Mrs L READ | Christopher Pickering Primary School

By Mrs L READ24th September 2025

This term in ICT, our focus is ‘Data and Information – grouping data’.

We are becoming confident at:-

Labelling objects.
Identifying that objects can be counted.
Describing objects in different ways.
Counting objects with the same properties.
Comparing groups of objects.
Answering questions about groups of objects.

First, I asked the children to find me ‘a cylinder shaped object, that has stripes, one flat end, one pointy end and I can write and draw with it’ … Archie quickly realised that I meant a pencil!

We discussed how names for objects and labels are important…and then we went on a label hunt’ in our classroom, we found so many!

We used our classroom resources to sort and label some objects.

Then we collectively used the class computer to search a variety of images, by size, shape, use and colours (their properties) this helped us to understand that data (images) have different labels so that computers are able to group them.

… and then finally, we went on a ‘colour hunt’ in our classroom!

Year 1 – RE

By Mrs L READ24th September 2025

In RE this term, Year 1 have been thinking about what the word belonging means.

First, we discussed things we might belong to like schools, families and groups, such and swimming, rugby or Rainbows.

We also looked at the different symbols that represent these…some of us belong to different clubs, but we all belong to Christopher Pickering Primary School.

Benjamin said “at school we all have the same badge to show we belong”.

We found out that belonging is “a feeling of safety, support, acceptance and inclusion at being a member of a group”.

All the children agreed that belonging to a group made them feel special and happy.

We talked about some of the different faiths that people can belong to… Christian, Muslim and Sikh and we looked at the symbols that represent them. We found out that different faiths all have different places of worship and different Gods that they pray to.

We discussed the Christian church, Aurelius shared that he goes to church with his family on a Sunday and they “sing songs and pray for people who are sick and hurt”, Gracie knew that “Bethlehem and baby Jesus are in the Bible”.

Then we looked at different places of worship, the children thought the Muslim mosque looked like a very fancy castle, some recognised a Christian Church, “I went to a wedding at a church like that”, Delilah told us, and we discovered that Sikhs worshiped at a Gurdwara.

We spoke about praying, the children knew that Mrs. Marson said a prayer at the end of assembly. Together we made up our own class prayer, about keeping our families and loved ones safe. We closed our eyes and put our hands together, the children understood that this was respectful.

Next, we looked at clothing that different faiths wear, learning that Sikh boys can cover their heads with a Romala and that Muslim girls can wear a Hijab.

We looked at the similarities and differences between different faiths. The children discovered that both Christian and Sikh children have places of worship where they can go to pray to their own God.

Finally, the children understood that although people may have different beliefs and Gods that they worship, they may wear different clothes and pray in different ways in different places, but that everyone is special.

Year 1 – ICT

By Mrs L READ20th April 2025

This term in ICT, our focus has been ‘Data and Information – grouping data’.

We have confidently become able to:-

Label objects.
Identify that objects can be counted.
Describe objects in different ways.
Count objects with the same properties.
Compare groups of objects.
Answer questions about groups of objects.

First, I asked the children to find me ‘a cylinder shaped object, that has stripes, one flat end, one pointy end and I can write and draw with it’ … they quickly realised that I meant a pencil and also why labels were important!

Next, we went on a ‘label hunt’ in our classroom, we found so many!

We then used our classroom resources to sort and label some objects.

We also looked at different ways to group objects.

Then we collectively used the class computer to search a variety of images, by categories like size, shape, use and colours.

This helped us to understand that data (images) have different labels so that computers are able to group them.

We also looked at internet safety this term, talking about how some things online could make us sad, worried or upset and how we can get help from a trusted adult if this ever happens.

Year 1 – PE

By Mrs L READ10th April 2025

This term during PE Year 1 have continued focussing on being champion dancers.

We now know that champion dancers move with control, listen to the rhythm of the music, use their imagination and move using big, clear actions.

Our focus this time was superheroes, something the children were really excited about!

We shared our knowledge of superheroes, how they look, move and the skills and powers they have.

We then thought carefully about how we could use our bodies, and expressions, to show this.

Over the weeks we have created movements, dance and poses that encompass this, using our bodies to skilfully move, balance, turn, spin and jump.

Again, at the end of each lesson, we performed examples of our dance to each other. The children were all fabulous at watching and giving feedback to each other… amazing work!

Year 1 – Music

By Mrs L READ4th April 2025

This term Year 1 have been learning the song Round and Round.

Each week we have listened to and appraised a different style of music – Classical, Latin, House, Funk and Swing… discussing what we could hear, whether we liked it, how it made us feel, which instruments were used and how each song was put together.

They have also children are now confident at recognising the hook (the catchiest part) in the songs we listen to.

All the children showed great skill when listening to the music, using their prior knowledge to discuss whether the sounds were long, short, high or low.

They have also become more critical of the music, being able to say why they don’t like it, sometimes it’s too loud or too fast…but it’s been great to hear the children confidently sharing their views.

We have enjoyed playing the glockenspiel to play the keys C, D and F, this time we were even able to follow and use the sheet music.

We took turns at playing the glockenspiel, singing and doing both together too… some of us were even brave enough to sing solo.

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Year 1 – PE

By Mrs L READ1st March 2025

Year 1 are continuing to become champion dancers.

The children were all excited that our unit this term is super heroes.

After listening to some inspiring music and moving to the rhythm, we then used big movements to strike a superhero pose, all demonstrating great control and balance … look how amazing they are!

Year 1 – RE

By Mrs L READ28th February 2025

This week we have been sharing our thoughts on what we know about Easter …

”The Easter bunny.” Faith C.

”Celebrating Jesus.” Mylie.

”Easter eggs.” Sara.

“It’s a special time of year.” Thomas.

“Going out for meals with our family.” Avie.

”Going to church.” Harvey H.

”Jesus was nailed to a cross.” Matilda.

”Hot cross buns.” Warran.

We then designed our own poster showing all the things that Easter is.

Year 1 – PE

By Mrs L READ14th February 2025

This term during PE Year 1 have been focussing on becoming champion dancers.

We learnt that champion dancers move with control, listen to the rhythm of the music, use their imagination and move using big, clear actions.

Our focus was growing, and each week we listened to music which inspired us to be flowers growing.

We started off using our bodies to be a tiny seed, slowly growing to the rhythm of the music into a beautiful flower – holding our pose as a balance then using a jump and turn with controlled movements.

Collectively, we made up a motif, which is a sequence of dance movements, to show a seed being planted and the rain and sun helping it to grow.

First, the children worked in pairs, carefully mirroring each other’s movements.

Then, working in groups, we took turns to perform to each other. Each group using moves we had created together, but also improvising with some new ones.

All the children thoroughly enjoyed this, taking great pride in their individual groups motif and showing respect for each others performance… amazing work, you are all champion dancers!

Year 1 – Music

By Mrs L READ14th February 2025

This term Year 1 have been learning the song In the Groove.

Each week we have listened to and appraised a different style of music – Blues, Baroque, Latin, Folk, Bhangra and Funk, discussing what we could hear, whether we liked it, how it made us feel, which instruments were used and how each song was put together.

All the children showed great skill when listening to the music, discussing whether the sounds were long, short, high or low. They also showed amazing talent when moving to the beat and singing the song each week.

We have enjoyed playing the glockenspiel to play the keys C, D, E, F and G in the with the music and performing in groups to each other.