Yesterday in Computing our aim was to understand what an event is. We then had to use an event to control an object.
An event, is an occurrence that causes a block of code to be run. The event could be the result of user action such as the user pressing a key or clicking the screen. In 2Code, the event commands are used to create blocks of code that are run when events happen.
The Year One assembly will start at 3pm this Friday. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
The Year One Team
Hello Year One Families
We have had a most fantastic trip to Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical gardens today. The children were able to put all of their science learning about plants into action. They became tree detectives spotting deciduous and evergreen trees on our walk round. They also kept a look out for wildflowers and garden plants. We were extremely lucky with the weather too. Take a look at some of the highlights from today:
We are very excited about our trip to Abbotsbury Gardens tomorrow. As stated in the letter please make sure your child is wearing a school top (polo/cardigan/jumper) and suitable bottoms (joggers/shorts/leggings). Shoes should be durable trainers or wellies. It looks like that most of the rain has fallen today so it may be wet under foot tomorrow but hopefully rain free!
We will be putting our science knowledge to the test as we walk round the gardens.
The Year One Team
Hello Year One Families
We have had another busy week here in Y1.
Forest School was absolutely fantastic today. The children had a great time pond dipping with Mrs Surtees. You would not believe how many newts are in the pond! The children also made seed bombs with Ms Dainton too.
In maths we are working really hard to recite numbers in 2s, 5s and 10s. Keep practicing at home!
The children are really enjoying learning about the history of the school. This week they made a timeline of events. We are looking forward to welcoming some special visitors in a couple of weeks time.
Hello Year One
Lots of learning has been going on over the last week. Here is a snapshot of what has been happening.
In maths, we are learning to count in 2s, 5s and 10s. This is something you can practice at home too.
In English, we have a new story called Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. The children are learning to write adjectives and adverbs in their writing this half term. Their writing goes from strength to strength.
Last week, we took part in a whole school science investigation. The children became scientists and used bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to create a reaction. It was great fun!
Parent Information Session tomorrow from 9am
Rocket Club:
Those children that have had invitations for Rocket Club, these start tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd April) for 5 weeks. I think there may have had a mix up with the invites!
The Year One Team
In today's Year One coding lesson, we embarked on an exciting journey into the world of programming. With eager minds and a sense of adventure, our young learners delved into the basics of giving instructions and problem-solving through a fun and interactive activity.
At the heart of our lesson was a simple yet engaging scenario: two children playing the roles of a programmer and a robot. The task? To direct the robot safely from one point to another within our learning environment. But here's the catch – the programmer had to ensure that the robot didn't crash into any objects along the way!
As the activity unfolded, we witnessed the creativity and problem-solving skills of our young learners shine through. With each iteration, the children experimented with different routes, adjusted their instructions and learned from any mishaps along the way.
What made this activity truly special was the opportunity for hands-on learning and collaboration. The children worked together, brainstorming ideas, and communicating effectively to achieve their common goal. Whether it was navigating around desks, chairs, or other classroom objects, each successful manoeuvre brought a sense of accomplishment and excitement.
Through this activity, our Year One children not only gained a basic understanding of coding concepts but also honed essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. By experiencing firsthand the process of giving instructions and solving problems, they laid a solid foundation for future exploration and learning in the field of technology.
As we wrapped up our coding adventure for the day, the smiles on the children's faces spoke volumes. They had not only had fun but had also taken their first steps into the fascinating world of coding.
And who knows? Perhaps one day, some of them will be the brilliant minds behind the next big innovation in technology.
Stay tuned for more exciting coding adventures as we continue to explore the wonderful world of programming together!
