Freemantle
Church of England Community Academy Trust
Year 1
Wednesday 12th May
Tuesday 10th May
STEM Day
This week we held a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day in Year 1. We researched and designed our own bio-domes, learned all about plants and how they grow, and planted our own sunflower seeds. We can't wait to watch them grow!
One Giant Step
As part of our theme day on Monday, we learned the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. We then used our new measuring knowledge to measure the tallest beanstalk. We also weighed all the items Jack could have taken, to work out which one was the heaviest - a golden egg, a ruby, Mrs Giant's necklace or the gold coins!
Meeting Paul Sturgess
Year 1 had the most fantastic day on our trip to Ferny Croft. The children's behaviour was outstanding and they took everything in their stride considering this was their first school trip. We took part in several activities including den building, woodland arts and crafts as well as a hike across the New Forest. The children loved seeing the ponies as well as learning about the area.
Our Ferny Croft Adventure
Click on the link 'Phonics in Year 1' to watch our video all about how we teach phonics to the children in Year 1. We will give you some tips on how to practise phonics and read with your child.
Click on 'Reading in Year 1' to watch our video with information about decodable books, library books and return days. If you have any questions please email 'homework@freemantleschool.co.uk'.
Year 1 Recommended Reading List
Workshop Videos
Usually at this point in the year, the Year 1 team would invite parents and carers into Freemantle for a series of workshops where we would discuss the year ahead and how you can support your child to achieve highly.
This year, due to Covid-19, we cannot currently do this, so instead we will be releasing a series of videos addressing the points we would normally discuss in these sessions. The first workshop video focuses on reading, which is the most important thing your child should be doing to help them have a successful year in school and reduce the impact the gap in their learning could have on their long-term education.
Please see the short reading video and phonics video below. These videos contain information about reading and phonics at Freemantle, homework this year and how you can support your child to maximise the reading they do at home so that they can enjoy the many benefits reading for pleasure has on their education. Both will help you to help your child do well in school this year.
Thank you for your support in this important year.