This Week In Year 1 (WB 15.06.25)
Date: 18th Jun 2026 @ 1:38pm
🌟 Year 1 Weekly Blog 🌟
What a wonderful week we have had in Year 1! The children have worked so hard across all areas of their learning and we are incredibly proud of them. 👏😊
📖 English
This week we have continued exploring the exciting story Vlad and the Great Fire of London. 🔥🏠
The children have been busy creating their own graphic novels, using:
- ✏️ Captions
- 💬 Speech bubbles
They have shown fantastic creativity and enthusiasm, bringing their stories to life through both pictures and words. We have loved seeing their imaginative ideas! 🎨📚
🔢 Maths
In maths, we have been learning about division and sharing. ➗
The children have been practising how to:
- Share objects equally
- Understand how division works through practical activities
They have shown great perseverance—well done Year 1! 💪
🔬 Science
In science, we have been exploring everyday materials and their properties. 🧱🪵
The children have been learning to:
- Identify different materials
- Describe their properties (such as hard, soft, rough and smooth)
They have been very curious and engaged in their learning—future scientists in the making! 👩🔬👨🔬
🏰 History
This week in history, we have been learning about how fire services have changed from 1666 to the present day. 🚒
We explored the differences between:
- How fires were dealt with in the past
- Modern firefighting methods
The children did a fantastic job identifying how things have changed over time—great historical thinking! 🕰️
⚽ PE
In PE, we have been practising throwing with accuracy. 🎯
We are preparing to use tennis rackets to move a ball in a controlled way, and the children have been developing their coordination and control skills brilliantly. 🏸
🏠 Homework
- 📚 Please continue reading at home regularly to help solidify phonics learning
- 💻 Keep practising learning at home to build confidence and fluency
Thank you for your continued support! 😊
⚽ PE Days
- Class 3: Tuesday & Thursday
- Class 4: Monday & Thursday
Please make sure children come to school in the correct PE kit on these days. 👟
😊 Final Message
It has been such a busy and enjoyable week, and the children have shown a fantastic attitude towards their learning.
🌟 Well done, Year 1—keep up the amazing work! 🌟
Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to another exciting week ahead! 🎉
