Year 1/2 News

Coding with Year One

Computer Kat was very confused this morning – she wondered if Mrs King and Mrs Wood had got a bit mixed up with their algorithms for getting dressed today!  Maybe they needed some help to debug the algorithm and get dressed properly?

The Year One children explained that, actually, they had just used a different algorithm – with the instructions in a different sequence – because it is World Book Day so that is the reason they had underpants on the outside of their trousers!

We continued our learning with Code.org on the laptops.  We needed to build the correct algorithm by choosing the correct commands and snapping them together, in the right order, and then test our code by running it!  As well as some important computing skills, such as using the trackpads and ‘debugging’ their code, the children also showed great focus and concentration as well as plenty of persistence and determination, even if some of the puzzles were quite tricky.  They did a great job, and Computer Kat was very impressed!

London

Rowan Class are really enjoying finding out about the City of London. In Geography we are learning where London is in relation to other cities and countries as well as  famous landmarks in the city. In History the children are learning about the Great Fire of London. Children: What facts can you remember and share with your family?      

Google Earth!

In Geography Rowan class have enjoyed exploring Google Earth – click on the link here to carry on the fun – can you find your house? Don’t forget to explore the ‘Satellite view’ too!

Rowan update

The Rowan Class have had a brilliant first full week at school. The Reception children are settling in so well. Year 1 and 2 have been producing some lovely writing based on ‘The Little Red Riding Hood.’ In Maths Reception…

Prickly Hay

Our Key Stage One children are busy rehearsing their Nativity play, called ‘Prickly Hay’. It will be a wonderful performance I am sure. The dress rehearsal is 2pm tomorrow (Tuesday) and members of the community are welcome, as always. Mrs…

‘A Toy Story’

To kick start our toys topic this week we have been designing and making pop up puppets! We have been talking about the best materials to use and next week we will be looking at how toys have changed over…

Year 2 updates

Hello everyone, As you all, hopefully,  already know I am with the Y2 children every morning from Monday to Thursday.  We have a jam-packed schedule with phonics, literacy, maths and guided reading most mornings.  The children have settled in well…