NurseryYear 1
- First Holy Communion Whole School Mass
Today we celebrated our children who had received their First holy Communion at the weekend. The children were joined by… Read more: First Holy Communion Whole School Mass - Pentecost Gathering
Today, the children celebrated Pentecost with Year 1 leading Celebration of the Word in the hall. - Year 1 Explore the Events of Pentecost!
This week in RE, Year 1 have been learning about the important events of Pentecost and why this special celebration… Read more: Year 1 Explore the Events of Pentecost! - Exploring Fractions for the First Time!
Today in Maths, Year 1 began an exciting new topic as we explored fractions for the very first time! Today… Read more: Exploring Fractions for the First Time! - Considering Characters’ Actions and Feelings!
This week in English, Year 1 began exploring our exciting new class text, Billy and the Beast. The children were… Read more: Considering Characters’ Actions and Feelings! - May Procession for Our Lady, Mary
- Presenting Our Ideas in Year 1!
This week in English, Year 1 have been concluding our unit on the wonderful story The Velveteen Rabbit. Inspired by… Read more: Presenting Our Ideas in Year 1! - Back in Church
It was a joy to return to Church this week following the work to the roof being completed. The whole… Read more: Back in Church - Working Together in Maths!
This week in Maths, Year 1 have been learning all about counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. The children have… Read more: Working Together in Maths! - School visitors
- Growing Together in Science
This week in Science, Year 1 began an exciting new part of our learning all about plants! As part of… Read more: Growing Together in Science - Year 1’s Celebration of the Word – Lent
Today in our Celebration of the Word, we gathered together to reflect on our learning about Lent. We thought carefully… Read more: Year 1’s Celebration of the Word – Lent - Year 1’s Big Day Out!
Today, Year 1 enjoyed a very special school trip. We began our day at The Glasshouse, where the children performed… Read more: Year 1’s Big Day Out! - Year 1 Celebration of the Word – St Francis of Assisi!
Today, Year 1 took part in a very special Celebration of the Word in our beautiful Gospel Garden, centred around… Read more: Year 1 Celebration of the Word – St Francis of Assisi! - Big Lent Walk 2026
- Determining Determiners – Year 1
This week in Year 1, we have been writing some wonderful sentences based on our current class book ‘Home’ by… Read more: Determining Determiners – Year 1 - Year 1 Visit the Stations of the Cross!
This week, Year 1 spent some special time visiting the Stations of the Cross, thoughtfully placed around the school. These… Read more: Year 1 Visit the Stations of the Cross! - Spring Crafts in KS1!
This week in KS1 Art and Crafts Club, we have been celebrating the arrival of spring with some wonderful crafts.… Read more: Spring Crafts in KS1! - A Wonderful World Book Day in Year 1!
Year 1 had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day today! The children arrived at school dressed in their comfiest… Read more: A Wonderful World Book Day in Year 1! - Year 1’s Lenten Promises!
This week in Year 1, we have been thoughtfully preparing for the season of Lent. As a class, we spent… Read more: Year 1’s Lenten Promises! - Making Maths Meaningful with Manipulatives
This week in Maths, Year 1 have been developing their understanding of place value and doubling within 20. The children… Read more: Making Maths Meaningful with Manipulatives - Winter Olympics Video
On Wednesday, each class in school competed in Stella’s Winter Olympics 2026. Despite the weather, we all had such a… Read more: Winter Olympics Video - Winter Olympics Preparations
This week in Year 1, we have been busy preparing for our school’s exciting Winter Olympics opening ceremony. As part… Read more: Winter Olympics Preparations - Year 1 Celebrate the Presentation of the Lord!
Today, Year 1 took part in a very special Celebration of the Word to mark the Feast of the Presentation… Read more: Year 1 Celebrate the Presentation of the Lord! - Giving Thanks for Special People – Year 1
As we came to the end of our RE unit focusing on special people, Year 1 gathered together for a… Read more: Giving Thanks for Special People – Year 1 - Using Colour Creatively in Year 1!
During our Year 1 painting unit, the children have been busy exploring the work of a range of artists, including… Read more: Using Colour Creatively in Year 1! - Year 1 Celebration of the Word – Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas
Today, we marked the Feast of St Thomas Aquinas with a special Celebration of the Word, focusing on his love… Read more: Year 1 Celebration of the Word – Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas - Phonics Skills in Action – Year 1
In Year 1 this week, we have been having lots of fun with phonics. On Friday afternoon, each child was… Read more: Phonics Skills in Action – Year 1 - RSPB Bird Watch
Year 1 had a wonderful time taking part in this year’s RSPB Great British Garden Birdwatch. The children observed their surroundings carefully… Read more: RSPB Bird Watch - Bringing the story of Jesus in the Temple to Life!
Today in RE, Year 1 learned about how special Jesus is to the parish family. The children listened carefully to the story… Read more: Bringing the story of Jesus in the Temple to Life! - Year 1 Love to Read!
Year 1 have been absolutely shining when it comes to reading, and it has been a joy to celebrate their… Read more: Year 1 Love to Read! - Year 1 Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany
This week, Year 1 took part in a Celebration of the Word to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. The… Read more: Year 1 Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany - KS1 Nativity 2025
- Fireworks and Fresh Beginnings
This week, the children designed and created their own beautiful calendars to take home and share with their loved ones.… Read more: Fireworks and Fresh Beginnings - A Visit from the Biking Vikings
This week, the children thoroughly enjoyed a special visit from the Biking Vikings, a local group who brought Viking culture… Read more: A Visit from the Biking Vikings - Learning the Story and Symbolism of Christingles
In our Religious Education lesson this week, the children explored the story, meaning, and traditions surrounding Christingles. They learned about… Read more: Learning the Story and Symbolism of Christingles - KS1 Christmas Party
Year 1 and Year 2 had a wonderful time at their KS1 Christmas party this week. The children thoroughly enjoyed… Read more: KS1 Christmas Party - Exploring and Designing Smoothie Packaging
In the children’s penultimate Design Technology lesson of the smoothies topic, they explored smoothie packaging and discussed the features of… Read more: Exploring and Designing Smoothie Packaging - Investigating 2D and 3D Shapes
This week in Maths, the children have been exploring 2D and 3D shapes. To support their understanding, the children took… Read more: Investigating 2D and 3D Shapes - Designing Our Own Smoothies in Year 1
This week in DT, the children used their previous learning to begin planning their own smoothies. They thought carefully about… Read more: Designing Our Own Smoothies in Year 1 - Christmas Dance-a-thon 2025
Today, the whole school got involved with a Christmas Dance-a-thon. Each year group had a slot in the hall with… Read more: Christmas Dance-a-thon 2025 - Preparing Our Classroom for Advent
This week, the children helped to plan and change our classroom focal point to welcome the season of Advent. They… Read more: Preparing Our Classroom for Advent - Investigating Flavours: Smoothie Taste Testing in DT
In this week’s DT lesson, following on from last week’s learning about fruits and their origins, the children took part… Read more: Investigating Flavours: Smoothie Taste Testing in DT - Year 1 and Mini Vinnies Spread Christmas Kindness
This week, alongside Mrs Bowden’s Mini Vinnies, the children took part in a thoughtful and meaningful activity by creating Christmas… Read more: Year 1 and Mini Vinnies Spread Christmas Kindness - Exploring Fruit in DT
In Design Technology this week, we continued to develop our learning within our DT topic on smoothies. The children explored… Read more: Exploring Fruit in DT - Antibullying Week – Kindness Keeps Us Warm!
This week, Year 1 have been thinking all about Anti-Bullying Week. We’ve been proudly wearing our odd socks each day… Read more: Antibullying Week – Kindness Keeps Us Warm! - A Whole School of Harvest Helpers
As suspected, we really are a brilliant bunch of ‘Harvest Helpers’.In our very first week of this year’s food bank… Read more: A Whole School of Harvest Helpers - Supporting Children in Need in Year 1
Today, Year 1 had a fantastic time celebrating Children in Need! The children arrived in their brilliant Children in Need… Read more: Supporting Children in Need in Year 1 - Honouring Remembrance Day in Year 1
In preparation for our whole-school Remembrance Day liturgy, Year 1 created a very special offertory piece to add to the… Read more: Honouring Remembrance Day in Year 1 - Remembrance Liturgy Video 2025
Stella Remembrance Day Prayer and Liturgy.As a whole school community, we took part in a moving act of prayer to… Read more: Remembrance Liturgy Video 2025
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