Henri Matisse is a famous French artist who lived over 70 years ago. He was famous for his expressive use of colour and shape. We have looked at one of his famous art works called “The sheaf” and discussed his use of colour. We have experimented with mixing primary colours to make secondary colours. [...]
We started our Geography topic work in Class 1 today with lots of different activities to do with maps. Our focus in year 1 is the geography of the UK, looking at the countries that make up the United Kingdom [...]
Here is a copy of our learning letter for our Spring 1 topic. Term 3 learning letter
Class 1 were very excited when Sinbad the sailor came to visit them in their classroom this morning! We began yesterday looking at the character of Sinbad as part of our work looking at the tales of 1001 Arabian Nights. Once in the classroom, Sinbad the sailor regaled the children with the tale of [...]
Please find our Learning Letter for Autumn 2 here: Term 2 learning letter.
Class 1 were very excited to get out and about in Keyworth with a walk down to our local library. We were met by Caroline the librarian who explained all of the different types of books they stock, the excitement of taking lots of books out with a library card and shared a story [...]
Class 1 were very excited to make fruit kebabs for a special someone at home! We had a go at tasting the fruit, describing the different textures and flavours as well as practicing our cutting skills. After consultation from that special someone at home, we designed our fruit kebab pattern and got making. We [...]
Class R and Class 1 enjoyed the sunshine and great outdoors when they visited Rushcliffe Country Park. We travelled by coach (which some thought the most exciting part of the whole day!) to the park in Ruddington before splitting into 2 groups to complete activities based around fairy tales. One group went deep into [...]
Creative curriculum plan summer 1 Learning letter
Class R, 1 and 2 were very excited to be visited by our local police officers. We got a chance to try out some handcuffs, police hats/coats and ask lots of questions. We even got a peek at a police car and experience the sirens up close! Class 2 were introduced to a new [...]
