Year 1
Class Saint: St Christopher
Class Teacher: Miss. L. McKean
Curriculum
A Trip to Abberton! - June 2025
Year 1 had an amazing day at Abberton Reservoir, exploring seasonal changes, plants, and local wildlife. During nature walks, the children spotted seasonal signs, identified various plants, and observed birds and insects in their natural habitats. They took part in hands-on activities that enhanced their understanding of the natural world, building on their classroom learning. It was a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.
R.E. - The Ascension of Jesus - May 2025
This half term, our Year 1 children completed their learning about the Ascension of Jesus. They explored the story of how Jesus returned to heaven, forty days after Easter, and discussed what it means today.
To help them understand and remember this important event, the children created beautiful pictures using cotton wool to show Jesus ascending into the clouds. This creative activity helped bring the story to life and sparked some lovely conversations about faith and heaven.
Maths - Investigating Length and Height - March 2025
In Year 1, students engaged in practical activities to develop their understanding of length and height. These activities helped them compare, measure, and describe objects using everyday language such as “longer,” “shorter,” “taller,” and “smaller.”
One key activity involved using non-standard units like cubes, blocks, or hands to measure objects around the classroom. For example, children compared the height of different objects using cubes and recorded their findings. They also practiced ordering items from shortest to tallest or longest to shortest, reinforcing their understanding of size differences.
Through these activities, children developed key mathematical vocabulary and began to grasp the importance of accurate measurement. They also improved their problem-solving skills by estimating lengths before measuring and discussing their results. Can you guess how long some of the objects were?
