Year 1 Ruby Class

Mrs Reed	Mrs Sherwood	Mrs Moth
Class Teacher	Teaching Assistant	Teaching Assistant

Autumn Term One

This term, Year 1 have been exploring the topic of Stable Structures in Design and Technology. The children learnt what makes a structure strong and steady, experimenting with different shapes and materials to discover how to build for stability.

They applied their new knowledge when constructing and drawing famous London landmarks, carefully considering how the real buildings stand tall and secure. The class also enjoyed making mini basketball hoops, testing how to balance and add weights to keep their structures upright during play.

The children used all these skills to design and create their own stable pencil pots. They planned their ideas, chose suitable materials, and built with care to ensure their finished products were both sturdy and functional. It was wonderful to see their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in action!