about the question 'What is God like for some people?'. We will think about where the world comes from and why do people worship.

In PHSE we will be learning about living in the wider world. As part of our work in No outsiders, we will read 'My world, your world' by Melanie Walsh and think about how being different is good. We will also think about money and where we get money from.  

In DT we will be learning mechanisms. We will make a slider mechanism to make a moving storybook.

In History we will be learning about the inspirational person Neil Armstrong. We will learn what he did and why he is inspirational.

In English we will be reading 'On the moon' by Anna Milbourne, 'The way back home' by Oliver Jeffers and 'Lost and Found' also by Oliver Jeffers.

In Maths we will be learning the numbers to 100. We will be counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.

The teaching team:

Miss Parton(Class 2), Mrs Giblin  (class 3)

Mrs Thompson, Mrs Smith and Miss Bond

Important things to know:

School starts at 8.40am and our day finishes at 3.10pm.

As well as reading every night, homework will be given out on a Friday and is due in on a Wednesday. For help with your homework click on the 'Homework and homework help' tab or follow this link. 

You need to have your PE kit in school every day.