Year 1 Summer 2026

Year 1 have been investigating shells this week. We learned about molluscs and why they need a shell to protect them. We used our senses to look, feel and even listen to some of the shells then we sketched them very carefully!

Year 1 have been exploring beach landscapes inspired by a range of artists. They discovered how artists use the background, middle ground and foreground to create realistic and eye-catching scenes. Using folding and cutting techniques we made our own layered landscapes!

Year 1 had a fantastic time on our lighthouse trip. It was so exciting to climb all the way to the top of the lighthouse and investigate the rockpools to find lots of different creatures! We loved dressing up as old-fashioned lighthouse keepers and we even had time to create some fabulous sand art. It was such a brilliant experience and the grown-ups we met were very impressed with our polite behaviour and excellent knowledge about the coast

Year 1 loved the start of our topic about local hero, Grace Darling! We made some amazing props so that we could tell the story then we acted it out with our friends.

Year 1 loved the start of our topic about local hero, Grace Darling! We made some amazing props so that we could tell the story then we acted it out with our friends.