Category: Year 1
Life cycles – caterpillar to butterfly.
Taking care of our baby chicks – being little farmers and seeing the entire process from incubation to life. What a wonderful experience!
Decorating the school ready for the National Urdd
Making Easter nests
Easter egg hunt – thank you to the high school for putting on a little treat for us. We worked on following instructions, moving in different ways and having a bit of fun! Happy Easter everyone.
The little red hen – making bread!
Reading appreciation and world book day.
Weighing and measuring.
St. David’s Day celebrations
Big maths – looking at numeral formation, counting sets and addition, pattern work, shape and direction.
Coding and map work
Testing our aeroplane creations. How far can we throw them?
Engaging in guided reading activities
Blending tasks, jigsaws and puzzles, sentence building and letter formation
A big thank you
Thank you to everyone who kindly donated items to our collection for Llanidloes pantri. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd dda.
Y1 Windrush Diversity Workshop
Today we have been learning about how to be kind to each other and treat everyone with respect.
Exploring the Forest
Today we have being exploring the forest, using magnifying glasses. We have also made shelters for the animals and being on ‘Senses Hunt’ around the forest.
Gemau Buarth/ Yard Games
Gemau Buarth/ Yard Games
Road Safety
Today we have been learning about road safety so that they have the skills and knowledge to manage everyday life as independently as they can (Healthy).
Hand Washing
We have been learning how to wash our hands.
Musical Monday
We listened to a live concert this morning. We have been learning how to beat box.
Music Workshop
Today we had a music workshop. We learnt about the beat of the music. What great fun!
Investigating and exploring
Yoga and mindfulness
Problem solving and physical challenge
Getting stuck in!
Expressive arts – a beautiful performance by the string quartet.
Bryn y Fan
Year 1 Cinema trip
Today the children went on the bus to Caersws train station where they caught the train to Newtown. We had the privilege of having 2 British Transport Police and a Trains for Wales School Liaison Officer join us. We then walked to the Regent Cinema Newtown where we watched a film with popcorn and a… Read more »
British Army Music
This morning we had a wonderful, inspirational performance from the British Army. They also were teaching us about rhythm, pitch, scales and tempo.
Pick and Mix Homework – Spring 2023
Coronation
Today we have been on a coronation parade around Llanidloes wearing our beautiful crowns and waving our banners. We had a special lunch and a talent show in the hall. We also made some delicious muffins to celebrate the occasion.
Road Safety – STOP LOOK LISTEN!
Today we talked about road safety, how do we cross the road in a safe way. We have talked about the different crossings that are available. We discussed reflective clothing and it’s importance. We also talked about car safety, ensuring everyone is wearing a seatbelt and has a booster seat. A very good discussion was… Read more »
Eisteddfod Ysgol
Gini Wade the artist
Year 1 have been learning about the folk tale Cantre’r Gwaelod. Gini Wade a local artist from Llanidloes was an illustrater for one of the Cantre’r Gwaelod books. We were delighted to have her join us in class to share her skills. Thank you, Gini, for a fantastic morning learning all about artwork.
Busy
Out and About
Cooking
Courgette Muffins and tomato salsa
World Book Day
Today we celebrated World Book day. The children had a fun buddy reading session with the older children.
Dydd Gwyl Dewi
Heddiw rydym wedi cael gwasanaeth bendigedig drwy wrando ar y delyn yn cael ei chwarae. Rydym wedi bod yn Maes y Wennol yn canu hwiangerddi a chaneuon Cymraeg. Mi wnaethom rhoi cenhinen bedr i bob aelod yn Maes y Wennol. Cawsom y cyfle i flasu Bara Brith yn y dosbarth drwy wrando ar ganeuon Cymraeg.
Visit from the Vet!
What a fantastic opportunity to hear from a number of different people about what they do for a job and how they made it into their chosen career. Here are some pictures from our local vet talk. The children were engaged and inspired!
Job swap day at the end of last half term was a massive success. Everyone enjoyed taking on a new role as part of Career promotion week! Da iawn all
Milltir Mr Urdd
Today we walked 1 mile to raise money for the National Urdd Eisteddfod that will be held here in Montgomeryshire in 2024. Mr Urdd came to help and support us. What a fantastic way to start the day.
Dydd Miwsig Cymru
Today we had a fantastic afternoon having a Welsh silent disco. We listened to many amazing Welsh artists and bands such as Dafydd Iwan, Candelas, Cyw, Yws Gwynedd, Bwncath and many more.
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
We have been learning about an old Welsh tradition. We had fun making a Perllan and going around classes singing the ‘Blwyddyn Newydd Dda song’ with the Fari Lwyd.
Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen
It’s Santes Dwynwen day on January 25th . We have been busy making love spoons, cards and drawing roses. Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen hapus i bawb.
Snow Day
What FUN we had in the snow! We made snow people, snow angels, we wrote our names in the snow, and even started a snow house. It was a great day.
