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English- Talk 4 Write
As part of our English learning, the children took part in a Talk for Writing unit inspired by the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London.
Using a model text based on this significant historical event, the children learned to retell the story through actions and oral rehearsal, building confidence with new vocabulary and storytelling techniques.
To fully immerse themselves in the narrative, they engaged in role play, stepping into Thomas Farriner’s bakery to re-enact the moment the fire began. This drama work helped deepen their understanding of character, setting, and emotion.
Alongside this, the children created striking pieces of art to represent the fire’s movement and impact, bringing their writing to life visually.
The combination of talk, drama, and art enriched their experience and inspired them to produce thoughtful, imaginative written work.
Using a model text based on this significant historical event, the children learned to retell the story through actions and oral rehearsal, building confidence with new vocabulary and storytelling techniques.
To fully immerse themselves in the narrative, they engaged in role play, stepping into Thomas Farriner’s bakery to re-enact the moment the fire began. This drama work helped deepen their understanding of character, setting, and emotion.
Alongside this, the children created striking pieces of art to represent the fire’s movement and impact, bringing their writing to life visually.
The combination of talk, drama, and art enriched their experience and inspired them to produce thoughtful, imaginative written work.
History - Great Fire of London
As part of our History unit on the Great Fire of London, the children took part in a Talk for Writing project inspired by the events of 1666. They explored the story of the fire through rich vocabulary, sequencing activities, and oral storytelling, before planning and writing their own versions of the events. To deepen their understanding, they immersed themselves in role play, stepping into the shoes of Thomas Farriner and other key figures of the time. Our reading corner of the classroom was transformed into Farriner’s bakery, where the children acted out the moment the fire began.
Through art, they also recreated dramatic scenes of the fire using mixed media, bringing the sights and colours of the Great Fire to life.
This cross-curricular approach helped the children to connect emotionally with the history and develop their storytelling skills with real purpose and enthusiasm.
Through art, they also recreated dramatic scenes of the fire using mixed media, bringing the sights and colours of the Great Fire to life.
This cross-curricular approach helped the children to connect emotionally with the history and develop their storytelling skills with real purpose and enthusiasm.
Art inspired by Andy Gouldsworthy
As part of our art and outdoor learning, the children explored the work of British artist Andy Goldsworthy, known for his stunning creations made entirely from natural materials. Inspired by his use of leaves, stones, twigs, and flowers, the children ventured outside to gather their own materials and create beautiful, temporary artworks in the natural environment.
This hands-on project encouraged creativity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation of nature. The children carefully considered shape, pattern, and texture, experimenting with balance and composition as they designed their own nature-inspired pieces. Just like Goldsworthy, they embraced the idea that art doesn’t always last forever—and that sometimes, the process is just as meaningful as the final result.
In addition, the children explored the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London through a variety of artistic techniques. They used sketching to plan their ideas, watercolour to capture the movement and colour of the flames, and collage to build textured scenes of burning buildings and smoky skies. These expressive pieces complemented their history and English learning beautifully, allowing the children to bring the story of 1666 to life through art.
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect both natural and historical themes through creativity and to see how different forms of art can help us express ideas, stories, and emotions.
This hands-on project encouraged creativity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation of nature. The children carefully considered shape, pattern, and texture, experimenting with balance and composition as they designed their own nature-inspired pieces. Just like Goldsworthy, they embraced the idea that art doesn’t always last forever—and that sometimes, the process is just as meaningful as the final result.
In addition, the children explored the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London through a variety of artistic techniques. They used sketching to plan their ideas, watercolour to capture the movement and colour of the flames, and collage to build textured scenes of burning buildings and smoky skies. These expressive pieces complemented their history and English learning beautifully, allowing the children to bring the story of 1666 to life through art.
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect both natural and historical themes through creativity and to see how different forms of art can help us express ideas, stories, and emotions.
Maths
In Maths, our Year 1 and 2 children have been busy exploring number bonds through fun, hands-on activities.
Using dominoes and interactive tuff tray setups, the children have been matching pairs, spotting patterns, and using practical resources to deepen their understanding of number bonds to 10, 20, and beyond.
These engaging activities have helped make abstract concepts more concrete and enjoyable.
We’re especially proud of some children who have confidently progressed to learning their number bonds all the way up to 100!
The use of play-based learning has really supported both confidence and fluency with number facts across the class.
Using dominoes and interactive tuff tray setups, the children have been matching pairs, spotting patterns, and using practical resources to deepen their understanding of number bonds to 10, 20, and beyond.
These engaging activities have helped make abstract concepts more concrete and enjoyable.
We’re especially proud of some children who have confidently progressed to learning their number bonds all the way up to 100!
The use of play-based learning has really supported both confidence and fluency with number facts across the class.
Religious Education (RE)
As part of our RE learning, we visited the cathedral to explore the key events of the Easter story. Moving through different parts of the cathedral, the children learned about the significance of each stage—from Palm Sunday and the Last Supper to the crucifixion and resurrection. Each space provided a meaningful backdrop for reflection, discussion, and storytelling. The visit helped bring the Easter narrative to life, deepening the children’s understanding of its importance to Christians and encouraging thoughtful conversations about hope, sacrifice, and new beginnings.
World Book Day 2025
To celebrate World Book Day, we took part in a variety of exciting activities that brought our love of reading to life! We began the day with a lively scavenger hunt in the library, where children worked in teams to search for clues hidden among the bookshelves—helping them discover new authors, titles, and genres along the way.
Later, we enjoyed a special paired reading session with Herons class, where older and younger pupils came together to share stories and enjoy books as reading buddies. It was a lovely opportunity to build confidence and community through reading. We even linked books to our maths learning, using sets of ten storybooks to explore division in a fun and practical way.
The day was a brilliant celebration of books, learning, and the joy of sharing stories with others.
Later, we enjoyed a special paired reading session with Herons class, where older and younger pupils came together to share stories and enjoy books as reading buddies. It was a lovely opportunity to build confidence and community through reading. We even linked books to our maths learning, using sets of ten storybooks to explore division in a fun and practical way.
The day was a brilliant celebration of books, learning, and the joy of sharing stories with others.
