Gathering Infirmation

Children have the right to get information from the internet, radio, television, books and other sources. Adults ensure that the sources they are using are safe. We have been learning about animals in year one and our senses, we have used the whiteboard, iPads, books and television programmes to help us to find information to support our learning.

Year 1 rights

We have had a discussion about our rights and how they are valid for everyone. Rights are not just for children, they are also for adults, staff, parents and everyone in and out of our school. The adults in our school support the children in understanding their rights.

Year 1, respecting the child’s view!

Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take them seriously. In year 1 we have looked that the new school menu for September. We discussed what we liked about it and possible changes, these ideas will then go back to the kitchen so they can update the menu using the views we have given.

Article 9: You have the right to live with a family that cares for you.

This week within our class worship we shared the story of ‘Can’t you sleep Little Bear?’. We thought about how the Daddy Bear was caring for the Liitle Bear when he was feeling scared and couldn’t sleep.

We reflected on our own bedtimes and how our families help us to feel safe and nurtured when we are going to sleep. Some of us like having nightlights, some of us don’t. Some have the door open and some have it closed. We realise that we are all different and all have the right to feel safe and be cared for.

Freedom of beliefs

In a year One we have been learning that everyone had the right to freedom of thought and beliefs. We have been learning about Holi Festival which is a Hindu festival of colours.

We talked about the different ways that they celebrate by sharing special food and throwing powder paints.

We designed vibrant, colourful Holi T-shirts.