Our Computing Adventure Walk

Today in Computing, Year One went on a special Computing Adventure Walk around our school! We wanted to find out more about how computers are used every day in different places around school.

We visited the School Office and met Mrs Mitten and Mr Bascombe, who showed us the computers they use. Year One were amazed to see that Mrs Mitten (and Miss Lewis) each have two screens to help them with their busy work!

On our walk we also discovered where the Internet comes into the school. We learnt that it arrives through a fibre optic cable, which travels through the building using switches and cabinets. We followed its journey all the way to the Staff Room and the Pre-School Centre!

The children were very excited to see how all the technology in our school is connected and how it helps us all stay connected.

We had a brilliant adventure full of questions and curiosity!

Well done Year One.

A great first day and news for the week ahead.

 Hi Year One families,

We had a lovely day on Friday, the children adapted to the new classroom and adults brilliantly.

We had a lovely time painting our Art aprons, these will travel through our journey at The Prince of Wales with us and we will add to them at the beginning of each year.

The children spent Friday exploring our new learning landscape we completed mini challenges, including copying the other half of a drawing and designing an ice cream. In the afternoon we worked together to make our class charter, the children have a fantastic understanding of choosing kindness.

We also met 'The Shush.' The Shush is a mysterious kind creature that lives under the carpet in Year One,  The Shush eats letters and sounds and you can feed The Shush by practicing letter formation on a whiteboard and send them to The Shush by cleaning your whiteboard on the carpet.  The children really enjoyed this fun activity!

Turning our attention to the week ahead, please ensure that PE kits are in school on Monday as we will be doing PE on Mondays. Forest school is on Wednesdays, please ensure that children bring wellies into school that are clearly named, these can be stored at school. Children will need to bring in clothes suitable for the elements as forest school takes place in all weathers.

On Tuesday at 9:00 we have our Parent information session, I am looking forward to discussing life in Year One with you.

Please do reach out if you have anything to discuss.

Ms Evans and the year one team. 

New beginnings! We are ready to welcome you to Year One

 Hi Year One Families,

We are so excited to welcome children into year one tomorrow morning. We have our first Parent Information session on Tuesday 9th September at 9:00 in the staff room where I can't wait to tell you all about life in Year one.

Tomorrow will be a settling in day, we have lots of lovely activities planned to help children settled into their new classroom. We will be spending lots of time exploring where things are and what fantastic things we can do together.

Please can you ensure that all jumpers, cardis and water bottles have a name on them. It is very difficult to keep track of 31 jumpers and water bottles.

Please can children bring wellies and PE kits by Monday, don't worry if you don't have these ready for tomorrow we won't be using them tomorrow.

We will be taking things at the children's pace over the next few weeks and will spends lots of time getting to know each other building our learning adventure. 

Please do see me on the door if you have anything you would like to discuss. 

Children can bring their own snack from home as long as it is a healthy snack and fruit will always be available.

Please ensure that book bags are brought into school everyday, book bag books will be sent on a Friday with a short optional home learning activity.

This blog will be updated at least once a week with all the upcoming information please do be sure to check it regularly.

We are really looking forward to getting started on our learning adventure together.

Ms Evans, Ms Dainton, Mrs C-C and Mr Long.

End of year treat - Year 1

 Hello everyone!

I know there have been lots of questions regarding our end of year treat and when this will be. As Year 1 have been the MOST AMAZING CHILDREN EVER, on Monday we will be having a pyjama, cuddly teddy, popcorn and film treat. 

Please can children bring in their pyjamas and a soft cuddly teddy. The adults will also be in their pyjamas with a soft cuddly teddy. We have said no toys for this day, but we would love to see their favourite cuddly teddy. Children do need to come into school in their school uniforms.

Please can a named bag be brought in this week if you haven't already. We have had a few in already, but still have lots of children without one.

Any questions about this, let us know!

Miss White, Ms Dainton, Mrs Hibberd, Mrs C-C and Aly

Kicking Off Inclusive Sports Fortnight in Style - Year 1

Kicking Off Inclusive Sports Fortnight in Style!

We’ve had an incredible start to our Inclusive Sports Fortnight, packed with excitement, energy, and inspiration!

We began the week with an unforgettable visit from Gladiator Steel, who kicked things off with a powerful message about determination, teamwork, and resilience. Meeting a real-life Gladiator was an amazing experience for everyone, setting the tone for what’s become a truly special fortnight.

Tuesday brought sunshine and school spirit to our Sports Day, where the whole playground came alive with races, team games, and inclusive sports that got everyone involved. The laughter and cheering made it a day to remember!

On Thursday, we shook things up with Alternative Sports Day – a chance to try new and exciting activities outside the traditional sports mix. It was all about finding something for everyone and celebrating the joy of movement in all its forms.

We finished the week with Railway Day, a fun and creative twist that kept our bodies moving and our imaginations rolling down the tracks!

But we’re only halfway through…

Next week is just as exciting – on Monday, we welcome Jamie Knight, a professional freestyle footballer, who will be showing off his incredible skills and inspiring pupils with his story and tricks. Then, on Friday, we’ll wrap up the fortnight with a high-energy Dance Day, bringing rhythm, expression, and joy to every corner of the school.

What a fortnight it’s turning out to be – full of movement, inclusion, and moments to remember!

Miss White, Mrs Bassett, Ms Dainton, Mrs Hibberd, Aly and Mrs C-C

Summer book drive - Year 1

  In Partnership with Howards Motor Group and A New Chapter Books

We’re excited to launch a very special #InspiredToLearn book-gifting opportunity for our school community!

Here’s how it works:

• Between Monday 9th June and Sunday 6th July 2025, you can purchase any book of your choice from A New Chapter’s online store - https://www.anewchapterbooks.com/shop 

• For every book purchased during this period, our generous sponsor Howards Motor Group will buy a second copy for our school library – doubling the impact!

• Your copy will go into your child’s classroom collection and the sponsored copy will go into the whole-school library for everyone to enjoy.

Howards Motor Group has pledged up to £2,000 to support this project, helping us bring even more diverse and inspiring reads into the hands of our children.

Important Notes: When you order, please write “TPOWS” in the notes section at checkout so the books can be matched to our school.

Postage costs may appear slightly higher than usual – unfortunately, we can’t remove the surplus, but please rest assured any excess postage will be used to purchase even more books for our children!

Let’s flood our school with amazing, diverse and inspiring reads – together!

I have added the books that the children liked the look of and the blurb below. If there are any books you think would be great for our library then please order them, this is just a guide:

Thank you in advance!

Miss White 

Year 1 - GLADIATORS READY!!

Hi everyone, we hope you have had a super weekend and enjoyed the sunshine! 

Tomorrow marks the start of our inclusive sports fortnight, and what a way to start this by welcome a real life gladiator into school!! Tomorrow we will be welcoming STEEL! If you have purchased a foam finger, please bring these in tomorrow (can these be named, so children don't lose them).

On Tuesday we have our KS1 sports day. This starts at 10:00 and families are welcome to watch. Please can children come into school wearing their PE kits, they can keep these on for the day. We will be finished at 11. Also, it's important children have sun hats, water bottles and sun cream on.

On Thursday we will be taking part in a range of different sporting activities. Please can we have PE kits back in for this.

See you tomorrow with your foam fingers at the ready!

Miss White, Mrs Bassett, Ms Dainton, Mrs Hibberd, Aly and Mrs C-C

Bikeathon day and last week in Year 1

 Hi everyone! We hope you have had a super weekend and managed to stay cool in the heat.

We have had another super week inand we can't believe how little time we have left in Year 1.

In Maths we started our topic of time and have been learning o'clock and half past. In English we have been planning a fact file about buildings that will continue next week. In Science we have been continuing to look at plants and have been labelling different leaves. 

We had a super trip to Kingston Lacy on Monday and children are still talking about how much fun they had.

There have been a few questions about the bikeathon. This will be taking place on Friday, so please ensure children have their bike in school on Friday.

On Tuesday we have class photos. Please make sure children are camera ready!

On Friday we are having a non-school uniform day in aid of the POWSA Summer fayre.

See you all in the morning!

Miss White, Ms Dainton, Mrs Hibberd, Aly, Mrs C-C and Mrs Bassett