Year 1 has been explore and learn about their five senses. Through hands-on investigations, the children discovered how each sense helps us understand and navigate the world around us.

Hearing
The children sharpened their listening skills by identifying everyday noises. From ringing phones to sea waves, it was amazing to see how well their ears could detect and differentiate sounds.

Seeing
Next, we challenged the children to draw a house while blindfolded! It quickly became clear how important our eyes are for creating and observing details. With their blindfolds removed, they compared their drawings and enjoyed a good laugh!

Touch
For the sense of touch, we used a “feely bag” filled with familiar classroom objects. The children had to rely on their hands to feel the shape, texture, and size of each item, guessing what it might be.

Taste
In a tasty experiment, the class sampled a variety of crisps. From tangy salt and vinegar to cheese and onion flavours, the children had fun identifying their explain the tastes.

Smell
Finally, we used our noses to sniff out fruity scents. Guessing the fruit based on smell alone was a delightful way to engage their sense of smell.

The children loved these activities, and they’ve developed a deeper appreciation for their senses.

Year 1 enjoyed a wonderful day out at Gibside, where they took part in an ‘Art in Nature’ workshop. The children had a fantastic time exploring the beautiful outdoors and getting creative with what they found around them.

The workshop started with a unique twist on painting – using mud! The children used natural materials to paint, creating artwork with mud and sticks and discovering how much fun it can be to paint without traditional tools. After that, they set off on a mission to collect leaves, petals, and anything they could find to explore nature’s wide array of colours. The children were amazed by how many different shades they could spot in the leaves and flowers.

They also used sticks and leaves to make wonderful nature-inspired pictures, working together to gather materials and build their masterpieces. It was lovely to see their imaginations come alive in such a beautiful, natural environment.

The day finished with a well-earned visit to the playpark, where the children enjoyed the climbing frames, zip-wire, and plenty of running around. It was the perfect end to a day full of learning, creativity, and fun!

 

Year 1 enjoyed a fantastic trip to ‘The Word’ library as part of National Green Library Week. The event was designed to highlight the importance of sustainability and encourage children to explore books in a creative way.

During our visit, the children took part in a fun hands-on activity, making cardboard trees to celebrate the environment. They worked together to craft beautiful trees using recycled materials, which really helped to bring out their artistic skills. It was a wonderful opportunity to reinforce the message of looking after our planet while letting their creativity shine.

After the tree-making activity, the children had the chance to explore the library and select a book to bring back to school. Their excitement in choosing their own books was a joy to see, and they were eager to begin reading them in class. These books will be part of our classroom reading area for the children to enjoy together, helping to foster their love for reading.

A big thank you to ‘The Word’ library for hosting such an enjoyable event!

Here are a few photos from our school fun day.

Our Year 1 children enjoyed a delightful visit to children’s library, within The Word. During their trip, they gathered to listen to a football themed story, linked to the Euros, which captivated their imaginations.

Following the story, the children participating in a football craft activity. They had a wonderful time making their very own paper football players.

Each child then had the opportunity to explore the library and choose one special book to bring back to school and help foster a love for reading.

Thank you to staff at The Word for hosting our students and providing such an enriching experience!

🎉 Last night, our talented Year 1 students shone brightly at the South Tyneside Dance Festival! Dressed in vibrant, colourful outfits, they performed a fantastic dance routine to ‘Waka, Waka’ by Shakira at the Customs House. Their confidence and energy lit up the stage, captivating the entire audience!

A huge congratulations to all of you. We are bursting with pride for our incredible young dancers! 🌟👏