Wonderful 1
One-derful Class Chronicles
Term 2 Week 6 2026 - Friday 29th May
What have we been up to?
Over the past fortnight, students explored non-fiction information reports and began creating their own. They used the structures and language features we learnt to organise facts clearly for the reader. Students focused on including headings, topic-specific vocabulary, and grouping information into sections. They also practised adding interesting facts and details to make their reports engaging and informative.
In Maths, students began our measurement unit. They explored length, mass, and capacity through a range of hands-on activities. Students learnt to compare, order, and measure objects using both informal and formal units. They also practised describing and explaining their thinking using mathematical language as they investigated measurement in everyday contexts.
In Science, students began a unit on materials and chemical reactions. They explored different materials and investigated how they can change when mixed, heated, or combined. Through a variety of hands-on experiments, students observed and recorded different reactions. They shared their findings using drawings, simple explanations, and scientific language.
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Wild Action Incursion!
What is coming up?
Phonics
These are what we will be focussing on each week in our phonics lessons.
Week | Code | Examples |
Week 1 & 2 | ai & ay | rain, train, play, day, may, pay, paid, raid |
Week 3 & 4 | ea & ee | sea, leaf, tree, feet, beach, each, see, fee |
Week 5 | igh | night, light, high |
Week 6 | ough & igh | though, through, night |
Week 7 | oa & oe | boat, road, toe |
Week 8 | ar | car, star, park |
Week 9 & 10 | or, aw & au | for, draw, author, pause, corn, saw, sauce |
Reading & WritingOver the next fortnight, students will continue exploring non-fiction information reports and begin creating their own fact files as part of their assessment. They will use the structures and language features we have learnt to organise facts clearly for the reader. Students will focus on including headings, topic-specific vocabulary, and grouping information into sections. They will also practise adding interesting facts and details to make their writing engaging and informative.
Maths
Over the next fortnight, students will continue and complete our addition and subtraction unit. They will use a range of strategies and concrete materials, including ten frames, number lines, and counters, to solve addition and subtraction problems. Students will practise explaining their thinking and selecting efficient strategies to support their understanding of number concepts.
Science
In Science, we will be beginning a unit on materials and chemical reactions. Students will explore different materials and investigate how they can change when mixed, heated, or combined. Through a variety of hands-on experiments, students will observe and record different reactions. They will share their findings using drawings, simple explanations, and scientific language.
Specialist Days
- Monday - Music, Art/Cultural Studies, Leader in Me, PE
- Wednesday- AUSLAN/Hellth (Mr Earl)
- Thursday - Library