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Year 1 Animators in Action!

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Year 1 had a fantastic day at the Open Zone at The Word! The children learned all about animation and used the Chatter Kids and Puppet Pals apps to create their very own digital stories. They loved bringing their characters to life and exploring how animations are made.
After lunch, the class enjoyed some time in the library, where everyone chose a book to bring back and share in class. It was a brilliant day of creativity, storytelling, and reading!

Year 1 Infant Party

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This afternoon, the Infant Christmas Party was full of festive cheer! Year 1 enjoyed fun activities, music, and treats, creating a wonderful start to the Christmas week.

Year 1 Christingle Celebration

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Year 1 have been learning all about Christingles and what each part represents. The orange reminds us of the world. The red ribbon represents the blood of Christ and His sacrifice for us. The sweets symbolise God’s gifts and the fruits of the earth. Finally, the candle reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World.

After making our own Christingles, we gathered in the school hall for a special Celebration of the Word by candlelight. It was a beautiful moment to reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas, and to share the light of Jesus with others.

The children even made extra Christingles to give as gifts to other classes, spreading hope, joy, and peace throughout our school community.

Star Academy Infant Nativity

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Our infants took centre stage in this year’s Nativity, “Star Academy,” and truly wowed us with their amazing singing and acting skills.

The children brought the story of the Nativity to life with confidence, joy, and creativity. Their hard work and enthusiasm shone through every moment.

A huge thank you to our incredible pupils, supportive families, and Mr Richardson, who wrote the play, for making this a magical event – you were all stars!

Year 1 Multi Skills Festival at Temple Park

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Year 1 had a fantastic morning at Temple Park, where they took part in a range of festive themed multi-skills activities. The children enjoyed trying out different challenges, including throwing, jumping and running events, all designed to help develop their coordination, teamwork and confidence.

Everyone looked wonderful in their Christmas attire, bringing lots of cheer and excitement to the festival.

Y1 Science Investigation: Exploring Our Senses

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Year 1 have been busy scientists this week, putting their five senses to the test through a series of exciting investigations! The children explored their sense of smell by trying to identify different fruits just by their scent, and tested their taste buds in a crisp-tasting challenge. They also carried out hands-on activities using sight, hearing, and touch to discover how each sense helps us understand the world around us.
Alongside the fun experiments, we also discussed why our senses are so important for keeping us safe and alive. The children thought carefully about the difficulties we might face if we lost one of our senses—and shared some brilliant ideas!
It’s been a fantastic way to learn how amazing our bodies are!

Y1 Remember – Remembrance Day

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Year 1 have been learning about Remembrance Day and why it is such an important time to pause and reflect. The children explored the meaning behind the poppy and how it reminds us of those who gave their lives for peace.

As part of our learning, the children created beautiful poppies and a class poppy wreath. We then used our wreath during a special Celebration of the Word, where we prayed together and shared a moment of silence to honour all those who have died in wars and conflicts.

It was a thoughtful and creative way for Year 1 to show respect and learn about peace.

St Bede’s Art Gallery

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🎨 Our First St Bede’s Art Gallery!

We’re delighted to invite you to explore our very first St Bede’s Art Gallery, a celebration of creativity, reflection, and faith. Over the past academic year, children from Nursery to Year 5 have taken part in the Spirited Arts competition, exploring the theme “All God’s Creatures.”

Each piece of artwork has been thoughtfully linked to words from Scripture, helping our pupils reflect on the beauty and meaning of God’s creation. From colourful collages to intricate sculptures, the children have poured their hearts into expressing how animals and nature connect to faith, care, and wonder.

🖼️ The gallery is on display for you to enjoy from Monday to Wednesday this week on your way to and from the curriculum meetings. We hope it brings you joy, inspiration, and pride in the incredible work your children have created.

This is our first time hosting an art gallery, and we hope to make it a yearly tradition—not only to showcase our children’s talents, but also to help raise funds for the school.

📖 Before you leave, please take a moment to share your feedback or ideas in the book provided at the door. Your thoughts will help us grow and make future exhibitions even more special.

Thank you for your continued support.

Year 1 Visit to Hall Hill Farm

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Year 1 had a fantastic day out at Hall Hill Farm! The children loved meeting all the different farm animals – they held fluffy chicks and guinea pigs, and even fed a baby lamb with a bottle, which was a real highlight of the day.

The children also enjoyed a bumpy but brilliant tractor ride around the farm, taking in the countryside views and spotting even more animals along the way.

It was a fun-filled, hands-on experience that helped bring their learning about animals and life on the farm to life.

Year 1 OAA Festival at South Marine Park

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Year 1 had a fantastic time taking part in the OAA (Outdoor Adventurous Activities) Festival at South Marine Park! The children worked brilliantly in teams as they used maps to find clues around the park. The maps also helped them to identify places where they could collect natural materials to build a cosy house for a bear. It was a wonderful day filled with teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of outdoor fun!

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