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.

RE: Our wonderful world!

By Leonnie Carrick2nd May 2025

This week, Year 1 enjoyed a sunny RE lesson all about our wonderful world. We learned about the 7 natural wonders of the world and were amazed by their beauty.

Outside in the sunshine, we spotted the natural wonders around us—bright flowers, buzzing bees, tall trees, and blue skies. We talked about how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful world and how important it is to take care of it.

Then we created colourful posters with ways to help keep our world safe, like recycling, saving water, and protecting nature.

Science- Parts of the plant

By Leonnie Carrick2nd May 2025

This week in Year 1, we had a lovely time learning all about the different parts of a plant. The sun was shining, so we took our lesson outside to enjoy the beautiful weather!

We spent time observing real flowers and looking closely at their parts. We talked about the roots, which hold the plant in the ground, and the stem, which helps it stand tall and carry water. We spotted leaves that help the plant make food, colourful petals on the flowers to attract insects, and even tiny buds getting ready to bloom!

Then we created our own observational drawings, carefully labelling each part. It was a fantastic lesson and the children really impressed us with their careful drawings!

Y1 wow day: pirate adventures!

By Leonnie Carrick2nd May 2025

Ahoy there! Year 1 had an exciting start to our new topic Land Ahoy with a fantastic Pirate Wow Day! Everyone came dressed as pirates – hats, hooks, eye patches and all!

We learned how to talk like pirates and practised our best pirate voices. We even drew portraits of ourselves as fearsome sea captains! To kick off our topic, we learned a fun poem called ‘I Wish I Was a Pirate’, which got us all in the pirate spirit.

The highlight of the day was a treasure hunt around the school – What a swashbuckling start to our new adventure!

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!

Y1 Easter Egg Decorating fun!

By Leonnie Carrick4th April 2025

Year 1 had a cracking time taking part in our egg decorating competition! Everyone brought in a hard-boiled egg and used paint, glitter, paper, and lots of imagination to turn them into amazing characters and creations.

We saw everything from minions and animals to sparkly princesses and silly monsters! The classroom was full of colour, laughter, and creativity.

Well done to everyone who took part—your eggs were egg-cellent!

Y1 Spring Walk to Pickering Park

By Leonnie Carrick4th April 2025

As part of our science topic, we took a wonderful walk to the local park to observe the signs of spring and discover how nature has changed from winter to spring.

The moment we stepped outside, we noticed the fresh, crisp air and the warmth of the sun on our faces. The trees, which had been bare in winter, were now covered in tiny green buds, and some even had beautiful pink and white blossoms. We listened carefully and heard birds chirping happily in the trees—a sure sign that spring had arrived!

As we walked through the park, we spotted different types of flowers, such as bright yellow daffodils and delicate bluebells. We also looked at the grass, which was growing taller and greener than before. Some children even found small insects, like ladybirds and bees, buzzing around the flowers. We talked about how these insects help plants grow.

After our walk, we sat down to draw pictures of what we had seen. We had a little chat about what we enjoyed seeing and some children loved the flowers, while others were fascinated by the insects and birds.

 

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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Celebrating Comic Relief!

By Leonnie Carrick21st March 2025

Comic Relief is always an exciting time, and for our Year 1 children, it’s a day filled with fun, laughter, and learning about the importance of kindness. This year, we celebrated with non-uniform, red noses and an unforgettable spoon race!

One of the highlights of the day was our special Red Nose and Spoon Race! Instead of the traditional egg-and-spoon game, we used red noses.

Laughter echoed across the playground as children carefully tiptoed, trying their hardest not to let their noses wobble off their spoons. Some dashed forward with determination, while others focused on slow and steady movements.

In the end, everyone was a winner because the race wasn’t about speed—it was about having fun, cheering on our friends, and embracing the Comic Relief spirit.