Hi, Year 1 families,  

This week in English we have continued learning about how to read and write words and sentences. We have been exploring more about how and why we might write a letter to persuade others to consider our point of view. We have talked about an opening sentence stating what we think and supporting that opening sentence with three reasons. At the moment we are writing about what book we like best and why. We will also be discussing adding sentences giving examples of why our reasons are good reasons.  

In maths this week we are learning to order numbers from biggest to smallest and smallest to biggest and we are learning about growing number patterns. We have talked about how patterns are all around us and are purposely built into things like walls to make them stronger. We are learning to recognise types of patterns and the mathematical rules behind the pattern. This pattern recognition is essential for later skills in addition, problem solving, multiplication, and eventually algebra. 

In history this week we will have created timelines and talked about what is a significant event, or important event, to include on our timeline and what is not. We have talked about how life has changed for us from the beginning of our timeline and what has not changed from the beginning of our timeline.  

In science we have explored more about vibrations, how sound engineers create sounds for movies and cartoons, and creating sound through body percussion.   

In art we have created more Matisse style artwork through recreating our own version of Matisse’s Garden. We have abstracted shapes found in the garden and used shape and colour to create a vibrant garden of our own. 

Week 8 sees us start our assessments on science, history, religion, and art.  

Reminder, 

Library day is Wednesday. Students need to have library bags to bring books home. 

PE is Thursday. 

Homework return day is Monday however homework will be sent home on Wednesday. We are still focussing on reading and number recognition. 

Have a wonderful week, Mrs Hamilton.