Year 1 RE

This term in RE, we discussed what it means to belong to a community. We explored artefacts and read books about a different of religions.

 

Sycamore perform the Ramayana.

 

Today, we revisited the story of Rama and Sita. The story is a celebration of how good triumphs and is remembered by Hindus every year during Diwali. Today, we worked in groups to re-tell the story through dance.

Reception- Let's Go Fly a Kite

Whilst learning the letter/sound 'k', the children in Pear Tree made their own kites. They took them outside to watch them fly as they ran around the playground. Some children tested how long they could make their kite before it struggled to fly. 

Year 4 - Black History Month Assembly - Mary Seacole

During our Year 4 assembly this week, we learnt about Mary Seacole, a brave nurse who cared for soldiers during the Crimean War. Born in Jamaica, she used her own money to travel to the front and opened the British Hotel to provide warm meals, rest, and comfort. Despite facing racism and not always being recognised, her courage and generosity helped many people and left a lasting legacy. Our assembly celebrated Black History Month by highlighting kindness, resilience, and standing up for others, encouraging children to help those in need in their own communities.

Year 1 Outdoor PE

 We have been focussing on working together as a team in our Year 1 outdoor PE lessons. We have enjoyed supporting each other to collect as many possible points for our teams by collecting bean bags against the clock. We also worked hard to pass the hula hoop between each team member without breaking the chain. A tricky team challenge indeed!

Year 1 Personal Development

This half term we have been focussing on different aspects of  'Being Me In My World'. In our classes, we have been using circle time to talk about the environment we learn best in, the places we feel most safe and moments we have been proud of. We have enjoyed using 'Jigsaw Jerry' as way of showing when it's our turn to talk and when it's time to listen. We have recorded our learning using mind-maps and reminded ourselves of our Jigsaw charter so that we can best work together to listen and share ideas. 

Year 1 Visit Plumstead Library

 This half term, we had the exciting opportunity to visit Plumstead Library! Each Year 1 class spent an hour at the dedicated children’s library and heard a story read by one of our local librarians. It was brilliant to have the chance to look at all of the bright and captivating books that are on offer to us at our local community resource – there are even books in different world languages, just for children! Every child has received a Plumstead library membership application form. Why not start using yours and head down to the library this half term?