Loxdale Primary School

Today, Year 1 Ash had a fantastic time celebrating National Numeracy Day! 🔢✨ We explored numbers through fun activities, with a special focus on doubles! The children enjoyed spotting and making doubles, using practical resources, games, and quick challenges to help them see patterns (double 2 is 4, double 5 is 10, and so on!). We loved spotting patterns and building confidence in maths—well done everyone! 👏

Year 1 Ash had an exciting computer programming day with Mr Ashton, exploring coding using Scratch 🐱The children did a fantastic job creating their own sequences, learning how to give clear instructions and bring their ideas to life on screen. We’re so proud of their creativity, focus, and growing confidence with technology — brilliant work, Year 1! 👏🌟

A huge well done to all the children in Year 1 Ash who took part in our Easter Egg Decorating Competition! 🐣🎨✨🏆 A special congratulations to our prize winners 🏆 You all did a fantastic job and truly impressed us with your designs!

Yesterday, Year 1 Ash had a fantastic art lesson inspired by the vibrant and imaginative work of designer Clarice Cliff and her famous Bizarre Ware! 🟠🔵🌈 The children explored Cliff’s bold patterns, bright colours, and quirky shapes before creating their own wonderfully “bizarre” designs. From swirling landscapes to eye-catching geometric patterns, their creativity absolutely shone! 🎨💡

This week, Year 1 Ash have been superstars exploring how to look after our minds and how to stay safe online 💛💻 ✨ We talked about what makes our Mental Jars feel full ✨ We created our own Mind Ponds ✨ We also celebrated how humans are all wonderfully different , and how we can use our voices to ask for help, share ideas, and show kindness — even when we’re talking to voice assistants ! ✨ And of course, we learned the importance of being safe online and knowing what to do

Yesterday, Year 1 Ash had an absolutely magical Christmas party!The children enjoyed a festive afternoon filled with tasty snacks, lots of dancing at our Christmas disco, and a very special visit from Santa himself! 🎁🎉 Smiles, laughter, and Christmas cheer all around ❤️

This week in PSHE, our Year 1 Ash learners have been exploring ways to look after their minds and bodies! 🧠💪 ✨ What we’ve learned: ✅ Why sleep is so important for feeling happy and healthy ✅ How to calm ourselves when we feel worried ✅ Simple muscle relaxation techniques ✅ The amazing benefits of laughter for our wellbeing We’ve had lots of fun practising these skills together – and there were plenty of giggles along the way! 😄 💬 Ask your child to show you their favourite

Today was all about Christmas Jumper Day – and wow, did Year 1 Ash bring the sparkle! From jingling bells to cheeky elves, our jumpers were brighter than the Christmas lights. 🌟 After showing off our festive fashion, we sat down for a Christmas lunch feast – turkey, roasties, and even sprouts (yes, some brave little elves gave them a try! 🥦). The classroom was filled with laughter, full tummies, and plenty of cheer. What a magical way to kick off December! 🎄💫

A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents who joined Year 1 Ash for our Christmas Sing-Along! 🎄✨ Your support means the world, and we hope you’re as proud of the children as we are. They sang their hearts out and truly made it magical! ❤️

This morning, our little tour guides took us on a whistle-stop journey through the capital, sharing amazing facts about famous landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower Bridge. What a brilliant way to bring learning to life! 🌟

In Year 1 Ash this week, we have been busy celebrating Diwali. We carefully planned and created Diya lamps using salt dough, learned the story of Rama and Sita, and even taste-tested samosas. Ask us questions about what we’ve been up to this week!

Year 1 Ash won the attendance clash last week, which means we got the chance to go to the vending machine! Our special treat for the day is a mini disco - a great way to finish off the week in Ash Class.

Listen to the Harvest Song by Year 1

This week in Year 1 Ash we have been looking at the artist Bridget Riley. She's an artist who uses various types of lines to create her...