Week ending 19.12.4

What have we been doing in English? This week we have been reading Harvey Slumfenberger’s Christmas Present by John Burningham. The children came up with their own ideas for what might be wrapped up in Harvery’s present and they also wrote their own lists for Santa. What have we been doing in Maths? The children received a letter from the harp telling them that it missed the Giant. They were challenged to build some new giants to keep the harp company. We looked at how different 3D shapes could be used to create the features of the giant. The children also measured and compared the heights of each giant and the size of their feet. The children have also been busy preparing for their Christmas party tomorrow – please remember that they can bring a set of party clothes to change into if they wish. Have a good Christmas.

Week ending 12.12.14

What have we been doing in English? Over the last twos week we began looking at the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. We have been thinking and writing about what we would find if we climbed to the top of the beanstalk. What have we been doing in Maths? We have been looking at money and recognising the different coins and we have also been carrying out maths assessments. What have we been doing in Topic? By the end of this week we will have finished our design and technology project. We hope you enjoy them! Other news… Don’t forget our open afternoon on Monday 15th December- 130pm until 4pm. Year One will be having a Christmas party during school on Thursday 18th December. We will play lots of party games but we won’t be having any food as it will be just after lunch. If your child wants to bring something to change into after lunch please send it in with them. We have been doing our phonics checks so we will not have read with everyone over the past two weeks as normal. Thank you for your continued support at home. Thank you for all of the boxes you have brought in. This will support our end of year maths project in year one.

Week ending 21.11.14

What have we been doing in English? Last week we began looking at the story of the Gingerbread Man. We acted out the story and worked on sequencing the story. In Mrs Ellis’s class we even had a visit from the Gingerbread Man himself! What have we been doing in Maths? In maths we continued to look at measuring which included capacity and weight. We compared the weight of different presents and then used millilitres to measure out the correct amount of Dragons blood to put into a potion. What have we been doing in Topic? We have started our design and technology project which will run for the next few weeks. We have started investigating existing products ready to design and create a surprise Christmas present! Other news… Don’t forget to ‘Decorate your head’ tomorrow and bring in a small gift for the Christmas fair in return. Monday 1st December sees our second Big Book Share. Please come in and enjoy a story with your child from 2:20pm. If you cannot attend other family members are of course welcome. Please remember to send in your school photographs by Monday 1st December. Hand them in to your class TA in the morning or send them in book bags. Thank you for all of your support at the Year One reading event. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Please remember- reading isn’t just about books!!

Week ending 14.11.14

What have we been doing in English? Last week we continued looking at the story of Little Red Riding Hood. We drew out our story maps and practised writing our sentences which helped to write our stories at the end of the week. What have we been doing in Maths? Last week we began to look at measuring. We did lots of measuring using cubes and other objects comparing the longest and shortest. We measured items around the classroom, leaves and even our feet! What have we been doing in Topic? Our topic for this term is Ourselves. Last week we learnt about the life and work of Florence Nightingale- a truly significant historical figure who made radical changes to nursing. Other news… November 27th sees our ‘Decorate your head’ day which is being organised by FOGG. In return for decorating your head please bring in a small gift for the Christmas fair. Our year one reading event is next Monday 24th November at 9am. Please let us know if you or a member of your family can attend. The Talent Show was a great success and helped us to raise lots of money for Children in Need. Congratulations to everyone who took part and well done to Asha and Hannah in Mrs Ellis’s class and Venuja and Maia in Miss Tovell’s class who really proved that Garrick Greek has got talent! Another gentle reminder to please return your lunch slips every Friday or you can return them all at once.

Week ending 7.11.14

What have we been doing in English? Last week we read the story of Little Red Riding Hood. We acted out the story and worked on sequencing and verbally retelling the story. In Miss Tovell’s class we even had a visit from the big bad wolf! What have we been doing in Maths? Last week we looked at halving and quartering shapes. The children were so good that we created posters to display equal halves and quarters. What have we been doing in Topic? Our topic for this term is Ourselves. Last week we explored the five senses. We spent the day investigating the senses touch, taste and smell. We also created a class poem about the senses. Other news… Our gymnastics has now started. Every week our gym coach Tracy will be in teaching the children the skills. Our year one reading event is coming up on Monday 24th November at 9am. There will be a letter to follow. Don’t forget individual photos are this week on Wednesday. Children in Need is on Friday- it’s not too late to enter the talent show. Remember to practice at home, just like the teachers have! A gentle reminder to please return your lunch slips every Friday, or you can return them all at once.