Year 1 English
In Year 1 the children have been practising new words by writing them in the sand and making them using magnetic letters.
Year 1 Chatter
12-09-2024
13-09-2024
Y1- Maths
In Maths this week, we have been learning to find one more. We used the 10s frame and linking cubes to represent what one more than our number would be.
18-09-2024
Prayer and Liturgy
This week Year 1 celebrated Prayer and Liturgy in our Spiritual Garden. We listened to the sounds in the world around us and thanked God for all that he created for us.
19-09-2024
Prayer and Liturgy with Year 1 and Year 2
Our Prayer and Liturgy this week reminded us that God will provide us with everything we need so we don’t need to worry. If we do have worries, like the bubbles, they will eventually disappear.
25-09-2024
Year 1 Maths
This week in Year 1 we have been comparing amounts using symbols. We used cubes to prove that our number sentences were correct.
26-09-2024
CAFOD Visit
On Monday 23rd CAFOD visited our school to tell us all about how their World Gifts scheme has developed and how Catholic Social Teaching principles remind us how to live together, supporting everyone.
30-09-2024
English – a mysterious morning
Today Year 1 discovered a mysterious object in the school hall. After some exploration we then found yellow footprints. Thankfully Mr Wilson caught it all on school camera. An alien has come into our school and landed it’s spaceship so we have decided to ask it some questions.
04-10-2024
PE in Y1
This week in PE, Y1 were focusing on their balancing skills and transferring from one leg to the other without falling.
04-10-2024
Y1 Computing
In our computing lesson this week, we were practising our mouse dragging skills. We created marks on the page and created our own pictures.
10-10-2024
Y1 Popping pirates PE
This week in PE, Y1 have been practicing their balancing skills. We worked in pairs to balance as many pieces of ‘treasure’ onto our pirate partner as we could. They then had to balance on one leg, trying to keep as many pirate ‘treasures’ in place as possible to gain the most points.
17-10-2024
Mixing Colours
This week Year 1 have been exploring colour in Art and Design. We mixed primary colours to make secondary colours.
28-10-2024
Learning about The Annunciation
Today Y1 heard the story of the Annunciation. Children enjoyed hearing the story from the Bible, the Golden Box and then retelling it themselves.
13-11-2024
Year 1 Making pinch pots
Year 1 have been making clay pinch pots and painting them in the style of Dale Chihuly. Their work reflects the Macchia series which Dale Chihuly created using over 300 colours.
29-11-2024
Elmer- All are welcome!
In PSHE, we have been learning about how to celebrate our differences like Elmer.
29-11-2024
3D Shapes
In Y1, we have been learning about 3D shapes. We have learnt their names and sorted them into different groups.
29-11-2024
Science- Animals
Today in Y1, we have been learning about animals diets. We have been sorting different animals into carnivores, herbivores and omnivores using a venn diagram.
12-12-2024
Year 1 RE
This week Y1 learnt about the angels visiting the shepherds on the hillside. We then made a host of angels to celebrate the words from The Gloria.
17-12-2024
Year 1 RE craft sale
Year 1 looked at how Christmas is celebrated in Poland. We made crafts and sold them to our families. To entice parents to our stalls we re-enacted the Christmas story. We raised £28 and bought Christmas World Gifts from CAFOD to bring love, joy, hope and peace to our global family this Christmas.
13-01-2025
14-01-2025
Candlemas
Year 1 have been learning about Candlemas when candles are brought to the church to be blessed. We lit a candle for everyone in Y1 today and thought about how God’s loves all of us.
20-01-2025
Y1 Coding
Today Year 1 were moving blocks to create code and make the sprite move North, South, East and West. We even explored using a repeater block.
23-01-2025
Nativity 2024
Memories to look back on. Our Key Stage 1 children worked so hard. We were so proud of them all.
03-02-2025
Y1 Candlemas Prayer & Liturgy
We celebrated Candlemas with a special Prayer and Liturgy. We invited our families in to celebrate with us and everyone was asked to think about how they can shine their light on others.
12-02-2025
CAFOD Club visit Year 1
Today CAFOD Club visited Year 1 and told them all about how they continue Jesus’ mission and help those most in need by donating to CAFOD World Gifts. They shared their reasons for what they had bought and inspired Year 1 to follow in their footsteps.
27-02-2025
Beebots- Y1 27.02.25
Our computing topic this half term is using the beebots. Today, we followed instructions of forwards, backwards, left and right. Then we input these directions into the beebots, giving them instructions for where we wanted them to go.
28-02-2025
06-03-2025
Y1 World Book Day
A wonderful day in Y1 celebrating World Book Day. We enjoyed talking about our favourite books and redesigning a new front cover for them.
12-03-2025
Y1 visit Martin Mere
Y1 had a fantastic day out at Martin Mere. We learnt all about the wetlands and the animals who live there. We made nests, learnt and copied bird sounds and hunted for mini beasts. We even visited the park. A wonderful day out for everyone!
13-03-2025
Prayer and Liturgy at Martin Mere
Y1 and Y2 were lucky enough to get the opportunity to celebrate Prayer and Liturgy at Martin Mere on our school trip. Whilst we were in quiet reflection, thanking God for our wonderful world, a flock of ducks flew over our heads and reminded us of all that God created!
20-03-2025
Y1 Big Lent Walk
For our Lent Walk this week, Y1 went on a Spring walk around the school grounds to observe the changes that occur when Spring arrives. We saw blue skies, new bulbs and even some birds nests. We talked to Mr Keen about the changes Spring brings and why he has covered up the vegetables and bulbs that have just been planted.
24-03-2025
Year 1 remember The Last Supper
Today we recreated the scene of The Last Supper using artwork to inspire us. Then we celebrated Prayer and Liturgy thinking about how God gave Jesus strength and courage to keep spreading the good news, even at difficult times. We prayed to God and asked for courage so we could continue to make the right choice, even if it is a difficult one,
28-03-2025
Mother’s Day 💕
A fabulous Prayer and Liturgy to celebrate all of the amazing ladies in our lives.
01-04-2025
Year 1 – RE – The Angel’s Message
Today we re-created the scene from The Resurrection and thought about how the women felt when the angels appeared and told them the Good News that Jesus had risen!
28-04-2025
Y1 Trip to the Museum of Wigan Life
Y1 had a wonderful trip to the Museum of Wigan Life today, learning all about coal mining in Wigan. We enjoyed different workshops where we dressed up as coal miners and looked at old newspapers and photographs. We took the public bus there and back and even enjoyed an ice lolly!
14-05-2025
Y1 Geography
To help us understand how cold it is in the North and South Pole, Y1 dipped their hand into ice cold water to get a feel of what the temperatures would be like if we were to visit.
21-05-2025
Y1- Geography
Today in Geography, Y1 learnt about Brazil and Australia. We had a carnival afternoon looking at Rio Carnival traditions. We tried Brazilian foods, made carnival masks and did some Samba dancing.
06-06-2025
06-06-2025
01-07-2025
Year One- Planting
As part of our Science topic, the children have been doing some planting. They had the choice to plant a vegetable, fruit or flower. They then took them home to look after and observe how they grow.
02-07-2025
Year 1 learn about the church
Year 1 have been learning about our local church, St. Jude’s. The children set up a role-play of the mass and used their creativity to set up a small world area of the church. How fantastic!
03-09-2025
Back to School Prayer and Liturgy
Mr Wilson led our back to school Prayer and Liturgy. We each thought about how we can shine our light this new school year.
04-09-2025
Y1 Science
Today we started our new science topic- The Human Body. We drew around each other and labelled the body parts. We also sang heads, shoulders, knees and toes.
11-09-2025
Science- Y1
Today we looked at our body senses, focussing on sight. We went on a walk around the school grounds and drew what we could seeing using our eyes. We played blind beanbag throwing to compare how we threw the beanbag when we could see to how we threw the beanbag when we couldn’t see. We know we use our eyes for the sense of sight and we need light to help us see.
15-09-2025
Achievers Assembly
On Friday, we celebrated our first Achievers Assembly of the new school year. Well done to this week’s achievers! Keep up the great work ⭐️
16-09-2025
Computing Year 1
Year 1 have been giving instructions to a friend to move around a space by following simple instructions. They then began to find out what an algorithm is and created their own using software to create movement and patterns on a screen.
29-09-2025
03-10-2025
03-10-2025
School Council
Meet our new school council for 2025 – 2026. Congratulations to all the children selected. Our first meeting will be held next week ⭐️
09-10-2025
Y1 Science- Tasting!
In our Science lessons, we have been looking at our 5 senses. Today we explored our sense taste. We tried foods that were sour, salty and sweet.
09-10-2025
Y1 Maths- shape
We have been looking at 3D shapes. Today, we were sorting the 3D shapes into different groups. We sorted them by colour, shape, shapes that stack and don’t stack, shapes with flat sides and curved sides.
10-10-2025
Achievers Assembly
Congratulations to all of our achievers! We love celebrating all of the hard work that has taken place throughout the week.
13-10-2025
School Council
🧠 💛 World Mental Health Day 2025 💛 🧠 On Friday, our School Council spoke to the whole school about World Mental Health Day and why we were wearing yellow – to show support and raise awareness for mental health. They also launched a Kindness Challenge, encouraging everyone to be extra kind to others throughout the week. It was a lovely reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference
17-10-2025
23-10-2025
Y2 invite Y1 to a Celebration of the Word
Today, to mark the end of our Branch – Creation and Covenant – Y2 worshipped and prayed with Y1 to share how we praise God for all that he has given us and how he is always there for us. Y2 read their own prayers which they had written and invited Y1 to place a heart at the foot of Jesus when they had thought of a way they could show their praise and thanks to God.
24-10-2025
Achievers Assembly
What a wonderful half term we have had at St Jude’s! It has been a joy to share all of the hard work the children have accomplished over the last 8 weeks.
Here are this week’s achievers. Keep up the great work everyone and we look forward to celebrating everyone’s success next half term ⭐️
06-11-2025
Y1 Maths- repeating patterns.
Today in Maths, we have been using 3D and 2D shapes, along with objects from outside, to make repeating patterns.
13-11-2025
Y1 World Kindness Day
Today, for World Kindness Day, Y1 took part in a Celebration of the Word all about being kind and living like Jesus. We then made a kindness pledge to show how we can be kind.
13-11-2025
Y1 Science- Seasonal Changes
As part of our seasonal changes Science topic, we went on a walk to spot the different sign to show it was the season Autumn.
18-11-2025
18-11-2025
Achievers Assembly 14.11.25
The children at St Jude’s have worked incredibly hard this week. Well done to all the children who earned a certificate this week.
18-11-2025
Clay pots inspired by Dale Chihuly
Year 1 have been learning about the artist, Dale Chihuly in Art. So far, they have explored primary and secondary colours and they have created clay pots in the style of Dale Chihuly.
28-11-2025
02-12-2025
The Story of the Birth of Jesus.
Year 1 have been learning about the story of the Birth of Jesus and the Visit of the Shepherds. They retold the stories through role play.
02-12-2025
09-12-2025
Homework coffee afternoon
A huge well done and thank you for all of your amazing homework projects. We can tell how much effort has gone into them. 🏅
11-12-2025
Y1 and Y2 Art Workshop
Following on from our Pantivity performance last week, we took part in an art worship making sheep pots out of clay, to symbolise that the shepherds watch over their sheep🐑
11-12-2025
Y1 Christmas Dinner and Jumper Day
Y1 thorughly enjoyed their Christmas dinner today. They all looked lovely in their Christmas jumpers🎄
16-12-2025
09-01-2026
Assembly Achievers
Well done to all the achievers this week. What an excellent way to start the new year and term!
16-01-2026
Achievers Assembly
What another fantastic week! Well done to all the achievers. Keep up the great work ⭐️
21-01-2026
Year 1 – Mouse control skills
Year 1 have been using a paint program on the computer to practise their click and drag skills using a mouse.
21-01-2026
Year 1 Music
Year 1 have been using the chime bars in music this week. They used C and D note to the song ‘In the Groove’.
23-01-2026
Achievers Assembly
Another fantastic week at St Jude’s. Well done to all the achievers this week! ⭐️
02-02-2026
06-02-2026
Assembly Achievers ⭐️
Congratulations to all of our assembly achievers this week! What a wonderful way to end the term.
23-02-2026
Achievers Assembly
On Friday, we had another very successful week! Well done to all our achievers ⭐️
24-02-2026
Year 1 science
in Science, looking at materials. Year 1 children have completed a comparative test to find out whether something is flexible or not.
24-02-2026
Year 1 – Ball control
The children in Year 1 have been focusing on ball control in PE. They had to maintain control of a ball whilst moving it around their bodies with two hands, one hand and using their finger tips.
27-02-2026
The Big Lent Walk
Year 1 have been walking around the school grounds for the Big Lent Walk. As the children were walking, they were talking to their partners about God’s world and what they are thankful for in it.
27-02-2026
27-02-2026
Safer Internet Day 💻
Today, the whole school took part in an assembly lead by Mr Parry for Safer Internet Day. They discussed how AI can be used to help us but also has its limitations.
03-03-2026
KS1 at Mass
KS1 church enjoyed a walk in the sunshine today. They got their steps in for their Big Lent Walk fundraiser and participated in weekday mass with the parish. What a beautiful way to start a Tuesday morning!
06-03-2026
World Book Day in Year 1
The children in Year 1 came to school dressed as their favourite book character. They enjoyed taking part in a lots of different reading activities throughout the day.
06-03-2026
Waterproof or not?
In Science, Year 1 have been finding out if different materials are waterproof or not.
11-03-2026
Trip to Martin Mere
Year 1 had a wonderful time at Martin Mere. They enjoyed taking part in nature activities, wonderful walks, den building and they saw lots of beautiful wildlife and ended with fun at the park!
17-03-2026
Walk around our local area
In Geography, Year 1 have been learning about their local area. They went on a walk around the local area and looked out for human and physical features. They then drew maps of the area and added a simple key.
17-03-2026
19-03-2026
Homework Coffee Afternoon
As always, we were delighted to welcome families into school to celebrate and share all the fantastic effort children have put into their homework projects. Thank you for supporting your child to be creative and share their learning. We were so impressed with each and every project.
25-03-2026
Year 1 Lent Stay and Pray
Thank you to Year 1 parents who joined us for our Celebration of the Word.
17-04-2026
Achiever’s Assembly ⭐️
First week of the summer term and already the children are working incredibly hard. Well done to all the achievers this week!
24-04-2026
28-04-2026
Whole school singing
We’re enjoying learning ‘As I kneel before you’ and ‘Immaculate Mary’ this week. 💙
08-05-2026
Assembly Achievers ⭐️
After another fantastic week at St Jude’s, here are all of our achievers this week. Well done , everyone!
08-05-2026
Assembly Achievers ⭐️
What wonderful work we have seen at St Jude’s this week! Well done to all our achievers this week.
15-05-2026
LS Lowry Art
Year 1 have been learning about LS Lowry in Art. They have each created a piece of art in his style.
15-05-2026
Year 1 computing
In Year 1, the children have been choosing and using appropriate paint tools to create a picture in the style of different artists.
15-05-2026
15-05-2026
03-06-2026
Year 1 PE
The children in Year 1 practised the skill of rolling a balm chasing it and then collected it facing the opposite direction.
03-06-2026
Taking photographs
In Computing this week, Year 1 have been taking photographs of things around their classroom and of their friends. They explored different settings on the camera such as zooming in and out.
05-06-2026
Achievers Assembly ⭐️
What a fantastic start to our final term of the school year! Well done to all the achievers this week ⭐️
