--- title: "Blog" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:class-1/page:3" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of Which materials are absorbent?](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/gallery/class-1-different-materials/643.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-10-10-30-00-which-materials-are-absorbent) 10 November 2023 #### [Which materials are absorbent?](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-10-10-30-00-which-materials-are-absorbent) Which materials are absorbent? In Science this week Class 1 investigated different materials. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-10-10-30-00-which-materials-are-absorbent) [![Image of Number patterns](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/gallery/class-1-number-patterns/634.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-20-10-30-00-number-patterns) 20 October 2023 #### [Number patterns](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-20-10-30-00-number-patterns) One more! Year 1 have been looking at number patterns. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-20-10-30-00-number-patterns) [![Image of Using our 'inspectacles'](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/gallery/c-ass-1-traditional-tale-little-red-riding-hood/624.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-13-10-30-00-using-our-inspectacles) 13 October 2023 #### [Using our 'inspectacles'](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-13-10-30-00-using-our-inspectacles) Year 1 have been working hard on retelling our traditional tale Little Red Riding Hood. We then used our ‘inspectacles’ to proof read & edit our narrative. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-13-10-30-00-using-our-inspectacles) [![Image of Autumn scavenger hunt](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/gallery/class-1-autumn-scavenger-hunt/613.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-06-10-30-00-autumn-scavenger-hunt) 6 October 2023 #### [Autumn scavenger hunt](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-06-10-30-00-autumn-scavenger-hunt) We went on an autumn scavenger hunt to identify different natural things we see in autumn! [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-10-06-10-30-00-autumn-scavenger-hunt) [![Image of Little Red Riding Hood story sequencing](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/gallery/class-1-the-little-red-riding-hood-story/609.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-29-10-30-00-little-red-riding-hood-story-sequencing) 29 September 2023 #### [Little Red Riding Hood story sequencing](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-29-10-30-00-little-red-riding-hood-story-sequencing) In English we sequenced the little red riding hood story and then drew a story map! [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-29-10-30-00-little-red-riding-hood-story-sequencing) [![Image of ‘Thankful playdoh’](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/gallery/class-1-thankful-playdoh/607.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-22-10-30-00-thankful-playdoh) 22 September 2023 #### [‘Thankful playdoh’](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-22-10-30-00-thankful-playdoh) We used our reflection area and our ‘Thankful playdoh’ to make models of things we are thankful for - ‘ I made a spider because I am thankful they catch flies’ [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-22-10-30-00-thankful-playdoh) [![Image of Identifying object materials](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/images/600.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-18-10-15-00-identifying-object-materials) 18 September 2023 #### [Identifying object materials](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-18-10-15-00-identifying-object-materials) We looked at different materials in Science and identified different class objects and the material they were made from! ![](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/images/images/600.jpeg) [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-18-10-15-00-identifying-object-materials) [![Image of What a wonderful first whole week in Class 1!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2024-02-15_at_15.23.48.png)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-15-15-30-00-what-a-wonderful-first-whole-week-in-class-1) 15 September 2023 #### [What a wonderful first whole week in Class 1!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-15-15-30-00-what-a-wonderful-first-whole-week-in-class-1) We spent our first whole week together following our new class routines, timetable and continuing to explore our new learning environment inside and outside. Our morning routine of settling in and warming up to learning consists of a self register, book vote and for Y1 tricky word practice. I… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-15-15-30-00-what-a-wonderful-first-whole-week-in-class-1) [![Image of What a fantastic first few days in Class 1!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2024-02-15_at_15.21.52.png)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-08-15-15-00-what-a-fantastic-first-few-days-in-class-1) 8 September 2023 #### [What a fantastic first few days in Class 1!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-08-15-15-00-what-a-fantastic-first-few-days-in-class-1) We spent our first few days together learning new routines, names and exploring our new learning environment inside and outside. Our whole school focus for English, PSHE, RE and Art this week was the beautifully illustrated 'Flower Power' by Caroline Wedd. We were lucky to have Caroline visit… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-09-08-15-15-00-what-a-fantastic-first-few-days-in-class-1) ![St. Andrew's CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/logo/St-Andrews-footer-logo.png) ### St. Andrew's CE Primary School Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth B79 0AP 01827 373 266 © Copyright 2024–2026 St. Andrew's CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/splash/Screenshot_2026-09-21_2.46.56_PM.png)