This week we have been learning all about the miracles of Jesus. We have focused on the calming of the storm and how Jesus asked his disciples, where is your faith? We have talked a lot about faith this week, what it means and how we have faith in one another and in Jesus. Over the coming weeks we will learn more about the miracles of Jesus and how they show that Jesus was truly human and truly God.

English - this wek has been all about Phonic Screening! The children have all worked very hard, they have all done their best and I am very proud of each and every one of them. Back to normal next week!!

Maths - this week has been all able consolidate previous learning whilst Mrs Veasey has been holding the fort - lots of work on doubling, counting, number bonds and addition and subtraction.

RE - this week has been all about the Calming of the Storm story as we have begun our new Topic all about the Miracles of Jesus. We have listened to the story, reflected on how we would have felt in that boat, thought hard about the people that we trust to look after us and written about the events of that day.

Art - this week the children have all made their summer trees for our summer display board.

Science - this week we planted new sunflower seeds - as our last ones juts didn’t grow - fingers crossed for a better result this time!

On the other afternoons this week we have been busy making in preparation for father’s Day on Sunday….and we have pulled up our potatoes!! See pictures later. These potatoes don’t need much cooking - please check after 12/15minutes!! I will try to find the details to let you know what varieties they are!!

Many congratulations to this week’s winners….

Golden Award - Coric for showing great care and consideration towards his friend this week who has needed a bit extra care and attention. You are a good friend Coric.

Writing Award - Corey for a detailed and reflective recount of the Calming of the Storm story in RE - super detail!

Maths Award - Demilade for taking an activity role in Maths this week and showing great enthusiasm in Fluent in Five activities!

PE will be on Monday and Friday so please send the children into class in the PE kits on those days. No earrings can be worn for PE so please ensure that they are taken out at home.

Water bottles - This will come home each night to be cleaned and re-filled. Please only use the school bottles and ensure your child brings theirs each day.
I will not be in class on a Thursday afternoon, as it is my release time. This will be covered by Mrs Veasey and Miss Sanderson and is also when the children will have Music with Mrs Watson
Homework Expectations - please see the Homework page for what I expect the children to do at home…..don’t worry, it’s mainly just reading!! Yr1 Homework — Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School (squarespace.com)
PHONICS Support - take a look at Oxford Owl for information about how you can help your child at home with their phonics and reading. This is is a great site in general but the page linked has a super little video showing how the sounds should be pronounced. See how many sounds your child knows! How can I support my child with phonics? - Oxford Owl for Home
Earrings - please ensure these are only small gold/silver studs as stated in the uniform policy - some of the earrings in school are getting a bit too big. Many thanks
Nail Varnish - please ensure any nail varnish is removed for the pupils come into class. It should not be worn at school.
In this hot weather the children should come to school wearing sun cream, have a hat with them and have their water bottle each day. Please note the message sent during the week stating that children must wear shoes, and not sandals, to school for safety reasons. Many thanks.

Just a ‘heads up’ with a few useful dates…

5th July -MOVING UP AFTERNOON - a chance for the children to experience an afternoon in Year 2!

!4th July - KS1 SPORTS MORNING (Sport’s Day - but just the morning for KS1 - KS2 are in the pm) Please note that if it rains and we are unable to do sports day, our next date will be 17th July

17th July - Reports out to Parents

20th July - SCHOOLS CLOSES FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS!