Merry Christmas to everyone in Year 1. A big thank you children for all  your hard work and to all your grown ups for their help and support. Thank you to all the adults and students who help us in Year 1.

Follow Father Christmas on the link below and see where in  the  world he is on Christmas Eve.

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/

Enjoy this special Christmas song.

The Angel Gabriel visits Mary

We are learning about The Christmas Story.

A special visitor sent by God visited Mary.

What did the angel say to Mary?

How did Mary feel?

The Journey to Bethlehem.

Tomorrow we will be thinking about the journey to Bethlehem and the night baby Jesus was born in a stable. The weblinks below are great ways of learning about the very First Christmas.

http://www.request.org.uk/infants/festivals/christmas/story/story01.htm

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/christianity/nativity/index.htm

How many sleeps until Christmas?

You can find out about Father Christmas' journey and preparations on the link below.

http://www.noradsanta.org/

Please join us for Mass at 10 o'clock on Thursday to celebrate our Advent Journey towards the wonderful feast of Christmas.

Have a go at these winter games.

http://www.primarygames.com/seasons/winter/snowman/snowman.htm

http://www.allthingschristmas.com/northpole/games/snowman/snowman.html

Christmas Play

 On Thursday 10th December we will be performing our Christmas Nativity Play for parents.

Please join us in the school hall at 9.10am.

We enjoyed watching Year 3 and Year 4 in their Nativity Play.

Next week we will watch Reception perform on Tuesday and Year 2 on Thursday, who will all be telling us the story of The First Christmas.

We will be performing for all our friends in school on Wednesday and all our grown ups on Thursday.

Next Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent.

The PINK candle will be lit and is a sign of JOY.

What makes you feel full of JOY?

Read and follow the Christmas story below.

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/christianity/nativity/index.htm

Tomorrow it is the Feast of Christ the King~the final day of the church year. Advent then begins the following Sunday.

Next week we will be making our Advent Promises in school and learning about the Advent wreath.

Why do we have candles on the wreath?

What colour will the cloth on our prayer focus be?

In RE we will be continuing our work on Prayer. We will be learning the Our Father and what these special words mean.

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy Kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us. 

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

In Maths we will continue to work on our subtraction targets.

Here are some games.

http://www.ictgames.com/football2.html

http://www.ictgames.com/targettakeaway.html

Have a go with this time game.

http://www.ictgames.com/hickory4.html

Please join us for our

MATHS INSPIRE

on

Thursday 19th November 

at 9am in our school hall.

Next Week

In Maths we will be adding and subtracting with numberlines and 100 squares.

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg2/splat/splatsq100.html

http://www.ictgames.com/100hunt2.html

In our RE work next week we  will be learning about 

Gentleness and Humility.

"Happy are the meek for they shall inherit the earth."

How can you be gentle?

In Maths we are learning our number bonds to 10 and 20.

Have a go with these fun games.

http://www.ictgames.com/addition.htm

The Smartest Giant in Town

Next week we will be reading and writing using the story~

The Smartest Giant in Town.

What do you notice about the text?

Part One

Part Two

Remembrance Sunday

In our RE work we are finding  out about prayer.

This month we remember the Month of the Holy Souls and also11th Novemeber~Remembrance Day, when we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict. We pray for PEACE in our world. Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart and Holy Souls Church at

10 o'clock.

What do people wear?

The Smartest Giant in Town~Part One

The Smartest Giant in Town~Part Two

http://youtu.be/k0whQAknJgE

Reading activities~have a go reading these High Frequency words.

http://www.ictgames.com/wordreader.html

http://www.ictgames.com/dinosaursEggs/index.html

In  Maths we will be finding half of shapes and half of a quantity.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/numbertime/games/find_the.shtml

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=dartboarddoublesandhalves

Well done to all the children in Year 1. 

During half term remember to read every day and to practise counting forwards and backwards to 100. 

Have a lovely week. 

We look forward to seeing you all on 

Tuesday 3rd November at 8.40am.

In RE

In RE we will be finding out about St Francis of Assisi.

St Francis was a kind and gentle man who had a great love of God's world and all his creatures.

Next Week

On Monday we will be celebrating Key Stage One Mass with Father Craig

Can you remember our  responses?

The Lord be with you.          And with your spirit.

In RE we will be learning about a special man who loved God's creation.

His name is St Francis of Assisi.

Do you know which country he is from?

In Maths we will be learning the days of the week and their sequence. Which day is your favourite day?

In RE we will be learning about Creation. We have been thinking about how to care and look after our beautiful world.

How do you think God felt when he had created the world?

In RE we will be completing our unit of  work about Families and Celebrations. It  is the story ofThe Wedding at Cana when Jesus turned water into wine. It was a MIRACLE.

http://youtu.be/PApIBQVovd0

In Maths we will be looking at patterns and sequences. Look all around you at numbers, colours and shapes.

http://www.primarygames.com/patterns/question2.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/number_ordering/play/

We will also be using 100 squares~have a go with the link below!

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg2/splat/splatsq100.html

This week we will be reading and writing using the story 

The Giant Sandwich.

We will be learning to say and write noun phrases.

We will be using connectives and, because and but.

What do you like on your sandwich?

Next Week

In RE we will be finding out about the

first miracle performed by Jesus.

What did Jesus do?

How did Mary feel?

Trusted Adult

We are learning to be outstanding learners at school.
 Wilf helps us to reach our targets and be
successful in our learning.

We know who are Trusted adults are if we need
any help or are worried at school.

 

Next week we will be reading and writing using the story 

I'm running away.

We will be using noun phrases,  connectives and WOW words.

Ben packed his bag with some interesting items.

In Literacy next week we will be reading and writing about

The Pizza Princess.

Can you remember what WILF will be looking for in your writing?

Let us know through the BLOG comments!

In RE we will be learning about 

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.

Who took Jesus to the Temple?

What did Simeon and Anna say about Jesus?

Our Year  1 briefing will take place on 

Friday 25th September at 3:15pm.  

You will find out about the Year 1 curriculum and how you can help your child with their learning and faith this year. 

In RE we will be learning about a special celebration~Going to Mass.

Father David says to us~"The Lord be with you."

We will respond~"And with your spirit."

Next week we will be learning about shape. 
Here are some Maths activities about shape.

http://www.ictgames.com/Y1shape.html

http://www.ictgames.com/Y2shape.html

We will be describing shapes using words like corners, faces, straight sides, curved edges.

We belong to God's family and Holy Souls School. 
Together we follow Jesus on our journey of faith. 
Our Mission is-

Holy Souls School welcomes you.

Holy Souls School is a place where we can pray together.

Holy Souls School is a place where we care.

Holy Souls School is a place of learning.

Holy Souls School is a place where everyone is important.

This term we will be learning all about our bodies and how to keep healthy.

We will be talking about healthy choices at snack and dinner time. During the year we will taste lots of different fruits , salads and vegetables. 

Next week at school you will be making a skeleton and finding out about the bones in your body.

Do you know the names of some of the bones?

Next week we will be counting and sequencing numbers.

Have a go with these number games.

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/teddy-numbers

http://www.ictgames.com/funkymum.html

A New Year

We hope you are all having a lovely holiday and look forward to seeing you all on Monday 7th September at 8.40am.

Welcome to Year 1.

We hope you have had a wonderful summer and we are looking forward to working and learning with you this year.

We will be learning about Holy Souls School Mission Statement. 

What can you do to be a follower of Jesus? 

How can you help others?

Thank you for all your good wishes, gifts and cards. We have enjoyed a special year with all the children.
We hope you have a super summer holiday. 
We look forward to seeing you all on

Monday 7th September at 8:40am.

Please remember to bring your reading folder, PE kit and your lovely smiles.

The Year One Staff xx

In RE we will be learning about St Peter and St Paul.

They were both called to follow Jesus in different ways.

What was St Paul called before he was called?

We celebrate their feast day on June 29th.

In Year One we are improving our Maths skills every day.

Have a go with all these fun games!

http://www.ictgames.com/funkymum20.html

http://www.ictgames.com/dragonmap.html

http://www.ictgames.com/rhoodbeyond10.html

http://www.ictgames.com/hickory4.html

In RE we will be thinking about the life of Jesus and his followers.

Jesus called many to follow him.

How did they feel?

Maths Challenge

This week we are doubling and halving numbers.

Can you write all the doubles to 10?

Can you halve these numbers 20, 16, 12, 8 and 4?

Don't forget to bring  your answers to school and win a sticker!!

Sunny weather

As the weather is improving please make sure that suncream is applied before school, you have a hat or cap to protect your head and bring a refillable bottle for water.

This week we will be reading and writing using the 
story Olly the octopus.

Where does Olly live?

Can you describe under the sea?

What could you do if you had 8 arms?

Let us know through the Blog or at school next week.

We will be praying for the children in Year 6 who will be making their Confirmation on Monday and Tuesday evening next week. 
We welcome Bishop Robert Byrne to our school and parish.

We are learning about plants.

Use the link below to learn more.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/growing_plants.shtml

Next Week

In numeracy we have been doubling and halving numbers. 

Help Robin Hood with his doubles!!

http://www.ictgames.com/robindoubles.html

We will be working on our number bonds to 10 and 20.

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberbond.html

In RE we will be learning about being a 

Follower of Jesus. 
Who did Jesus call to follow him? 
What was their Mission?

Have fun with these phonics blending games!

http://www.ictgames.com/blendingDragon/index.html

http://www.ictgames.com/rhymingRockets.html

On Sunday we will Celebrate Pentecost.

What did Jesus promise  to send on the Ascension?

What colour will Fr David and Fr Craig wear at Mass?

Congratulations to all the children who received their 

First Holy Communion. 

Year One have been praying for all of you.

On Friday we will be thinking about Mary and her role in the life of Jesus. We will begin our day with a special assembly about Mary and will take part in lots of activities about Mary and visit The Lady Chapel in church. May is a special month devoted to Our Lady. 

DOUBLES!

In Maths we  will be learning how to double.

Double 2 is

2+2

Have a go at this doubles game.

http://www.ictgames.com/robindoubles.swf

Next  Tuesday 12th May we will be going on our school trip to Cannock Toy Museum.

We will be finding out about toys and games from the past.

We will  be learning  to dance like a toy.

We will be making toys.

Can you think of a question you could ask the staff?

We will also watch a real Punch and Judy show!!

In RE we will be learning about the Ascension.

Jesus was taken up to heaven but promised to send something very special to help us.