Frozen!

23rd October 2025N Sikka

Today we launched our new theme in LMTW ‘Come Fly with me Arctic
Circle’. We started by discussing that frozen water was ice. The children found out that the Arctic was mainly made of ice and snow and that it is very cold there. We discussed that global warming is affecting the Arctic more and more each day due to climate change. As a class we decided to have an ice challenge to see who could hold the ice for the longest periods without it melting and used classroom objects to prevent it from melting too quickly. This was extremely fun but quite challenging. The children came up with some amazing vocabulary to describe how the ice felt.

A bag for a Fairy!

26th September 2025N Sikka

In LMTW as part of Design and Technology we have been designing and making bags for a fairy. We looked at various styles of bags that we use to carry things but then we decided a fairy needed a small lightweight bag to carry as fairies are small and delicate. The children enjoyed designing, making and decorating their bags!

Delicious treats!

19th September 2025N Sikka

In Learning Means the World we have been looking at weight and measurement in our DT/Maths aspect of the curriculum, so we decided to make cookies like Little Red Riding hood did to take to her grandma.  We looked at all the ingredients needed, followed a recipe and weighed and measured the correct amounts to make the cookies before mixing, kneading and cooking.  We finally ate them and the general consensus was that they were delicious.

 

Running and Jumping!

10th September 2025N Sikka

Today in 1 Red we had our first PE session, we focused on running and jumping and what it entails to run and jump safely and correctly.  We practiced lots and showed  our moves to our friends and in turn we ere able to say how we could improve to make our movements better. We learnt that exercise and fitness helps us to grow, be strong, get our heart beating and to be healthy.

Life cycles!

9th September 2025N Sikka

Today in 1 Red we have been scientists in LMTW focusing on life cycles of various things.  We mainly focused on the life cycle of the frog today and discussed the changes frogs goo t through.  We used story stones, jigsaws and pictures to order the life cycle and described what happens at each stage.

It’s all about the music!

9th September 2025N Sikka

Today in 1 Red we had our first music lesson.  We looked at various musical instruments and played each one to see what sound they each made. Today’s lesson was focused on pitch and tone where the children were given an instruction and they had to follow them using the instrument.  We then sang some familiar songs and played the instruments.  Great fun was had by all.

Started off with a bang!

8th September 2025N Sikka

1 Red came back after the summer break all recharged and ready to face year one with determination and true grit.  We have worked hard in the first week to familiarise ourselves with the year one indoor and outdoor provision.  We have focused on our new routines, expectations and challenges  that lie ahead of us.  All in all we have made a great start and are looking forward to the school year ahead!

A trip back in time!

9th July 2025N Sikka

1 Red had the wonderful opportunity to visit Beamish museum for their school trip. The were fabulous ambassadors for the school who were impeccably well behaved and were extremally excited and enthusiastic to learn about things that happened many years before they were born. They visited the dentist, farm, cottages where people lived and found out how different the houses were to where they live.  They looked at old electrical equipment, visited the bank, the estate agents and they even got to see how sweets were made, but the best part of the visit was  being able to sit as part of an infant school class, however many children said they preferred Mrs Sikka’s class and the Ma’am at Beamish school was very strict.  We did lots of walking in the warm sun and everyone was so happy not one of them complained.  They are an absolute credit to the school.

Sports Day Fun!

1st July 2025N Sikka

1 Red had the best afternoon taking part in our annual sports children. All the children had great fun taking part in all of the different races showing a great team spirit. It definitely helped having the glorious sunshine too!

Phonics Superstars!

13th June 2025N Sikka

1 Red have been truly magnificent this week showing resilience, grit and determination whilst carrying out their phonics screens, Not one child was phased and they all worked their socks off and were simply amazing!  As a treat Mrs Sikka had a little party for them to celebrate all their hard work.