Autumn 2 2025
What a wonderful half term we have had in Key Stage One. Our Poles Apart Topic is certainly a favourite with the children. We began the term with a wonderful immersion day learning all about penguins. The children learnt about the life cycle of a penguin, made giant nests for our Penguins in Forest Schools and crafted an amazing Pingu from modelling clay.
We have learnt all about the North and South Poles, what type of clothes to pack on an Arctic adventure and been exploring the Summer with Olaf. The children made a paper mache globe and positioned the continents and North and South Poles too.
Our Science learning has linked really well to our topic too. We have been learning about the Seasons, the changes in the leaves and trees and the weather throughout the seasons. The children have also been investigating the hours of daylight throughout the year too.
We have enjoyed our RE topic on Christianity and enjoyed a visit from the 'Open the Book' team from St. Peter's Church who re-enacted The Nativity story for us all.
Our Artist day this half term focused on Matisse. The children spent the day learning about his style and re-creating pieces inspired by his work.
Alongside all our usual learning, we have enjoyed practising and performing our Christmas Show, which was a huge hit and have made Christmas cards, seasonal calendars and salt dough decorations. Our Christmas party and Christmas lunch was enjoyed by all the children and we also managed to fit in a Now Press Play Arctic Adventure experience. What fun.
We look forward to our next topic about Australia and we wish you all a very, merry Christmas.
What are we learning about this half term?
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