Form One Website News Summer 2 2026

We have been busy bees in the last half-term in Form One. We can’t quite believe how quickly the year has flown by!

In English, Mrs Shuttleworth arranged for the amazing author Nizrana Farook to visit us. Nizrana has written five really famous books, including ‘The Girl who Stole an Elephant’. She was born in Sri Lanka, and based all of her books on native animals and her own experiences during her special childhood. We were fascinated by Nizrana’s stories and learnt so many new facts about animals. We were delighted to meet Nizrana again at the end of the day, when she brought some of her super books to give out.

Teacher handing a book to a group of young students in a classroom; kids wearing pink uniforms, colorful classroom posters in the background.

Children in red uniforms sit on the gym floor facing a stage as two presenters speak to them, with a projector screen on the left showing posters.

Collage of travel photos: a mural or poster with an elephant, a person riding an elephant in a green landscape, a child standing beside the elephant, a passenger train on a curved track, and a road scene with a bus or coach in the distance.

In Science, we found out more about sunflower’s life cycle and how they grow each year. We then planted our own dwarf sunflower seeds, hoping they will grow into strong plants. Some of us joked that they also hoped they were ‘naughty seeds’ from the super story ‘The Bad Seed!’

Child planting seeds in small pots at a classroom table with a green seed-tray and planting cards nearby.

Child in red cardigan plants seeds into small pots at a classroom activity tray with seed cards visible on the table.

Display of seed-planting activity cards attached to colorful flower-stem sticks in small pots on a green tray.

In Mathematics, we have been learning about fractions and can now split a shape into halves and quarters, and we are working hard to work out half and quarter of an amount too. A very useful skill to have when sharing out treats at home! We have also been learning about time, focusing on o’clock and half past times. We were really clever and even used our knowledge of counting in steps of 5 to help us count around the clock!

Three students in white uniforms gather around a classroom activity, holding bowls with colored counters.

Group of smiling preschoolers in pink uniforms holding yellow toy clocks in a classroom setting.

Group of young girls in pink checkered school uniforms sitting on a colorful classroom rug, each holding a yellow circular craft object and focusing on an activity in a classroom setting.

In Art, we took time to add our super magnifying glasses and minibeasts onto our beautiful watercolour flower artwork, adding interest by making it 3 dimensional.

Top-down view of a child in a red shirt coloring at a wooden table with printed pictures and a blue tray of small white paper pieces nearby in a classroom.

Child in a red-checkered dress sits at a table, gluing colorful paper pieces onto a drawing of sunflowers in a classroom art activity.

Children in red smocks seated at a table, working on colorful watercolor art projects with flower designs and blue skies on paper.

Also in Science, we really enjoyed finding out about dangerous plants, and plants we should look out for in parks and woods. We made clear posters in pairs, explaining what the plants look like and what dangers they pose to animals and humans. We will be steering clear of Giant Hogweed in the future!

Group of young students in red checkered uniforms sitting around a table, working on craft worksheets with pencils and glue while a teacher helps on the right.

Young children in red-check uniforms sit at a table doing craft activities with worksheets and colored pencils in a classroom.

In History, we enjoyed finding out about the Olympics and where the amazing games originated. We went on to learn about some brilliant Olympians who had won medals for their country. We were particularly inspired by Simone Biles and Sky Brown. Can you remember which sports were their specialism?

Group of young students in red and pink uniforms sit on the floor watching a gymnast on a large monitor in a classroom gym event setting.

Classroom full of young students watching a gymnastics event on a large TV screen, with Olympic imagery visible on screen and colorful classroom decorations around.

In Computing, we enjoyed finding out more about technology and Information Technology with Miss Smith. We went on a hunt around school to find out who was using technology. Can you recall any ways technology has made our lives easier at home?

Teacher sits on a blue chair at the front, pointing, as children in red uniforms sit on the floor watching a projected 'Who Uses It?' slide in a colorful classroom.

In our Focused Show and Tell, we loved sharing all of the amazing gardening we have been doing at home. We have grown fruit, vegetables, planted fairy gardens, found out about seed dispersal, visited garden centres and so much more. We really are a green-fingered bunch!

Girl in a pink dress stands beside a touchscreen displaying two outdoor garden photos as classmates watch.

Girl in a pink uniform reads a book to seated classmates in a bright classroom; a large screen shows a bird on a branch.

Young children sit on the floor facing a large interactive screen showing a garden photo, as a student holds a colorful poster board nearby in a classroom setting.

In Art, we enjoyed finding out about Frida Kahlo’s life, the struggles she overcame and the super art work she produced from her bed. We were inspired by her artwork, so painted lots of pretty flowers and a super face portrait, and put them together to make our own portrait in the style of Frida Kahlo. We even turned Mrs Comer into Frida Kahlo for her leaving card!

Group of young students in red smocks sit around a table painting with watercolors in a bright classroom.

Children in red smocks painting with watercolors at a classroom art table.

Young girl in a red-and-white check uniform colors in a classroom, drawing on a large sheet of paper at a table.

Girl sitting cross-legged on a colorful classroom rug, reading a Frida Kahlo children's book while classmates in red uniforms work at tables in the background.

Children in red smocks painting colorful pictures at a classroom table with cups of paint and brushes.

Children in red smocks paint colorful flower drawings at a classroom table.

Children in red smocks painting at a classroom table; a large screen shows a Frida Kahlo portrait

We used our new watercolour painting skills to make a super front cover for our little ‘Magic Feather’ stories too. We loved feeling like real illustrators, as well as authors!

Children sitting on a colorful number rug, reading booklets together in a classroom.

We were joined by Sienna, an ex-pupil of St Hilda’s, on her Work Experience. We loved working with her, sharing what we were doing, being helped by her and even having our stories read by her at the end of the day! Thank you for joining us Sienna.

Teacher reads a picture book aloud to a group of children sitting on the classroom floor.

In English, we enjoyed a visit to the Grove Theatre in Dunstable, to see the amazing Rachel Bright story ‘The Lion Inside’ come to life. We loved sharing the story and all of the other books in her series at the beginning of Form One, and can now read them all on our own.

Group of smiling young girls in matching pink checkered dresses seated in a theater auditorium with red walls and blue seats.

Three performers pose on a large orange fan-shaped stage prop with desert plants at the front; dark background.

We enjoyed showing off our super work with our families before Sports Day. We couldn’t believe how much we had done during the year!

Teacher and student stand by a table covered with red cards and notebooks during a classroom craft activity.

Family in a bright classroom examining a display of handmade cards and books on a table, with colorful student artwork on the walls and ceiling

Man in a red shirt reaching to hang or adjust a decorative wall display made of sticks and paper tags in a hallway with a bulletin board nearby and a bright ceiling light above.

We had the most wonderful Activity Week with our friends. We joined in with an amazing silk painting workshop with Mrs Fairbairn and the super dance workshop with Ellie, as well as the Mini Maths Market with Form VI, ice-creams from FOSH, House Games, including Sardines, Talent Show and Floor is Lava, and much more! We were so happy, and exhausted by the end!

Group of schoolchildren in colored shirts kneeling on a grassy field, holding ice cream cones.

Classroom scene with children in red smocks standing around a table, viewing a large colorful poster about Phileas Fogg: Around the World in 80 Days on a screen.

Teacher guiding a group of children painting at a table in a classroom art activity.

Group of children in red smocks painting a large white banner at a classroom table.

Group of smiling children in red outfits posing outdoors, with a colorful mural behind them and a brick building nearby.

Group of children in a classroom gym balancing on low beams while adults watch nearby on benches and chairs in a bright room.

Group of girls in pink dresses at an outdoor school event on a green court with bowling pins and inflatable toys nearby.

Group of young children in pink dresses and hats gathered around tables, making crafts at an outdoor event on a green sports court under a sunny sky.

Young girls in pink dresses and white hats stand around a game table outdoors behind a green metal fence on a sunny day, with tennis balls and black tube targets set up on the table.

Smiling group of young children sitting on the floor in a narrow hallway by a window.

Children watching a girl in maroon long-sleeve top walk across a gym bench in a classroom or gym setting with colorful mats and equipment nearby.

Group of smiling children posing together outdoors in front of a large green hedge; one girl in a white shirt stands center, others hug her from sides, holding a small colorful card at the bottom rightbed of the image.

Group of smiling children indoors; a girl in a yellow shirt holds up a green-and-white card toward the camera, others around her.

Front-facing teenage girl smiles at the camera in a hallway, with another girl in a yellow top in the background and coats on hooks to the right.

Children in red caps and colorful outfits play outdoors behind a green fence, displaying circular target stickers on their arms and legs.

Children gather at an outdoor craft booth with colorful animal shapes hanging on a green fence behind them.

Girl in a pink dress standing behind a red table with cups at a small outdoor party by a wire fence and brick building. Flags decorate the fence behind her.

Group of young children in pink uniforms at an outdoor school event, gathered around a craft table with trays and colorful materials in front of a brick school building.

Group of young girls in pink dresses on a bright green sports court, with party tables, balloons and a fence in the background.

Phew! What a term. We have worked so hard in Form One over the year, and it has flown by. Well done, girls. We are so proud of you all. Have a wonderful summer holiday with your families. See you in Form II in September!