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  • 05/11/26

    Year 1 Visit to Beamish

    Year 1 had a fantastic day exploring the 1950s town at Beamish Museum! We stepped back in time as we visited the houses, police station and shops, discovering what life was like for children and families in the past. We even had the chance to visit the cinema, experiencing another part of 1950s life...
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  • 23/10/26

    Windmills

    Year 1 have been developing their design and technology skills by designing and building their own windmills. Using card, tape and glue, the children then constructed strong, stable structures to support their windmills. They explored how flat pieces of card can be transformed into 3D shapes and...
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  • 08/10/26

    Year 1 PE

    Year 1 have been developing their fundamental PE skills this half term and have made a fantastic start! We have been practising our jumping, hopping, skipping and coordination skills through a variety of fun games and activities. We have also been exploring how to change our speed as we move, thinki...
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  • 02/10/26

    Year 1 Maths

    Year 1 have made a brilliant start to their maths learning this year! We have been enjoying using a range of practical resources to explore numbers and understand the meaning of less than, equal to and greater than. The children have loved getting hands-on with their learning and are growing in...
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  • 02/07/26

    Year 1 Smoothie Workshop

    Year 1 had a fantastic time taking part in a Tiny Tasters smoothie workshop. Working in pairs, the children prepared their own fruit smoothies using a variety of fresh fruits. They practised a range of food preparation skills, including peeling, chopping safely, measuring ingredients and following s...
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  • 30/06/26

    We are weather forecasters

    In geography, Year 1 have been looking at the seasons and weather. 
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  • 21/05/26

    Year 1 Art

    In art we have been busy making 3D art forms using techniques such as rolling, folding and scrunching paper. We then applied our paper-making skills to make an imaginative sculpture. Our work was inspired by Marco Balich's Tree of Life. Take a look at our final creations below...
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  • 06/05/26

    Earth Day 2026

    Earth Day is a global event celebrated every year on 22nd April with the aim of bringing people together to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire action to protect our planet. The theme for Earth Day this year was "Our Power, Our Planet", which highlighted the importanc...
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  • 01/04/26

    Number Sense, NumBots and TTRS morning

    Last week, we celebrated the children's engagement and success in Number Sense, NumBots and Times Table Rock Stars with a fun morning of maths.
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  • 12/03/26

    Science Day

    On Tuesday 10th March, we celebrated Science Day as part of British Science Week 2026. This year’s theme, “Curiosity: What’s Your Question?”, encourages people of all ages to embrace their natural curiosity, explore STEM subjects, and seek answers to questions about the world...
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