Blackbird - Y1/2

Welcome to Blackbird!

We are a mixed Year 1&2 class.

Our teacher is Mrs Wellon and our teaching assistant is Mrs Hughes.

If you have any questions, you can email Mrs Wellon at FPSblackbird@PalladianAcademyTrust.com

Mrs Michelle Wellon, Key Stage 1 Leader & Blackbird Teacher

Mrs Clare Hughes, Teaching Assistant

Term 6

As we embark on another exciting term, there's a palpable buzz of enthusiasm in the air! In English, we’ll delve into the enchanting world of trees, exploring their magic and mystery, which is sure to inspire our imaginations. We’re also looking forward to our school trip to Westonbirt, where we can experience the beauty of trees up close. Over in Design and Technology, we’ll whip up some delightful dishes while honing our cooking and nutrition skills that everyone can enjoy. Sports Day is just around the corner, promising a day filled with fun, friendly competition, and school spirit—let's hope for sunny weather! In Art, prepare to get your hands dirty as we create fabulous clay tiles, a perfect way to express your creativity. Lastly, in Geography, we’ll ponder a fascinating question: Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold climate? This term is shaping up to be full of discovery, creativity, and adventure, and we can't wait to see what we all create together!

Term 5

As we kick off this new term, we are excited to dive into some engaging activities! In Design Technology, we'll be making our own pouches, the children will be developing their sewing skills! In English, we’ll explore "The Jolly Postman" and get hands-on with writing our own letters, the children have already been on a letter trail to help the postman after he lost all his letters! Maths will focus on multiplication, division, doubling and numbers to 20. In art the children will be showcasing their paintings in an art gallery on the 23rd of May, we all hope you will be able to come along and enjoy the children’s creativity. In Science, we’ll learn about looking after plants, nurturing our green thumb. In History, we’ll investigate the fascinating topic of monarchs – what a rich subject! Lastly, in RE, we’ll delve into the various ways people communicate with God. Here’s to a term filled with exploration and creativity!

Term 4 

This term, we're diving into the enchanting world of "The Boy Who Loved Maps." We’ve kicked things off with a fantastic Wow starter, where the children will create their very own treasure maps! This creative exploration will seamlessly lead to them recounting their adventurous journey to school. In geography, we’ll be learning about mapmaking from an aerial perspective, which ties in beautifully with our art sessions, where the children can use various media to depict their journey to school.  In math’s, Year 2 will be delving into the concepts of money and exploring multiplication with the 2-, 5-, and 10-times tables, while Year 1 will focus on addition and subtraction, including the all-important inverse. In PE, we'll be honing ball skills, particularly in sending and receiving. Finally, in DT, the children will embark on an exciting project to create their own fairground wheel, ensuring it meets a specific design brief while exploring moving parts like axles and wheels. It’s going to be an action-packed term filled with creativity and hands-on learning!

Term 3 

As we kick off a new term, excitement buzzes in the air! This week, we have dived into the wondrous world of Ada Twist, Scientist, sparking curiosity in our little learners. Our WOW starter, the explosive (maybe not that explosive) elephant toothpaste experiment, left the children amazed and eager to explore the science of changing materials. In History, we are going to take a fascinating trip back in time to discover what schools were like in the past, contrasting them with our modern classrooms. Creativity will flourish in Art as we experiment with painting and mixed media, incorporating collage techniques to express our ideas. During PE, we will find our inner calm with yoga, promoting mindfulness and flexibility. In Maths, we are tackling column addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, building confidence in our problem-solving skills by initially using base 10 manipulatives. It’s shaping up to be an inspiring term, and I can’t wait to see how our learning journey unfolds!

Term 2

Term 2 is going to be quite lively! We've hit the ground running and started practising our Nativity play, you need to be on your best behaviour as the Fleece Force are in town. In maths, we're exploring addition and subtraction, helping the students develop their number skills with fun activities. Our PE lessons have been all about ball games and invasion games, promoting teamwork and keeping everyone active. Additionally, in geography, we are exploring the fascinating topic of the weather in the UK, learning about different weather patterns and how they affect our daily lives. It's going to be a term of intrigue and discovery.  

Homework, spellings and knowledge organisers can be found in the document list at the bottom of this page.

Meet the Teacher

Early in week one parents were invited in to meet their child's class teacher. Please find the PowerPoint that we used to develop their understanding of a day in the life of a Key Stage 1 child in the document list below.

Homework, spellings and knowledge organisers can be found in the document list at the bottom of this page.