Year 1

 Is it fair for animals to be kept in a zoo?

We were visited by Ali from Monkey World who told us about how and why they rescue monkeys.

We then worked as Rescue Detectives to save an endangered monkey.

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'ar'. 

It can be written in different ways ... 'ar' 'al' 'a' 'au'

For example - far  calm father laugh   

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'ar'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

V.I.P.

George-Lucas is the V.I.P. from Ash Class for his enthusiastic approach to his learning!

Well done George!

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'air'. 

It can be written in different ways ... 'air' 'are' 'ear'

For example - hair  care  wear   

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'air'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

V.I.P.

Lexi is the V.I.P. from Ash Class for her quiet determination to be the best she can be!

Sienna is the V.I.P. from Holly Class for impressing her teachers with her amazing writing!

V.I.P.

Farren is the V.I.P. from Ash Class for his determination to rise to a challenge.

Frankie is the V.I.P. from Holly Class for showing respect in all areas of school life.

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'or'. 

It can be written in different ways ... 'or' 'aw' 'au' 'ar' 

For example - fork  draw  autumn  warm  

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'or'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'igh'. 

It can be written in different ways ... 'igh' 'ie' 'i_e' 'i' 'y'

For example - night  tie  smile  kind  sky

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'igh'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'oo'. 

It can be written in different ways ... 'oo' 'ew' 'ue' 'u_e'

For example - moon  screw  true  tune

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'oo'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

V.I.P.

Paul is the V.I.P. from Ash Class for his positive attitude to his learning and persevering even when things are hard.

Isabelle is the V.I.P. from Holly Class for being an all round superstar and always following our moral compass.

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'ow'. 

It can be written in two different ways ... 'ow' 'ou' 

For example - cow  shout

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'ow'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

V.I.P.

Aiden-Jay is the V.I.P. this week for his consistent positive attitude to school life and persevering in all tasks, no matter how tricky they are!

V.I.P.

Jayden is the V.I.P. this week for working hard on his writing and his amazing behaviour on our school trip.

Sound Challenge

We have been learning the sound 'er'. 

It can be written in different ways ... 'er' 'ur' 'ir'  'or' 

For example - mixer  fur  shirt  work  

How many different words can you write down using the sound 'er'?

Bring them in to show your teacher!

V.I.P.

Dougie is the V.I.P. this week for impressing us with his helpfulness and constant positive attitude to school.

Challenge Time!

Our sound of the week has been 'oa'.

It can be written in different ways - 'oa' 'oe' 'o' 'ow' or 'o_e'.

For example - goat, toe, go, snow, home.

Can you write a list of different 'oa' words and show your class teacher?

VIP News

Our VIP's this week are...

Leah for being an all round superstar.

Nabil for impressing all the adults in Holly Class. 

Ellie-Mai for showing us all how to respect each other and the classroom.

Well done! 

Autumn 2018

'Why do we remember villains?'

We are now in the middle of a very exciting and busy term! We have been learning about heroes and villains and wondering why we remember villains. We will be exploring this through the traditional tales of Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks and the Historical story of Guy Fawkes.

We have researched famous landmarks around the world with a strong focus on Portsmouth. We will move onto designing and making our very own landmark for Leigh Park and these will be showcased towards the end of the Autumn term. We are looking forward to celebrating our successes with you in a festive celebration.

Welcome to Year 1

Ash class teacher - Mrs Ryan

Ash class teaching assistant - Miss Smith

Holly class teachers - Mrs Lyndon (Wednesday - Friday) and Mrs Clark

Holly class teaching assistants - Miss Watts

If you have any questions, comments or ideas for us over the year please pop into class and see us. We are looking forward to a great year of learning with your children!