Lowry-Year 1

Welcome to Lowry - Year 1!

Welcome to Lowry Class - Year 1!

The learning in Year 1 Lowry Class is led by Miss Church with Mrs Johnson and Mrs Francis. Mrs Kilby teaches us on Friday afternoons.

We are moving on to our final half-term in Year 1 and it is just amazing how rapidly this year has passed. Over this year, the children have grown in their independence and love of learning and we will continue to fully embrace the good humour and laughter that characterises Year 1.

The first half of our summer term was one spent with lots of time outside, enjoying our stunning surroundings and continuing to build bonds with our classmates. This will definitely continue this half-term as we fully know and appreciate the power of outdoor learning and nature.

Our concept this half-term is growth. Children will consider the physical growth they witness in themselves, plants, trees and nature as well as their emotional growth.

RE learning focusses on Hindu traditions. We will be thinking about what Hindus believe God is like. Children will simply describe ways in which the concept of God is expressed in Christianity and Hinduism.

Our Science learning continues to focus on identifying and growing plants. Our Art learning will see us building on our beach trip whilst we learn about sculptures. In Geography, we will compare and contrast two cities – Edinburgh and Cape Town.

In PE, we will be enjoying developing our hockey skills with Tom, our visiting coach. Our second PE session will be creating a dance called Commotion in the Ocean, where we will respond to music with movement and props.

Using PurpleMash’s 2Create program in Computing, children will become proficient in creating and using animated books. We will be thinking about staying kind online for our online safety unit. Modern Foreign Languages this term will concentrate upon understanding and following simple French classroom instructions. Our year of Music learning is concluded nicely with our unit entitled Reflect, Rewind and Replay. These sessions will encompass musical techniques and language from this year’s modules. Physical/mental health and basic first-aid is covered in RSHE. In My Happy Mind, we will be exploring our character strengths.