Week 7 wb 13.7.2026

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Week 6 wb 6.7.2026

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Week 5 wb 29.6.2026

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In English, we wrote a sequel to Traction Man is Here! 

   

 

In History, we thought about what we would like a future monarch to be like. We said that a future monarch should be kind, fair, honest and respectful. They should listen to the people, work hard for the country and treat everyone equally. A good monarch should also care about the environment, support charities and set a positive example for others.

  

In RE, we reflected on the importance of the Jewish Shabbat. We created posters to highlight the main features and significance of Shabbat, including the day of rest, family time, prayer and its importance in the Jewish faith.

    

We created a Shabbat meal using playdough:

    

 

The Year 1 children learnt about grouping in Maths. They explored how to sort counters into equal groups and used practical activities to develop their understanding of multiplication and division.

    

Week 4 wb 22.6.2026

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We learnt about the human features in our town of Clitheroe during our Geography lesson in order to collect data to analyse.

  

In DT, we looked at a range of salads in order to evaluate them based on their appearance, texture and overall appeal.

        

Week 3 wb 15.6.2026

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We thoroughly enjoyed our outdoor English lesson in the wildlife garden, where we gathered expanded noun phrases for Traction Man's Outdoor Adventure.

  

In History, we discussed how castles improved over time to create more effective defences. 

  

  

Week 2 wb 8.6.2026

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  In PRSHE, we were thinking about how our responsibilities change as we grow.  

In Maths, the Year 1 children have been learning to halve odd numbers.

  

In Science, we carried out an experiment to investigate whether a Gingerbread Man is waterproof. We had great fun observing and recording the changes over time!

    

In DT, we used our senses to explore a range of salad vegetables. We created a word bank of adjectives to describe their texture, smell and taste.

    

We reinforced our understanding of historical motte-and-bailey castles through the collaborative creation of one.

Week 1 wb 1.6.2026

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 In Maths, the Year 1s enjoyed exploring Capacity and Volume.

        

In English, we began our new unit by designing our own heroic characters based on the front cover of Traction Man Is Here!

     

In Science, we measured and compared speed using time to answer the question, 'Do all animals move at the same speed?'

 

In Music, we read the Hare and Tortoise story and then clapped a rhythm based on it. 

In History, we explored how William the Conqueror ruled by investigating Norman castles.