Welcome to Beech Class Years 1 & 2

Sowing the seeds...

"Children are well-prepared for key stage 1 because the school provides a range of aspirational activities for them to develop writing skills and a secure understanding of number." (Ofsted May 2024)

As our children step up to the KS1 curriculum, we gradually transition towards a more structured learning environment, although there is still plenty of emphasis on child-led learning and learning through play. KS1 children are taught by Mrs Hodges within a mixed class of Year 1 and Year 2 which allows staff to provide stretch for children within the KS1 curriculum alongside the opportunity for us to support those who need more time to consolidate their understanding. Beech Class is supported by Mrs Carr and Mrs Voyce.

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Autumn Term 2024-25

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KS1 Science : Living things 2022

We learnt about bulbs and seeds, plants and trees!

Christmas at Cranham!!!

Singing the book of condolences for the late Queen Elizabeth II

Our Christmas Nativity

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KS1 Science

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Octopus Shocktopus

This term we have read the story Octopus Shocktopus. We were excited to find that a real octopus came into class whilst we were out at play! We all looked at the octopus with care before Mrs Wilce dissected it for us to see how its body is formed. We have had a lot of fun finding out about octopuses and now feel like experts. We were also extremely lucky to interview Miss Scott from Oxford University; she told us some fascinating facts. As a result of our learning, we have completed information texts about Octopus. Watch this space...

Community Litter Picking

During one of our Outdoor Learning sessions this term, we went out to do our bit for our local community ahead of their weekend village Autumn tidy up. We collected 2 black bags of rubbish! Click here to see our photos.

World Book Day

On Thursday 2nd March we celebrated World Book Day. We had the choice whether to come to school in our Pyjamas, or to dress up as a well loved character from one of our books. Throughout the day we shared many favourite stories with friends, buddies, staff and visitors. In Beech class we also joined in with a live Zoom session with the BBC World Book Day team, with the author and illustrator of Dave the Pigeon.

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Trip to West Midland Safari Park

On Thursday 16th March, Beech Class visited the Safari park to enhance the learning in class. We were fortunate to have a 'hands-on session' during the visit, where we learnt about a range of interesting animals. We were even able to handle a hissing cockroach!