News from Class 1
This week, the children enjoying going out onto the school grounds to look for wild plants. They used their brilliant investigative brains to find dandelions, nettles, daisies and other common wild plants.
Our whole-school topic this half term is all about Journeys. In history, each year group is going back in time to walk in the shoes of some well-known travellers... From the Ancient Egyptians making their final trip to the afterlife to those who stepped aboad the Titanic and the Mayflower, we will be using [...]
Last half term, Year 1 created a spectacular coral reef made from pasta. The children built and decorated all the coral themselves - they should be very proud of the rather effective reef they have created. [...]
Dear Willow Brook, A little extra homework from me… I hope that you will be inspired to think ahead! Next Friday, like many other children across the country, everyone at school will be entering a very special competition. For more than 50 years Royal Mail’s Special Stamp programme has commemorated British history and achievement. [...]
This morning we got together with 7 people who had been chosen by the Willow Brook classes to set off on a balloon ride. After a week of investigation, the children had nominated their heroes - someone who they considered to be a world changer. It would be our honour to spend time with [...]
Today in Year 1 we tried a number of different objects to check if they would float or sink. We were all surprised by a couple of objects. Take a look at our results and test yourself.
Today for our science project in Year 1. We looked at Non Newtonian Liquids. When force is acted upon a Non Newtonian Liquid it acts like a solid and becomes hard. Once it stops moving it becomes a liquid again. You can try this at home with cornflour and water. Add a little food [...]
Today for Science Week, Year 1 took part in an experiment to create a homemade lava lamp. The children were all very excited to see the results of using a variety of everyday ingredients. Bicarbonate of soda Vinegar Vegetable oil Food Colouring. [...]
Hello again Year 1, I have what will hopefully final week of online learning for you. This week we are going to be poets and create our own 'Everything' Pizza. We also have live teaching sessions every morning at 9:15am - please do your best to join me. Last week was very positive with [...]
For anybody who missed our session today (24.02.21), I have done a short video showing you the alternative C sound. I hope you enjoy Keep smiling Mr Boyd
