Year 1: Blog items
Author Visit to School - Susanne Schroder, by Mrs Harris
Date: 26th Nov 2022 @ 6:12pm
On Monday 28th November, children’s author Susanne Schroder will be visiting school. She will be reading her newest book ‘The Robin’s First Christmas’ to Years F2, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
If you would like to purchase the book beforehand from Liverpool One Waterstones she would be happy to sign your child’s book for them on the day. Liverpool One’s Waterstones currently have a buy one, get one half price offer on books
Mindfulness Club KS1, by Mrs Harris
Date: 17th Nov 2022 @ 11:30pm
This week in mindfulness club, we spent time thinking about our feelings. We spoke about the ‘Zones of Regulation’ and focused on what might make us feel different emotions. The children drew pictures to show how they feel in the green, red, yellow and blue zone. It was lovely to have some time to reflect and chat about our week!
Year 1 - DT Sundaes!, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 19th Jul 2022 @ 11:22am
In DT Year 1 have designed and created their own healthy ice cream sundaes! They chose their own toppings and then ate their creations! Perfect on such a warm day!
Y1 Trip to New Brighton, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 15th Jul 2022 @ 2:49pm
Year 1 had a wonderful trip to New Brighton! We were very lucky to go inside Fort Perch Rock and learn some history about the Fort. We then went to The Tower Grounds and saw where New Brighton Tower used to be and where the Black Pearl used to be, we made amazing sketches of what it used to look like! Then we went down the prom and into Vale Park, where we had a lovely lunch on the grass before exploring the fairy gardens and going on a fairy hunt.
Thanks to all the amazing staff and parent helpers for your hard work today, and to the amazing children for being so well behaved.
Year 1 Measuring, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 8th Jul 2022 @ 8:24am
Year 1 had a fun time yesterday using a metre ruler to measure larger things in our classroom. We learnt all about centimetres and how many are in a metre! We estimated the length and height of objects and then had a go at measuring them ourselves!
Year 1 - Rapunzel, by Mrs Harris
Date: 29th Apr 2022 @ 9:38am
Year 1 were amazing!!!!!!!
The first time they have ever had to create a story with movement, based on Rapunzel ?????
RNLI Water Presentation, by Miss Markey
Date: 5th Apr 2022 @ 3:27pm
Year 1 were very lucky to have an RNLI volunteer in school today to talk about water safety. The volunteer showed the children different symbols, signs and discussed different ways that we can stay safe near water. We even had time to dress up and practice throwing a life ring to help Brenda, the RNLI teddy bear! Super work, Year 1!
Y1C - RNLI Visit, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 5th Apr 2022 @ 2:42pm
Year 1 were very lucky to recieve a visit from Tony Banks from the RNLI. Tony taught the children the importance of water safety and what to do incase we see anyone in danger in the water. We also learnt about the warning signs they might see near water, as well as some flags which have important meanings! The children loved dressing up as a lifeguard and a member of the RNLI, they even had a go at throwing a lifering to save the RNLI bear!
Thanks RNLI and Tony for the visit!
Girls Easter Football Camp- LFC Foundation, by Miss Flynn
Date: 28th Mar 2022 @ 9:18am
LFC Foundation are delighted to announce that they will be running a Girls Only Easter Football Camp at Solar Campus, the training venue of LFC Women. The camp is open to children aged 4-14 and will run on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th April from 10am-3pm at a cost of £15 per day.
More information and the link to book can be found below:
https://foundation.liverpoolfc.com/get-involved/holiday-camps/wirral
Making 3D shapes!, by Miss Markey
Date: 16th Mar 2022 @ 12:00pm
Year 1 have been learning about different 3D shapes this week in Maths. Today, the children used sticks and playdough to recreate 3D shapes practically! Super learning Year 1!
Buckingham Palace, by Miss Markey
Date: 15th Mar 2022 @ 3:33pm
Year 1 had a special treat this afternoon.... they explored some of the 775 rooms in Buckingham Palace! They were able to look, touch and discuss the different items, using facts and labels to learn about the different artefacts. The children then drew/wrote all of their learning onto big paper and shared what they had learnt at the end of the lesson. Super teamwork Year 1!
Y1M Sing for Ukraine, by Miss Markey
Date: 14th Mar 2022 @ 8:17am
Y1M made us SO proud on Friday! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Y1C Sing for Ukraine, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 11th Mar 2022 @ 4:42pm
Year 1C Reading with Year 6, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 11th Mar 2022 @ 4:09pm
Year 1C were very lucky to get a visit from Year 6 today! Year 6 read so nicely with the Year 1s and everybody had a great time together. We can't wait for another visit from them in the future!
Y1C The Queen Timeline, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 9th Mar 2022 @ 4:59pm
Y1C had an amazing time creating their own timelines about The Queen's life. We talked about all the important dates in The Queen's life and ordered them on a timeline. We then were able to decorate our timelines with everything we know about The Queen! Well done Y1C!
Reading Buddies, by Miss Markey
Date: 4th Mar 2022 @ 3:15pm
Year 1M have had some visitors this afternoon.... Year 6 came into our classroom to read some children's books to each child. The children thoroughly enjoyed being read to and can't wait until next time!
World Book Day! Y1C, by Mr Chamberlain
Date: 3rd Mar 2022 @ 3:57pm
Year 1C had a fabulous World Book Day! They looked amazing! They enjoyed creating bookmarks and front covers for their favourite books, as well as listening to some fantastic stories during the day.
World Book Day! Y1M, by Miss Markey
Date: 3rd Mar 2022 @ 1:57pm
Year 1 have enjoyed some fabulous World Book Day activities today! They have discussed, drawn and written about their chosen costumes, designed bookmarks, talked about their favourite author, designed book posters, completed special maths questions and enjoyed being read to by Miss Markey and Mr Jones during the day (Our favourite book that we read was 'The Dinosaur who Pooped the Past'. We even had time to take some pictures of their AMAZING costumes! What a fun filled day we have had.
Year 1 Church Visit, by Miss Markey
Date: 17th Feb 2022 @ 3:28pm
As part of our learning in RE, Year 1 went to Our Lady's and explored the different parts of a church. The children were able to identify the altar, lectern, statues, pews, the Bible, the tabernacle, the font, a cross, the Easter candle, stained glass windows and the Stations of the Cross. Fr Michael was very informative and we had so much fun!
Girls Football Camp, by Miss Flynn
Date: 15th Feb 2022 @ 1:45pm
The LFC Foundation will be holding a GIRLS ONLY football camp at Woodchurch Leisure centre on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd February.
https://foundation.liverpoolfc.com/get-involved/holiday-camps/woodchurch
It will run from 10am – 3pm at £15 per child, per day.
The days will consist of high quality football sessions, fun games and small sided games delivered by highly qualified LFC coaches.
Link for booking on to the camp is here https://foundation.liverpoolfc.com/get-involved/holiday-camps/woodchurch
If you require any further information please get int ouch with [email protected]
What can we do in a minute?, by Miss Markey
Date: 11th Feb 2022 @ 2:14pm
In Maths we have been learning about time. Today the children were given different activities and had to complete them within a one minute time frame. We had so much fun estimating and writing our results!
The Dentist and the Crocodile!, by Miss Markey
Date: 9th Feb 2022 @ 10:27am
In English today, the children heard the story 'The Dentist and the Crocodile'. The children applied their phonetic knowledge to segment and blend words together and we discussed the different types of punctuation and their effect. They were also brilliant at answering tricky comprehension questions about the text and then used their new learning to write sentences using adjectives to describe the crocodile's teeth! Super proud of you Year 1!
Clapping using rhythm, by Miss Markey
Date: 4th Feb 2022 @ 2:03pm
In Music, the children used clapping techniques to form different rhythms, using different tones of pitch and tempo. We then applied this technique when we performed the song 'In the Groove'. The children had so much fun singing and clapping along to the rhythm!
Sign Language Club - Year 1, by Mrs Harris
Date: 3rd Feb 2022 @ 9:30am
Year 1 Sign Language Club have been learning to sign their colours this week. This performance is just after 1 session! We'll have some fluent signers very soon! Well done! (Apologies for the camera wobble, Mrs Schultz was signing and filming at the same time!).
Sign Language Club, by Mrs Harris
Date: 28th Jan 2022 @ 5:53pm
Year 1 and 2 have had a very successful first week in Sign Language club. We have been learning the finger spelling alphabet so we can say ‘hello’ to all our friends and teachers in school! The children took an alphabet home so they can learn their family names too! See if you can spot our super signers, in and around school, they’re very keen to say ‘hello’ in sign language! ?
