<![CDATA[The Hills Academy Blog Feed - Year 1 Blog - Snowdon and Everest]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D25%26amp%3Bnid%3D4 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:44:36 GMT Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:44:36 GMT <![CDATA[ A BUSY, SPORTY YEAR 1 WEEK ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1008 What a busy, sporty week we had!

This week we have been thinking about healthy hearts, bodies and minds!

]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 08:46:14 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1008 <![CDATA[ year 1 visit to the woods ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1026 Exploring on our trip to Bromham Woods! 

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:44:36 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1026 <![CDATA[ Welcome to year 1 ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1025 A big welcome as our new adventures begin in Year 1 

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:31:25 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1025 <![CDATA[ DIPS AND DIPPERS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1003 In Design and Technology this term we are learning about food, especially dips and dippers.

]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 08:40:50 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1003 <![CDATA[ PLANTING AND GROWING ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1001 This term we have begun learning about plants. It has been very exciting because we have started our own seed diary.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:50:37 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=1001 <![CDATA[ RHINO'S, BEARS, LIONS AND PLASIC POLLUTION ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=990 On Wednesday we went to the zoo and what a beautiful day it was! We thought it might be cold and windy but it was lovely and warm!

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 09:20:46 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=990 <![CDATA[ POTIONS AND CLAY ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=982 Over the last two weeks we have been learning about instructions in English.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:14:08 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=982 <![CDATA[ THE MAGIC PORRIDGE POT ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=973 We have been off to an exciting start this year in English. We had an unexpected bowl of porridge appear in our classroom.

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:18:49 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=973 <![CDATA[ INTO THE WOODS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=964 On Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November, Year One went to Bromham Woods for their outdoor learning days.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:21:52 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=964 <![CDATA[ LIFE IN YEAR 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=958 We have been super busy in Year One. Nativity practise has begun and we are starting to learn all the songs to sing on 2nd and 3rd December!

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 09:53:08 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=958 <![CDATA[ YEAR 1 HAVE BEEN LOOKING AFTER THEIR TEETH ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=950 This term in PSHE we have been leaning all about how to take care of ourselves. We have looked at healthy eating and how we can look after our teeth.

]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2024 15:19:23 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=950 <![CDATA[ WHAT A FANTASTIC START TO YEAR 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=941 We have made a fantastic start to Year One. We started with our ready to learn week which saw us playing lots of team-building games, getting to know each other games and sharing exciting things we did over the summer.

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 09:02:24 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=941 <![CDATA[ YEAR 1 - ARCHERY ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=924 Hello, wonderful children and parents! Are you ready to learn about something super exciting? Today, we are diving into the world of archery after our exciting SSCO sport session!

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:15:51 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=924 <![CDATA[ KS1 SPORTS DAY ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=923 Year 1 had a fantastic time competing in this years KS1 sports day events.

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:16:17 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=923 <![CDATA[ YEAR 1 WENT ON SAFARI ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=906 Year 1 had a wonderful time at Woburn Safari Park last half term. We saw many different animals at the zoo despite the rain!

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:35:09 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=906 <![CDATA[ JUDAISM ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=895 Shabbat is a special day for Jewish people. It is a day of rest and celebration that starts on Friday evening and ends on Saturday evening. Let's find out more about this special day!

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:32:45 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=895 <![CDATA[ FABRIC FACES ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=884 This half term in DT we have been learning all about different fabrics.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:00:07 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=884 <![CDATA[ LETS GET ARTY! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=873 We have had a fantastic start to the new year in Year 1. The children have particularly enjoyed their art lessons this term.

   

]]> Wed, 7 Feb 2024 14:13:12 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=873 <![CDATA[ PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=859 This month we have been getting ready for all things Christmas!

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:27:53 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=859 <![CDATA[ FUN IN THE WOODS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=850 Wow! What a fantastic time we had in the woods- our first Year 1 school trip!  We really enjoyed searching for trolls and the Gruffalo!

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:40:21 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=850 <![CDATA[ YEAR 1 go outdoors ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=834 Wow! What a fantastic time Year 1 had during their outdoor learning mornings.

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:35:15 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=834 <![CDATA[ WELCOME BACK TO YEAR 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=826 We have had the most exciting start to Year 1! This week we got ready to learn by joining in with lots of fun activities such as construction, sketching, ball games, self-portraits and painting.

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 15:56:45 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=826 <![CDATA[ YEAR 1 ON SAFARI ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=805 This term we went on a fantastic school trip to Woburn Safari Park

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:48:00 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=805 <![CDATA[ VINCENT VAN GOGH ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=799 In Year 1 this term we have been learning about Vincent Van Gogh. We have learnt he is a Dutch artist who painted portraits and landscapes

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:20:03 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=799 <![CDATA[ TENNIS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=791 Year 1 have been getting sporty this term.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 09:58:57 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=791 <![CDATA[ being creative in ART ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=783 This term we have been getting very creative in art.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:02:43 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=783 <![CDATA[ JUDAISM ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=771 This term Year 1 have been learning about Judaism.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:20:46 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=771 <![CDATA[ MAGNETS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=761 In science this term we have been learning about different materials. In a recent science lesson we explored magnets.

]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2023 15:07:00 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=761 <![CDATA[ We’ve been getting festive in Year 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=740 This week we have been preparing for Christmas!

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:53:57 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=740 <![CDATA[ ALL ABOUT THE UK ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=734 This week we learnt all about the four countries of the UK. We had a fun-filled afternoon looking at each individual country and what makes them special.

]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2022 08:24:37 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=734 <![CDATA[ YEAR 1 OUTDOOR LEARNING ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=728 This month we have enjoyed learning outside!

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 11:25:42 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=728 <![CDATA[ WELCOME TO YEAR 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=719 We have had an exciting start to Year 1. We have been settling into new routines and learning some new and interesting topics.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:43:40 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=719 <![CDATA[ HERRINGS GREEN FARM ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=704 On Monday 4th July Year One had their first school trip. In the morning we boarded a double decker bus that we were all very excited about and went to spend the day at Herrings Green Farm.

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:27:39 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=704 <![CDATA[ TENNIS AND TIGERS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=693 We have been so busy in Year 1 this month!

]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:17:06 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=693 <![CDATA[ FABRIC FACES! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=683 In DT we have been exploring different fabric and which ones would be best to use to create our very own fabric faces.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:28:53 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=683 <![CDATA[ OUTDOOR LEARNING! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=672 At the end of last term we spent time outdoors on the field and exploring in the Robin's Garden.

]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2022 13:33:01 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=672 <![CDATA[ WORLD BOOK DAY! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=664 This year for World Book Day we dressed up as people that inspire us. The teachers were amazed by all of the fantastic costumes and how confident the children were when talking about their inspirational person.  Thomas said 'I want to be a fire fighter when he grows up!'.

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:49:31 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=664 <![CDATA[ SUPER SCIENTISTS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=655 This term in science we have been learning about different materials and we have started to explore which materials are magnetic.

]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2022 13:58:21 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=655 <![CDATA[ MIXING COLOURS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=647 In art we have been learning about the primary and secondary colours.

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:06:52 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=647 <![CDATA[ POLLOCK'S TOY MUSEUM! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=642 Earlier this term we had a special zoom call from Pollock's Toy Museum in London. We were shown lots of different toys from the past, starting with some of the oldest toys leading up to more modern toys.

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:34:08 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=642 <![CDATA[ MUSIC AND VEHICLES! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=630  In DT we have been exploring different ways we  could deliver parcels.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:37:09 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=630 <![CDATA[ THE THREE LITTLE PIGS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=625 In Guided Reading we have been learning about the sequence of stories. We listened to the story of The Three Little Pigs and made up actions to help us remember the order of the pigs houses.

]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2021 15:48:52 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=625 <![CDATA[ welcome to year 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=616 Wow, what a fantastic start we have had in Year 1

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:59:00 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=616 <![CDATA[ CRIME AND FRUIT IN YEAR 1! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=601 Year 1 have had 2 different learning experiences this week. Here is what they have been up to :) 

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:12:04 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=601 <![CDATA[ TENNIS SUPERSTARS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=594 We had the wonderful opportunity to take in part in a tennis coaching session with Rob.

]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2021 16:27:34 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=594 <![CDATA[ BEANS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=584 In science this term we have been learning about plants. We have talked about garden centres and how they sell lots of different plants and flowers that we can grow in our gardens at home. We found out that some of us have long gardens with flowers in and some of us have smaller gardens with water fountains in. 

]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 08:09:40 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=584 <![CDATA[ VAN GOGH! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=577 In Art this half term we have been learning about the artist Vincent Van Gogh

]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 15:38:49 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=577 <![CDATA[ Road and Bike Safety! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=565 In PSHE Year 1 have been learning all about how to cross the road and ride our bikes safely.

]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:50:32 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=565 <![CDATA[ CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=554 In D&T we have been busy learning all about how to keep clean and safe when cooking in the kitchen. This week we have been doing some food tasting. 

]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 13:57:12 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=554 <![CDATA[ TELLING THE TIME! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=543 In Year 1 we have been learning how to tell the time.

]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 08:12:20 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=4&storyid=543