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

Hot day again tomorrow

Hi everyone!

It it going to be a very hot day again tomorrow. We have sent children home with their PE kits today and we encourage them to wear these into school tomorrow. If children are wearing their own clothes please make sure these are lightweight and appropriate for the weather and school day.

Most children had a hat and drink in school today, but please make sure they have these tomorrow. Also, please apply sun cream before school. If this needs to be reapplied please send in suncream that is named. Children will need to apply this themselves, but we will remind them of this throughout the day. 

We will be encouraging lots of drink breaks and will ensure children are in the shade if possible.

One last thing, please can all children come into school with their reading records. We haven't had a week yet where we have had all of them.

See you in the morning!

Miss White and the amazing Year 1 team

An Amazing Day Out – A School Trip to Remember!

 An Amazing Day Out – A School Trip to Remember!

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our school trip! From start to finish, the day was filled with discovery, laughter, and a real sense of adventure.

All children represented the school brilliantly – showing kindness, curiosity, and excellent behaviour throughout the entire day. It was heartening to see them engage so well with everything around them.

One of the highlights was exploring the wide variety of flowers and trees. The children loved spotting different colours, shapes, and textures as we wandered through the beautiful grounds. The Japanese Garden was a particular favourite – its peaceful paths, tranquil water features, and elegant landscaping left everyone in awe.

Despite the warm weather, the children coped wonderfully with the heat, staying cheerful and hydrated all day long.

And of course, no trip would be complete without a little time to play – and the play parks were definitely the best bit! With climbing frames, slides, and space to run freely, the joy on their faces was unforgettable.

All in all, it was a truly memorable day. 

Trip tomorrow - Year 1

Just a quick reminder that our trip is happening tomorrow! We’re all really looking forward to a fun and exciting day out.

Here’s what your child will need to bring:

✅ Packed lunch

✅ Healthy snack

✅ Water bottle

✅ Sun cream (applied before school if possible)

✅ Sun hat

✅ Weather-appropriate clothing 

✅ Comfortable footwear for walking (trainers or similar)

✅ School top – please make sure they’re still wearing a school jumper or T-shirt so we can easily identify everyone.

We’ll be out for most of the day, so please make sure everything is clearly labelled and packed in a small backpack your child can carry themselves.

Let’s hope the sun keeps shining – it’s going to be a great day!

Any questions, please email!

The Year 1 Team