YR Butterflies class

Our topic this term was Let's Explore and What makes us special.

We have explored ourselves and our families and what is the same and what is different between us and our friends. We have made self-portraits and family portraits to show our teachers and peers. We have also been talking about where we live and who we know in our families and communities.

We have explored our new environment and how to look after it, which linked to our Religion and World Views topic 'Creation', where we looked at the creation story and how God looks after the world and all that lives in it.

In maths we have explored matching, sorting and started our number learning. We have practiced writing our numbers as well as make patterns and building with different shapes.

We are looking forward to exploring our new topic next term and making more amazing progress in our learning

Year 1 Squirrels Class

During our engaging Childhood project, we embarked on an exciting journey to learn words and phrases related to the passage of time. Our exploration involved examining various artefacts that provided us with a glimpse into what childhood was like in the past and how it has evolved over the years.

We delved into the six stages of life, which allowed us to understand the different phases we all experience. By investigating timelines, we not only learnt about significant events but also created our own family trees, connecting our personal histories to the broader narrative of childhood.

One of the highlights of our project was discovering what everyday life was like in the 1950s. We explored aspects such as shopping, transport, family life, and, of course, childhood itself. Through photographs and online sources, we learnt about the significance of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, which marked a pivotal moment in British history. This event helped us appreciate the cultural context of that era and its impact on childhood experiences.

To further enrich our understanding, we used maps to explore how places have changed over time. This activity sparked lively discussions about the similarities and differences between childhood today and that of the 1950s. We reflected on how advancements in technology, changes in family dynamics, and societal shifts have influenced the way children grow up.

Finally, we consolidated our learning by creating knowledge organisers for children who are about to study the topic of childhood. 

We hope that our project not only deepened our knowledge but also fostered a sense of curiosity about the past and its relevance to our lives today.

Year 2 Owls class

This term, we have been learning all about exploring the lives of significant people who have helped to shape the world we live in today. In our history lessons, we learned what makes someone significant, what they did, and the impact their actions had on others. 

As part of this topic, the children discovered the inspiring stories of Neil Armstrong, Christopher Columbus, Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks and Mary Anning. They were fascinated to learn how each of these individuals made a difference in their own unique way and how their achievements still affect our lives today. Throughout the unit, the children produced a range of exciting work, including posters, fact files, biographies and diary entries, allowing them to develop both their historical knowledge and their writing skills. 

Art 

In art lessons, the children explored colour and creativity. We began by learning about primary and secondary colours and used colour wheels to mix primary colours to create secondary colours. This hands-on approach helped the children to develop a strong understanding of colour mixing. 

We also studied the work of famous artists, including Vincent Van Gogh and Georges Braque. The children compared their artwork by looking closely at themes, colours, compositions, objects and textures. They shared thoughtful ideas about what they noticed and expressed their own preferences. 

In addition, we explored the work of Wassily Kandinsky and his famous abstract pattern designs—some of which can even be seen displayed around our school! Inspired by his style, the children created their own artwork using a range of brightly coloured paints, experimenting with patterns and shapes. The final pieces were vibrant, creative and full of expression.