StJohnsRCRochYearOne23/24

Year 1

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Year 1 had a fun afternoon painting their self portraits in the style of Picasso. #Art #painting #PabloPicasso #ks1 #selfportrait #CreativeArt

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We enjoyed having our parents in Year 1 this morning. It was lovely to see everyone and the children enjoyed sharing their phonics learning with their adults. #onefamilyinchrist #parentworkshop #phonics

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Year 1 had an amazing time celebrating Refugee Week! We discussed how we can make people feel welcomed into our communities and school. The children created beautiful posters to share. #Refugeeweek #welcome #community #catholicsocialteaching

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Year 1 had an amazing day exploring the different ways they can take care of our common home, following the message of Laudato SI. They created posters to raise awareness of the problem and how it can be prevented #Stewardship #catholicsocialteaching #PopeFrancis #pollution

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Year 1 had a creative morning, drawing their favourite parts of the story. They had a choice from colouring pencils, wax crayong and felt tips to help them colour their amazing drawings. #HanselandGretel #BethanWoollvin #Art

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Year 1 had an exciting time planting their own surprise seeds to help them for their science investigation. They can't wait for them to grow! #science #plants #livingthings #Godscreations

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We had an exciting afternoon making maps to recreate the journey Little Red went on as she went to return her overdue map. We used a compass to help with directions and a key to help with finding places. #LittleRedReadingHood #LucyRowland #geography #maps #Literacy

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Year 1 identified that the fairytales they have read all have happy, peaceful endings. Then we recognised how we can live a peaceful life and make the world a peaceful place to be. we identified choices and actions we can do. #catholicsocialteaching #Peace #Jesus #Literacy

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Year 1 had an interesting debate over the big question 'Can one person change the world?' We discussed a range of individuals that we have learnt about in different subjects to support our answers.#catholicsocialteaching #bigquestions #Jesus #ElizabethandZacharias #AmeliaEarhart

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Year 1 reflected on the big question 'Who am I?' We recognised the features that form their identity and learnt that everyone is unique and valuable. #catholicsocialteaching #bigquestions #dignityofthehumanperson #respect

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Year 1 had an exciting afternoon, looking at the Lenten bags for families. We discussed different ideas of how to carry out the Lenten activity in our homes and tried one of them. The children can't wait to try their ideas! #Lent #catholicsocialteaching #families #Easter

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Year 1 had an amazing afternoon comparing their Lent and Easter learning to Ramadan and Eid. Similarities of fasting, sharing and praying were recognised within both these special times. #RE #catholicsocialteaching #Lent #Easter #Ramadan #dignity

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We had an interesting afternoon, discussing ideas for the big question 'What makes us human?' #bigquestions #year1science #animalsinclhumans #catholicsocalteaching #Humankind #Godscreations

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Year 1 identified that it is important to be a really good listener as well as having a voice. We played the whisper game and discussed what we need to do to listen to each other well. #childrensmentalhealthweek #Ihaveavoice #respect #catholicsocialteaching #humandignity

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Year 1 have had a fascinating time learning about whales and used their art skills to draw the whale from their Literacy text. #Godgiftedtalents #Thesnailandthewhale #Literacy #art #ks1

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Year 1 have had an amazing term having discussions and exploring ideas that will help them answer the big questions. #bigquestions #RE #catholicsocialteaching