4 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2022 by Mrs Fox

Remote Learning Friday 18th February 2022

Good morning Fireflies,

Mrs Morris has sent some work for you to complete today. Please see the work set out below. There is separate work for Reception and Year 1’s.

Please send any completed work to fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk.

Have a lovely day. I hope the high winds do not cause you too much disruption.

Stay safe,

N.Fox

Reception Children:

Year 1’s:

Links to resources:

au-n-541-whats-the-position-cut-and-paste-activity-sheet

t-e-1628009108-bugs-big-trip-positional-language-read-and-draw-activity_ver_1

t-l-096-positional-language-word-cards-_ver_2

4 years ago
Posted on 02nd Feb 2022 by Mrs Fox

Charles Darwin Morning

Fireflies have had a fun filled morning learning all about Charles Darwin.

They learnt about Charles Darwin’s early life, and his 5 year journey on HMS Beagle, around the Galápagos Islands. They then became explorers; discovering some of the different species of animals that Charles Darwin collected during his voyage. This is a great starting point for our history work.

4 years ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2022 by Mrs Fox

Charles Darwin Workshop

We are excited to say that we have organised a Charles Darwin Workshop for Fireflies on Wednesday 2nd February. Please find attached a letter with further information.

Many thanks,

N.Fox

Charles Darwin Workshop

4 years ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2022 by Mrs Fox

Healthy Eating

Fireflies have been learning about healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet.

The children have learnt all about different types of healthy food. They also enjoyed tasting a range of different fruits and vegetables.

4 years ago
Posted on 16th Dec 2021 by Mrs Fox

Fireflies’ Nativity 2021

The children in Fireflies have enjoyed learning about ‘The First Christmas.’ We have put together a simple version of the Nativity (with a few current day anecdotes.) We have been extremely impressed with the children’s motivation and perseverance. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as they did!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!

Mrs Fox

4 years ago
Posted on 09th Nov 2021 by Mrs Fox

Reception- Phonics- How to Pronounce Pure Sounds

Good evening,

I have attached a video to support parents when reading with their child at home. The video demonstrates how we teach children to say the ‘pure’ sounds in school. I hope you find it useful.

Kind regards,

N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2021 by Mrs Fox

Fireflies Homework

As we approach the time of year where children are going to need their coats, please could I ask parents to teach their children how to put their coats on independently.

Many thanks,

Nicky Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 16th Sep 2021 by Mrs Fox

Fireflies PE- Change of Day

Please note that Fireflies will only need to come into school in their PE kit on a Wednesday and Friday. Please come into school in uniform on a Monday.

5 years ago
Posted on 31st Aug 2021 by Mrs Fox

Fireflies Class Information

Welcome to Fireflies!

We hope you all had a lovely Summer break and are feeling refreshed and looking forward to starting school.

This term our topic is Sensational Structures. To find out about the learning that will be taking place this term, please visit the Fireflies information page ( just click on Classes>Fireflies>Information.) You will also find lots of useful links on the page that will help you to support your child’s learning at home.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on

Fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk.

We are really looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your break!

5 years ago
Posted on 13th Jul 2021 by Mrs Fox

African Day

As an end of term treat, Class 1 have had an African themed day which has linked in with our topic work about Africa.

The children have enjoyed creating their own African sunset picture, making beaded bracelets and binoculars, African dancing, drumming and going on their own Safari in search of African animals.

5 years ago
Posted on 09th Jul 2021 by Mrs Fox

Writing to the New September Intake

This week the children have been writing to the children at Little Explorers who will be starting school in September. They have told them all about school life. The children have been extremely motivated in their writing. They were very excited to think that all their friends at pre-school would read their letters.

5 years ago
Posted on 12th May 2021 by Mrs Fox

Learning about Kenya 🇰🇪

As part of our topic work on Africa, Class 1 children have learning about the country of Kenya. They have learnt about the landscape of Kenya and compared village life in Kenya to life in Ditton Priors. To help the children understand the physical features of Kenya, the children have worked together to create and label their own 3D maps of Kenya. Some of the children have been so enthused by their work, they have even been creating their own maps at home.

5 years ago
Posted on 07th May 2021 by Mrs Fox

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Class 1 have produced some fantastic pieces of artwork based on the book ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance.‘ We have used their artwork along with their favourite quotes from the story, to make a lovely display. The children are very proud of their work and we thought parents at home would enjoy seeing it too!

5 years ago
Posted on 19th Apr 2021 by Mrs Fox

Class 1 Termly Overview

Good evening,

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter break.

This term our topic is African Wilderness. Please take a look at the class 1 information page to see what we shall be learning this term.

Many thanks,

Nicky Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 01st Apr 2021 by Mrs Fox

The Easter Story

Children in Class 1 have been learning about the Easter story and why Christians celebrate Easter. The children started by learning about Palm Sunday. They retold the story through drama and used what they had learnt to write about the important events that took place on Palm Sunday. As the children continued to learn about the Easter story, we discussed the significance of the cross as a religious symbol. They enjoyed decorating a wooden cross (which was made for us by Mrs Welch) with flowers made from tissue paper and painted egg cartons. We even took the cross with us to Forest School. At Forest school, the children made Easter gardens and enjoyed an Easter egg hunt with a mathematical twist. Their efforts were rewarded with a treat from the Easter Bunny which went down a treat!

Wishing you all a happy Easter from Class 1.

5 years ago
Posted on 25th Mar 2021 by Mrs Fox

Wheeled Vehicles

The children in Class 1 have thoroughly enjoyed designing, making and evaluating their wheeled vehicles. They have produced some fantastic pieces. We have had a range of multi-coloured cars, tractors, lorries and even a digger!

5 years ago
Posted on 18th Mar 2021 by Mrs Fox

Special Visitor in Class 1.

Class 1 have been reading the books ‘Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car’ and Mr Gumpy’s outing.’ They were really excited to have a visit from Mr Gumpy today. They had already prepared their questions for Mr Gumpy and really enjoyed the opportunity to ask him them.They were able to find out lots of information about him. They found out where he lived, if he had any pets and how fast his car could go. There were also lots of requests to go for a ride in his motor car and his boat! The children will be using what they have found out to write what they have learnt about Mr Gumpy.

5 years ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2021 by Mrs Fox

Class 1 Fitness Challenge

The first ever train was developed by George Stephenson and ran the length of the Stockton to Darlington railway which is 25 miles. Class 1’s challenge is to see how many times we can (collectively) complete the length of the railway.

Please see the document below for more details.

Have fun and lets get moving!

fitness challenge.docx

5 years ago
Posted on 05th Jan 2021 by Mrs Fox

Remote learning

Firstly, I hope everyone had a good Christmas and send everyone my best wishes for the New Year!

I had hoped to see all the children today but unfortunately that is not going to be possible. Due to the current lockdown, all learning will be taking place remotely, at least until February half-term.

I am aware that for many parents this is their first experience of remote learning during lockdown. During lockdown, it is a Government expectation that children will engage with online learning and that children are set work to support their learning.

I will be using the Tapestry platform to set work on a daily basis. Any completed work will need to be submitted using Tapestry by 3:30pm to get feedback from either myself or Mrs Rollings.

If there are any issues/barriers to assessing or completing remote work, please contact me as soon as possible. Please be assured we will try to help you in any way we can.

I have sent further information via Tapestry and would be extremely grateful if you could check your Tapestry notifications and acknowledge receipt by ticking ‘like’ on the page.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me: class1@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk.

Many thanks,

N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 18th Dec 2020 by Mrs Fox

Merry Christmas from Class 1 🎄

Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021 from Class 1!

5 years ago
Posted on 18th Dec 2020 by Mrs Fox

Forest School Fun

Class 1 had great fun at Forest School. We enjoyed hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and biscuits!

5 years ago
Posted on 16th Dec 2020 by Mrs Fox

Warm PE Kit Tomorrow

Please could Class 1 children come to school in their outdoor PE kit tomorrow. Many thanks, N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 08th Dec 2020 by Mrs Fox

Reading Record Books

Please could you ensure that your child brings their blue reading record book into school with them everyday.

I would also be grateful if parents could sign their child’s reading record to show that they have read with their child. This will help us to ensure that their reading books get changed.

Many thanks,

N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 08th Dec 2020 by Mrs Fox

Christmas Messages

As we are unable to send each other Christmas cards this year, the children have enjoyed writing Christmas messages for their friends.

5 years ago
Posted on 12th Nov 2020 by Mrs Fox

Parent Feedback Sessions

Appointment slips have been sent home with your child this evening. Please check their school bags for your appointment information. Many thanks N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2020 by Mrs Fox

PE Kit on a Friday.

Please send your child into school, in their warm, outdoor PE kit, on a Friday (no shorts please.) A warm coat would also be advisable. Many thanks N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 28th Oct 2020 by Mrs Fox

Spelling Shed- New Lists

I am really pleased to see how many of you have already been on the app! I have now released a few more lists for you to have a go at. Well done and keep up the great work! Mrs Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 26th Oct 2020 by Mrs Fox

Spelling Shed

Spelling Shed is an app which is developed to support children’s spelling and phonetical awareness. It is used throughout the school and has made a positive impact on children’s spelling.

I have put new assignments on Spelling Shed for reception children. These assignments have been set at their current level of phonetic knowledge. The children are familiar with the app as we have used it in school.

Class 1 have been given their Spelling Shed login codes. If they had their blue Reading Record, the code was stuck in the back of their book. If they did not have their book in school, their code was stuck onto a blue piece of card and given to the children.

Many thanks

N.Fox

5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Oct 2020 by Mrs Fox

The Dark,Dark Street

Class 1 have really enjoyed making their houses for the dark, dark street in the “FunnyBones” story. They had to cover their boxes with paper, paint their boxes and make a roof, windows and doors for their houses. They all worked extremely hard and produced some fantastic pieces of work!

6 years ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2020 by Mrs Fox

Class 1’s P.E. Challenge Update.

All of Class 1 have been doing extremely well with their P.E. challenge. They are all extremely motivated to run as many lengths of the playground, as they can, in 3 minutes. Max has managed to run a fantastic total of 16 lengths, closely followed by Grace with 14 lengths.