Week Commencing: 12.05.25

This week in Cl R/1 we have been looking at our new English topic book 'Little People Big Dreams: Neil Armstrong', the children have thoroughly enjoyed reading all about his life story. It has inspired them to talk about their dreams and aspirations for the future. I am now looking forward to next week's creative writing lessons! We have been looking at the different animal groups, the children were fascinated when they found out that we are mammals! We had a lovely art lesson this week, drawing a real-life bunch of flowers. We have been working on our over and under arm throwing in PE, we have enjoyed working in different groups and completing a range of challenges. I am looking forward to our final week in Summer 1 and also completing my first half-term at St Joseph’s!  Miss McEvoy

Week Commencing: 06.05.25

Our third week back at school has been super busy in Class R/1! The children have been working really hard on their writing, developing their skills even further. Year 1 have planned and written their own ending to the story we have been studying in English and I have seen an extremely creative side to the children! Reception have been working hard on their sentence structure and formation. This week we have been learning about VE day, celebrating the day with a whole school picnic. The children have been interested in their science topic this week– what is an animal? We also got messy with paint, creating prints with foam stamps!  Miss McEvoy

Week Commencing: 28.04.25

Another wonderful, busy and creative week in Class R/1. All of the children have been working incredibly hard throughout our lessons, especially in phonics and writing. We have been focusing on the sounds we have learnt this year, expanding on our writing and grammar. We were great detectives in art, finding rubbings and textures to print into our books! We have been super sporty outside, practising riding bikes, playing cricket, going out into Forest School on Thursday and in our PE lessons. We have been lucky with such wonderful weather to be able to take our learning outside! The children have been extremely interested in learning all about space and the solar system. I am looking forward to another amazing week in class!  Miss McEvoy 

Week Commencing: 22.04.25

Wow! What an amazing first week at St Joseph’s. It has been so lovely to get to know the children in Cl R/1 and their parents, thank you for making me feel so welcome. We have had such a busy week in and out of class. Both year groups have thoroughly enjoyed learning outdoors with Stanley Grange. Reception have been super sporty this week on the balance bikes, learning how to be safe and ride their bike. We have started our new units in science, history and art! Looking at space, animals including humans and making print using our hands. The children have worked so hard this week, especially with the change of teacher and the first week back! I am looking forward to the rest of my time in Class R/1, we have so many exciting things planned. Miss McEvoy