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Due to an unexpected boiler breakdown, there is currently no heating in the school building. For health and safety reasons, the school will be closed today, Monday 5th January, and tomorrow, Tuesday 6th January 2026. We are working urgently to resolve the issue and we will provide updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Mrs. McCormack, Headteacher.

St Joseph's Roman CatholicPrimary School

To grow daily in God's love, blossoming in His will

History

Year 1 and 2 

Home Learning Task

We have asked the children to bring in their favourite toy on Thursday to share as part of our new history topic on toys.

At home, please help your child to write or record why this toy is their favourite.

Children can complete this in one of the following ways (choose what suits them best):

Task Options 

Year 1

  • Draw a picture of their favourite toy

  • Write 1–2 simple sentences about:

    • What the toy is

    • Why they like it

Sentence starters (optional):

  • My favourite toy is…

  • I like it because…

Year 2

  • Draw a picture of their favourite toy

  • Write 2–4 sentences explaining:

    • What the toy is

    • Why it is their favourite

    • When or how they like to play with it

Sentence starters (optional):

  • My favourite toy is…

  • It is special to me because…

  • I like playing with it when…

Miss Winnard’s Favourite Toy

My favourite toy is my teddy bear, Sunny.
I like it because it is soft and cuddly.
It makes me feel happy and safe.
I have had it for a long time and it reminds me of when I was little.

 

This is Sunny!

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