28 November 2025

No star this week - school trip

21 November 2025

Malee-Rose: has blown us away with her confidence and enthusiasm for writing in English. She comes prepared with her sound mats and uses them effectively to support her phonics. When given a choice between two phonemes that make the same sound, she can independently select the correct one, drawing on her understanding of where that sound appears in a word.  She is also remembering to use capital letters and full stops, often without any reminders. This week, she has really showcased her growing writing skills, and we are so pleased with the progress she has made. Well done, Malee!

Frederick: Frederick was engaged on the school trip to the Welbeck Estate from start to finish. He was very inquisitive, asking lots of questions and eager to discover more at every stage of the day. He was especially excited when we were introduced to a calf called Sydney, and he showed great enthusiasm while asking questions and having a go at milking the educational model cow. He also loved getting a closer look at the tractors and the combine harvester. When we met Farmer Steve, Frederick was fascinated by the wide range of vegetables on display. He examined them carefully, looking closely, touching them, and making detailed observations, and he confidently talked about his favourite vegetables. We were so impressed by his curiosity and delighted to see just how much he enjoyed the experience.

14 November 2025

No star this week due to the school trip.

07 November 2025

Wilf: This week, Class 1 have started a new unit of writing in English, using Talk for Writing, to retell the story of ‘The Queen's Hat’ by Steve Antony. To gain a better understanding of the story, the children came up with questions to ask the Queen about her journey through London. They came up with a variety of question starters, and quickly recognised that questions need to end with a question mark. Wilf came up with some brilliant questions, asking 'Why did you go out in the wind?' and 'How did you feel when your hat blew away?' He was quick to spot when others had forgotten their question marks. We were very proud of what he produced and his understanding of questions. 

Zachary: On Tuesday, Class 1 learnt all about the Gunpowder Plot, finding out why we have Bonfire night. Zachary showed great enthusiasm for the whole day. He was keen to share what he already knew, and was able to remember facts about the Gunpowder Plot as we learnt them. He used his knowledge to write about the Gunpowder Plot, and he shared his own fact with his group, that Guy Fawkes provided the guards with the wrong name when they found him. He was keen to make firework pictures and an edible sparkler at the end of the day.

17 October 2025

Beau: he has continued to impress us week after week. He takes great joy in making marks and expressing himself through a wide variety of materials — from chalk and pens to paint and pastels. He loves to experiment and isn’t afraid to try new things, using whatever surface he can find to create his artwork, whether it’s the playground, whiteboards, or paper. It has been wonderful to watch his confidence grow as his marks have become more purposeful and detailed over time. We are so proud of the progress he has made and can't wait to see what is next!

Grace: embraces all aspects of her learning. She takes it beyond just the lesson. This week, Class 1 have been learning all about part whole models in Maths, and although a tricky concept at first, we have seen some brilliant progress from the class. However, Grace took it one step further. She spent her busy time making her own part whole models and find different ways to make a number. She spent time drawing her part whole models and drawing counters to find number bonds. Maths isn't the only time we have seen her do this, there are many other examples too, such as in Art where she chooses to make her own spiral marks, or in geography where she chooses to make her own maps. She is always willing to go that one step further and extend her learning. Well done Grace!

10 October 2025

Azra: Wow! This star has blown us away with her Maths learning this week! She has shown a fantastic attitude — always ready to learn, eager to take part in discussions, and keen to show what she knows. We have been especially impressed with her growing confidence in using inequality symbols to compare numbers. She can now clearly explain when a number is greater than, less than, or equal to another, and she’s able to use the correct symbols with accuracy and understanding. It has been wonderful to see her applying this knowledge in different activities and explaining her thinking so clearly to others.

Milo: We definitely have a future gymnast on our hands! Milo has truly shone in gymnastics this week, catching Emma’s attention time and time again with his focus, determination, and impressive skills. From the very start of the lesson, he gave 100% effort, showing real enthusiasm for every challenge that came his way. There were some tricky tasks this week, including front supports, tuck jumps, half spins, and straddle bunny hops — and Milo rose to every single one of them. He showed brilliant control, balance, and coordination, all while maintaining a fantastic attitude. His hard work and perseverance really paid off, and his progress throughout the session was wonderful to see.

03 October 2025

Belle: is a shining example of someone who listens well and shows a fantastic attitude towards her learning. She tries her best in all she does, taking on her new learning and applying it carefully in her work. She has been especially impressive in science, where she has been impressing with the way she uses scientific vocabulary when describing materials. She can talk about materials that are transparent or opaque, and she can find multiple properties for one material. She has shown real determination in everything she does, and she should be proud of her effort and progress this week.

Harry: is someone that all the staff in Class 1 agreed on straight away. He is such a wonderful role model to everyone in our class and sets a brilliant example each day. He always works hard and puts so much effort into everything he does. Not only that, but he is kind, caring, and always ready to help others. We know we can rely on him, whether it’s supporting a friend with their learning, lending a hand when someone is stuck, or helping to tidy up the classroom. We are very proud of him!

26 September 2025

Ki Ki - has really impressed all the staff in Class 1 this week, with her hard-working attitude and willingness to do well. She has shown a real interest in her English this week, learning how to use adjectives to describe, and used this to write a Wanted poster for Robin Hood. She used sound mats to help her when spelling and used our common exception word wall to help her with those spellings. She thought carefully about her presentation, and we are so proud of what she has achieved!

Jack - could be chosen every week for his enthusiasm for learning. He is always eager to explore new ideas and asks thoughtful questions to deepen his understanding. He regularly takes what he has learnt during carpet sessions into continuous provision, where he works on activities independently. This week, he has really impressed us. He created his own wanted poster for a character he imagined and practised his mark making by drawing spirals and snails, inspired by his recent art learning. We are so proud of his independence and creativity!

19 September 2025

Freya - For her incredible work in Science! This week, we explored different objects and investigated what materials they were made from. She was an absolute whizz at this—perhaps we have a future scientist on our hands! Not only was she able to identify whether something was made of wood, plastic, glass, metal, or fabric, but she also showed great confidence in sorting and grouping objects based on their materials. She has even started to think carefully about the properties of materials, noticing whether they were hard, soft, smooth, rough, shiny, or dull. Her curiosity and careful observations made her stand out, and it was wonderful to see her enthusiasm shining through in Science.

Lilly H - For her kind and welcoming nature! This week, Lilly has been such a supportive friend, always making sure that no one is left out. She is often seen inviting others to join her games and activities, showing a wonderful sense of care. Lilly has especially loved our teacher role-play area, where she shines as she encourages and includes everyone around her. She is quick to spot when someone wants to join in but feels unsure, and she helps by modelling and showing them how. She speaks to her friends in such a kind and gentle way, making them feel comfortable and confident, and she is always encouraging others to try their very best. 

12 September 2025

Iasmin - for being a good, responsible friend to others in her class this week. She took responsibility to help others when they were upset, she was kind and helpful; and she provides them with comfort and tries her best to make them feel happy again. We have seen her do this time and time again with friends this week, and she is setting a wonderful example as to how to be a great friend.

Freddie - has shown great responsibility in his writing. He has been a sentence detective, making sure he uses capital letters and full stops in his sentence, and spotting mistakes in Miss DeCouto's sentences, correcting her capital letters and full stops. He made his work clear and easy to read. He has listened carefully in class, and has been working hard on his formation of capital letters. He knows that a big part of Class 1, is making sure we use capital letters and full stops appropriately, and he has done exactly that this week.