Our KS1 children have been busy learning all about Remembrance Day and the importance of the poppy. They created a beautiful video to share what they’ve learned — from honouring brave heroes to understanding why we wear poppies with pride.
As part of the expedition, Not all heroes wear capes, KS1 have been learning about the importance of Remembrance Day.
Today, Year 2 have started creating some beautiful poppy field inspired artwork using pastel and paint.
On Monday, 10th November, we are holding a KS1 ODD SOCKS Sponsored Walk!
The event will take place during the school day around the playground/field. We will be asking children to walk a mile with their friends!
All Children are welcome to wear odd socks (spotty, stripy, colourful socks etc).
All money raised will be split between our crew charity, ‘RSPCA’ and within our school community as part of KS1’s current expedition, ‘How will I be a Hero in my
Community?’
We are encouraging children to raise a small amount towards our fundraising projects as part of the sponsored walk. All children who raise money will receive a certificate.
Kind regards
KS1 Team
We have had fun celebrating Bonfire day/night this week whilst learning about safety. The children have watched a firework display, made edible sparklers for afternoon snack, drawing fireworks using different materials whilst exercising our gross and fine motor skills and lots of firework and sparkler crafting. Whilst doing these activities we have discussed different colour names and the sounds that fireworks make.
This week, our children have been diving into the delightful story of Elvis the Elf. As we’ve been reading, the focus has been on developing fluency — reading smoothly, with expression, and understanding the meaning behind the words.
Today, we took this a step further by introducing something special: the Storyteller Voice
The storyteller voice helps bring a story to life! It’s how readers use expression, tone, and pacing to make the story more engaging for the listener. For example, when Elvis feels excited or surprised, our voices might sound brighter or faster. When something mysterious happens, our voices might slow down and become softer.
By using their storyteller voices, children are not only making their reading more interesting to hear, but also deepening their understanding of the characters and events in the story. Thinking about how Elvis might sound, or why a moment feels happy, sad, or funny, helps them connect more deeply with the text.
You can support this at home by:
We’re so proud of how confidently the children are growing as expressive, thoughtful readers. Elvis the Elf has certainly helped us sprinkle a little storytelling magic into our reading this week!
This week, the children have continued looking at the legacy of Rosa Parks actions. They have considered how we can show compassion and respect within our communities. In our crew sessions we have looked at racism as part of the work on ‘Show Racism the Red Card’.
Today, the children with Awesome, Great or Good attendance have received their postcards. 12 children achieved 100% this half term.
Well done guys!
As part of our expedition How can I be a hero in my community?, KS1 will be completing a sponsored walk on Monday, 10th November 2025. This will also be odd socks day.
Please see the letter below for further details.
If anyone would like a sponsor form to support their fundraising, please ask a member of the KS1 team.
As we approach the end of a fantastic first half term, we would like to recognise some amazing attendance achievements across KS1!
Tomorrow, children who have achieved good, great or awesome attendance will receive their attendance postcard.
Our target for GREAT attendance is 97%
Year 1 – 93% Attendance
17 Children have AWESOME attendance (100%)
11 Children have GREAT attendance (98% and 97%)
1 Child has GOOD attendance (95%)
Year 2 – 96% Attendance
27 Children have AWESOME attendance (100%)
11 Children have GREAT attendance (98% and 97%)
1 Child has GOOD attendance (95%)
Thank you for your invaluable support in ensuring your child’s excellent school attendance.
