Year 1/2

The Y1/2 Team this year are:

Miss Wilson (Class Teacher)

Mrs Gilby-Young (HLTA - PPA Cover)

Mrs Johnson (Teaching Assistant)

May Update

I cannot believe that the end of Summer Term 1 is already here! The weeks have flown by and the children have worked incredibly hard across all areas of the curriculum. It has been a busy and exciting half term filled with lots of wonderful learning opportunities, and we are very proud of everything the children have achieved.

Maths

In Maths, the children have been learning all about time. They have explored o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to, and have been practicing reading and drawing times on analogue clocks. The children have enjoyed using practical clocks and interactive activities to help develop their confidence and understanding. We have also been encouraging the children to talk about daily routines using time vocabulary.

Please make sure your child continues to complete their Doodle tasks at home, as these activities help to consolidate and reinforce the learning taking place in class.

English

In English, the children worked collaboratively to create an informative leaflet about Shanghai. This linked closely to our Geography topic, What is it like to live in Shanghai? The children used persuasive and specific language to describe landmarks, culture, food and daily life in Shanghai. They worked hard on including exciting adjectives, clear facts and persuasive phrases to encourage people to visit the city.

For children who are still taking part in Phonics, they may continue to bring home books they have already read in school. Re-reading familiar books is extremely important as it helps children to build fluency, expression, confidence and comprehension skills.

Science

In Science, the children have been investigating the five senses, focusing particularly on smell and hearing. The children explored how sounds change when moving further away from a source and discussed why this happens. They also linked different smells to memories and experiences, sharing thoughtful ideas and observations. The children enjoyed carrying out practical investigations and making predictions about what they might discover.

RE

In RE, the children have been learning about how we can make the world a better place. They discussed ways to care for the environment and help others in their community. As part of this learning, the children decided to grow plants in the school playground to help make the outdoor environment brighter and more welcoming.

Music

In Music, the children performed the friendship song they have been learning this half term. They used glockenspiels to accompany the music and worked hard to keep in time with the rhythm and beat. The children showed great enthusiasm and confidence during their performances.

PE

In PE, the children have been developing their teamwork and coordination skills through invasion games. They have practised passing, moving into space and working cooperatively with others. In athletics, the children have been improving their running, jumping and throwing skills while learning the importance of determination and perseverance.

Art

In Art, the children have been exploring primary and secondary colours. They experimented with mixing colours to create different shades and hues and used a range of materials to produce colourful artwork. The children particularly enjoyed investigating how colours can be changed and combined to create different effects.

Thank you for your continued support throughout this half term. We are incredibly proud of the children’s hard work, enthusiasm and positive attitudes towards learning.

We hope you all have a restful, safe and enjoyable half term break and we look forward to welcoming the children back for the final half term of the year!