Team Merry (Yr1)

We've had a busy and exciting Personal Development Week in Year 1, filled with learning, reflection, and lots of discussion!

We explored aspects of Hinduism, learning about Ganesh Chaturthi, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. We also found out about Raksha Bandhan, a special festival that celebrates the bond between siblings, and Diwali, the festival of lights.

We talked about how sleep, healthy food, and regular exercise help us to stay happy and healthy, both in our bodies and our minds. The children enjoyed thinking about the different ways they can look after themselves each day.

As we near the end of the year, we’ve been thinking about our favourite memories from Year 1 and discussing how Year 2 might be different. There were lots of thoughtful reflections and great conversations about growing up and feeling ready for new challenges.

Finally, we reminded ourselves about the importance of handwashing to stay clean and stop the spread of germs.

It’s been a fantastic week of learning!

What a fantastic day we had at the Viking Games at Chilton! The children had so much fun taking part in a range of activities.

They showed brilliant teamwork, cheered each other on, and tried their hardest in every challenge. It was lovely to see everyone so engaged and enjoying themselves.

Well done to all the children for their great effort and positive attitude!

Dear Parents, Yr 1 would like to invite you to a talking and play session with your child on Thursday, 12th June 2025. We will be running this enjoyable session across both classes, where we'll share some fantastic games &n

We have been lucky enough to borrow a loans box from Powell Cotton museum. Inside we found animal skins such as rabbit and even a huge crocodile skin! We really enjoyed handling the sheep's horn, rhino tooth and especially the chimpanzee skull!&n

During our Topic lessons, we have been learning about the diets of different animals. We looked at the features of different animals and compared them, identifying the key features of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores. Using this information, we s

We had a brilliant time at Powell Cotton Museum. We completed the museum safari workshop, where we learnt about where the animals came from, taxidermy and the people who built the museum. We were lucky enough to get a guided tour of Quex house a