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First music lesson with Mrs Naylor!

19-10-2023

We are enjoying our first music lesson with Mrs Naylor! #smithdownmusic @SmithdownPrimR

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Tidying up in Year 1 today

19-10-2023

Thank you to these helpful children who were the best at tidying up today! @SmithdownPrimY1

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Year 1 have been naming the body parts in science…

19-10-2023

Year 1 have been naming the body parts in science this week. #smithdownscience @SmithdownPrimY1

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Year 1 have had great fun labelling the body parts in science today…

19-10-2023

Year 1 have had great fun labelling the body parts in science today. Well done! #smithdownscience @SmithdownPrimY1

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Science activities for you today Year 1!

19-10-2023

Lots of exciting science activities waiting for you today Year 1! #smithdownscience @SmithdownPrimY1

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Labelling human body parts today with year 1

19-10-2023

We’ve been having lots of fun labelling human body parts today #smithdownsci @SmithdownPrimY1

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Well done reception!

19-10-2023

We have got ready for PE. Well done reception! We can’t wait for our lesson. #smithdownpe @SmithdownPrimR

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Thank you to all the families who came to our stay and learn session today

19-10-2023

Thank you to all the families who came to our stay and learn session today.

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Today we explored an adult Bible and children’s Bible

19-10-2023

Today we explored an adult Bible and children’s Bible. The Bible is the special Christian Holy Book #smithdownre

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PE

19-10-2023

Smithdown PE

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Before starting our new Art topic ‘Spirals’…

19-10-2023

Before starting our new Art topic ‘Spirals’ – we had a quick practise drawing them on the playground with chalk. What do you think? Are we ready to start creating them in lots of different ways? #smithdownart

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1MS had a go at drawing spirals for our new art topic!

19-10-2023

1MS had a go at drawing spirals for our new art topic! We had lots of fun?

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We have been learning to draw spirals

19-10-2023

We have been learning to draw spirals. This superstar made a spiral using the Lego #smithdownart

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This superstar worked all on her own to make a new class jigsaw.

19-10-2023

This superstar worked all on her own to make a new class jigsaw.

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In PE, we have been looking at different ways of running…

19-10-2023

In PE, we have been looking at different ways of running. We ran like Soldiers, Penguins and Sonic the Hedgehog!

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Eating apple dipped in honey…

19-10-2023

On Friday we celebrated Rosh Hashanah by eating apple dipped in honey #smithdownre

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Making some spirals out of play dough!?

19-10-2023

After looking at spirals in art, these superstars decided to make some spirals out of play dough!?

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We enjoyed using Google Earth ?

19-10-2023

We enjoyed using Google Earth ? to explore the school and the local area from an aerial view #smithdowngeog

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Little Red riding hood and the Wolf

19-10-2023

We really dressing up and getting in role as Little Red and the Wolf #smithdownreaders

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Harvest donation table…

19-10-2023

We visited the Harvest donation table to see what food and toiletries we could donate!

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This morning we learnt a Harvest song in our music ? assembly

19-10-2023

This morning we learnt a Harvest song in our music ? assembly. We are really enjoying practising this song about this special time of year #smithdownmusic

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Thank you to @NFUEducation for Harvest Live 2023!

19-10-2023

Thank you to @NFUEducation for Harvest Live 2023! We learnt a lot and we especially enjoyed the visits to the farm.

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Donating food to the Harvest food bank

19-10-2023

These superstars enjoyed donating food to the Harvest food bank #smithdownextra

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Artwork inspired by Yinka Shonibare

19-10-2023

Look at this amazing artwork inspired by Yinka Shonibare #smithdownart

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We walked around our local area today and took pictures of different

19-10-2023

We walked around our local area today and took pictures of different, important places of interest #smithdowngeog

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Predictions about our new story

19-10-2023

Wow 2GH, I am so impressed with your predictions about our new story. You also asked some really inquisitive questions @misshath2 @SmithdownPr

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We have been learning all about animals in science today

08-11-2023

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Year 1 celebrated Diwali and made some beautiful diva lamps.

13-11-2023

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Year 1 enjoyed making diva lamps to celebrate Diwali.

14-11-2023

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Year 1 had a visit from zoolab

30-11-2023

Year 1 were very excited to have a visit from lots of animals today!

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year 1 Zoolab visit

30-11-2023

Year 1 had a visit form lots of animals today to celebrate our learning in science.

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Santa Dash 2023 ??????‍♀️????‍♂️

05-12-2023

This Friday, 8th December 2023, we will be having our very own Santa Dash! A chance to squeeze in an extra fitness session whilst having some festive fun ??‍♀️????‍♂️?????

Watch this space! ?

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1MS found some clues about our new story, what will it be about??

16-01-2024

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1MS loved learning a Chinese dragon dance last week!

07-02-2024

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We enjoyed making puppets with our families yesterday!

07-02-2024

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We have made dancing Chinese dragons for Chinese New Year.

07-02-2024

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Valentine Day cards for our family.

09-02-2024

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Chinese Lanterns for Chinese New Year tomorrow.

09-02-2024

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Year 1 loved celebrating World Book Day!

08-03-2024

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Wow what a performance in our Y1 music assembly!

24-04-2024

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We loved making smoothies in Year 1! We had so much fun!

01-05-2024

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Year 1 have been on a nature hunt

02-05-2024

For our first lesson about plants we have been on the playground to look for plants, seeds and animal evidence.

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Fantastic Family Picnic

21-06-2024

A fantastic community picnic. The sun shone.

An amazing community food table with so many lovely dishes to share.

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Year 1 had the best time at the picnic last week. We had lots of fun!

24-06-2024

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Some more pictures from the picnic!

24-06-2024

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1CP had the best time at the farm on Thursday!

28-06-2024

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1MS had the best time at the farm!

28-06-2024

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Year 1 loved Spanish day!

10-07-2024

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Cheque Presentation

17-07-2024

A massive thank you to all parents and children who donated money to Alder Hey. The children on the school council were very lucky to be invited down to Alder Hey for a cheque presentation.
The money raised is going to help brighten the lives of children and their families, all over the country, who require the help of Alder Hey.

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Black History Month ‘24

12-09-2024

Some AMAZING entries for the Merseyside Police competition! Children have worked hard creating lovely pieces of work with great messages as well. Well done to everyone who has submitted already. Last day tomorrow (Friday 13th September).

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Super Reading!

13-09-2024

We are enjoying our new phonics groups and have worked so hard on our fluency this week.

 

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1MS enjoyed exploring more than and less than!

19-09-2024

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1CP enjoyed looking at more than and less than!

19-09-2024

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Year 1 have been looking at the Local Area!

19-09-2024

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Year 1 have been practicing their jumping skills in PE!

19-09-2024

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We are city finalists!

12-10-2024

Year 1 we are so proud of you. The boys represented school for the first time and made it all the way to the city finals!

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We got into role as Rapunzel and answered some questions in character!

14-10-2024

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In Year 1, we have been looking at computers and went around school to find different types of computers!

14-10-2024

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In 1CP, we got into role as Rapunzel and answered some questions!

14-10-2024

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In Year 1, we have been using skittles to help our understanding of taking away!

14-10-2024

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In computing, we had a go at labelling different parts of a computer!

14-10-2024

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In Maths,we reinforced our counting skills through finger painting!

18-10-2024

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In PE, we practiced jumping using the ladders!

18-10-2024

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In computing we loved using the laptops to explore and used our knowledge of computer terminology.

24-10-2024

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In Year 1 we loved having Ms Ronak give us a talk all about Diwali!

24-10-2024

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In PE, we practiced skipping and jumping!

24-10-2024

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To celebrate Diwali, we made some Rangoli patterns!

24-10-2024

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In maths this week, we have been comparing length and height!

08-11-2024

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We started our new PE topic ‘Dribbling’

08-11-2024

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We learnt all about Remembrance Day and made some poppies to help us remember❤️

15-11-2024

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Year 1 loved our camp fire today! Thank you to everyone who came along! A big thank you as well to Miss McFarlane!

22-11-2024

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22-11-2024

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City Finalists

29-11-2024

Our Year 1 boys did us all so proud today. We finished fifth in the whole city! You are all superstars! Your played so well and your behaviour was exceptional! #teamsmithdown

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1MS went for a walk around the Local Area. We spotted lots of different places!

13-12-2024

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In History, we have been looking at old toys. We had fun playing with them and thinking about how toys have changed!

13-12-2024

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1JR loved their walk around the Local Area! We spotted lots of different places!

13-12-2024

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We loved our Christmas Dinner on Wednesday!

13-12-2024

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We loved having the parents in last week for our Winter Craft morning! Thank you to everyone who came!

17-12-2024

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Year 1/2 had lots of fun in the snow this morning!

07-01-2025

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Year 1 celebrated Chinese New Year

29-01-2025

We were visited by some Chinese dragons. We had a great time!

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1JR enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year!

31-01-2025

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Year 1 have been looking at where food is from and we looked at where different fruit came from!

31-01-2025

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Year 1 went on a Shape Hunt around our school. We found lots of 2D and 3D shapes!

07-02-2025

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More pictures from our shape hunt!

07-02-2025

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On Safer Internet Day, Year 1 made some online safety superheroes. We made some amazing characters and learnt a lot about keeping safe from scams.

14-02-2025

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We looked at number lines in Maths and had a go at making our own!

14-02-2025

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Year 1 loved celebrating World Book day!

07-03-2025

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Year 1 all looked amazing in their costumes yesterday for World Book Day!

07-03-2025

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Year 1 loved crazy hair day. Thank you everyone for the chocolate donations, they will be used for our easter bingo!We are also looking forward to comic relief next Friday!

14-03-2025

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1MS loved getting dressed up for Red Nose Day and wearing our red noses!

21-03-2025

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1JR loved celebrating Red Nose Day!

21-03-2025

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Year 1 have been learning all about Kitty Wilkinson. We discovered how she helped create the first wash house and how people used to clean clothes!

28-03-2025

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Year 1 have loved celebrating Eid today in school! We enjoyed our special school lunch!

01-04-2025

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Year 1 loved making sun catchers for Eid yesterday!

02-04-2025

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We have had lots of fun this morning making rice crispy cakes. We hope you have a lovely break!

04-04-2025

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Today Year 1 have celebrated Earth Day! We picked up litter, then using recycled materials we wrote Earth Day!

22-04-2025

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In Year 1, we have been learning all about Kitty Wilkinson and other famous figures who have been inspirational and helped change how we live. We have learnt so much!

22-04-2025

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Year 1 walked into a surprise this morning! Someone had been in our classrooms and made a big mess!

06-05-2025

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We made some predictions and thought about what happened in our class and who might have done it.

06-05-2025

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Year 1 had a visit from a police officer to help investigate what happened to our classroom. He needed our help to find out who did it!

07-05-2025

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In English, we found Goldilocks and asked her some questions.

09-05-2025

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In Geography, we have been looking at Antartica and looked at how penguins gave adapted to living there.

12-05-2025

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In Geography , we looked at a hot continent . We found it on google maps and then sorted some features of the continent.

13-05-2025

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In Geography , we made some leaflets about Antartica.

03-06-2025

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To celebrate our school turning 150 years, we have been looking at toys and how they are different from 1874 to now.

03-06-2025

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In Year 1, we have been comparing toys from 1874 to now and looking at how they are different.

03-06-2025

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To celebrate 150 years of our school, Year 1 have made our school using Lego and blocks.

03-06-2025

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150 Year Celebration

13-06-2025

What a lovely picnic this afternoon! A big, huge thank you to all children, parents and staff for all the work and effort everyone has put in for our 150 year celebration. Thank you everyone for coming to celebrate this afternoon.

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150 year celebration picnic

20-06-2025

Thank you to everyone wo helped make our family picnic such a success, from the generous items on our community table to the fantastic Henna work in aid of Alder Hey hospital to the very generous sharing of food with staff, the day was fabulous.

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Celebration Picnic

20-06-2025

A few more picnic photos

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We made a timeline of different toys throughout the years!

30-06-2025

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We looked at some images and thought about what we already know about the Great Fire of London.

30-06-2025

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We learnt about a man called Samuel Pepys and wrote some questions to find out more information!

30-06-2025

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We had butterflies in our class and released them on Friday! We watched our caterpillars grow and loved watching them fly away.

30-06-2025

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