TERM 1 AND 2 PROJECT 

Childhood

This term, our topic is 'Childhood', where children will explore what life was like for children in the past and compare it to their own experiences today. We will learn about the different stages of human life, important family events, and how families can be represented through a family tree. The children will investigate historical artefacts, discover how toys, homes and daily life have changed over time, and find out about life in the 1950s. Through stories, discussions and hands-on activities, pupils will develop their understanding of the past and learn how people's lives have changed over the years

Project	Childhood
English	Grandad's Island (Narrative), The Day The Crayons Quit (Persuasive Letter), Little Read Reading Hood (Traditional narrative)
Maths	Place value, Addition and subtraction, Shape,
Geography	Our local area, changes over time, using simple maps, directional language,
History	Changes within living memory, life in the 1950's, comparing past and present, historical artefacts,  stages of human life
Religious Education	What do Christians believe about God is like?
Collective Worship	Value: Compassion
Science	What are materials? - Natural materials, human-made materials, identification an classification, properties of materials, venn diagrams, testing and recording Human senses - Labelling body parts, similarities and differences, investigating our sense of touch
Design Technology	Shade and shelter
Art and Design	Colour creators Funny faces and fabulous features
Music	Pitched percussion
Computing	Staying safe online
PSHE	Mulberry Bush Social and Emotional Curriculum

 

PE days this term are: Tuesday (Outdoor) and Friday(Outdoor).

Forest School: Thursday morning (please come to school dressed in Forest school clothing!)

 

Home learning

Homework will be set on a Friday. Activities and reading logs can be accessed via our online learning platform, Learning with Parents. 

Log on to TTRS or Numbots to practice your times tables and number bonds. Try to do this 5 minutes a day - it really makes a difference! Log in details can be found in your home learning journal. 

Reading Books

We hope that you will be able to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day. Children in Green phonics group onwards will have 2 phonic books we are currently reading in class in their bags to read each night. Please ensure these are in your child's bag each day so they can be changed when we begin the next text.

Every Friday we will have a library session during which your child will choose a new reading book to take home or continue with one they are already reading. Books cannot be changed for a new text unless the previous one is returned.

Autumn Term 2026

Collective Worship

Our value for the autumn term is Compassion, inspired by the words of wisdom from Colossians 3:12:“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Throughout the term, we will explore what it means to notice the needs of others and respond with care. We will think about noticing a need, reflecting on Jesus’ teaching in Luke 14, which encourages us to put others first. We will learn about showing compassion to those who are searching for love and belonging, inspired by Luke 15:1-10, where Jesus reminds us how precious every person is. We will explore what it means to be a good neighbour, considering how our actions can make a positive difference to those around us. We will think about having generous hearts, looking at ways we can care for people in our local community and support those in need. We will reflect on putting on the right attitude, guided by Colossians 3:12, and consider how compassion can be shown through our words and actions each day. We will also learn about reaching out to those who may feel left out or overlooked, inspired by Luke 17:11-19, and explore how forgiveness and mercy are important expressions of compassion. As part of our learning, we will celebrate Harvest, giving thanks for the gifts we have received and thinking about how we can share those blessings with others through generosity, kindness, and service.

In Autumn Term, our Prayer Space will focus on Compassion, encouraging children to notice the needs of others and respond with kindness, generosity and understanding. Through activities such as Helping Hands, children will reflect on practical ways they can support people at home and school, while Walking in Their Shoes will encourage them to think about how others might be feeling and how they can help. Prayer for a Friend and Compassion Candles will provide quiet opportunities for children to pray for those who may be lonely, worried or unwell, helping them to develop empathy and care for others.

RE

This term in Religious Education, we are exploring the question: What do Christians believe God is like? Through stories from the Bible, including The Lost Son (sometimes called The Prodigal Son) and Jonah and the Great Fish, children learn about Christian beliefs that God is loving, forgiving, kind, fair and caring.

The children will investigate how these stories help Christians understand God and how these beliefs influence the way Christians live their lives. We will discuss themes such as forgiveness, saying sorry, showing kindness to others and making positive choices. Pupils will have opportunities to reflect on their own experiences of forgiveness and friendship, ask thoughtful questions, and consider what they can learn from these stories for themselves.

Through storytelling, discussion, drama, art and creative activities, the children will develop their understanding of the Christian concept of God and explore how Christians express their beliefs through prayer, worship and acts of love and care for others

Summer Term 

Collective Worship 

Our value for the summer term is Friendship, inspired by the words of wisdom from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Encourage one another and build each other up.” Throughout the term, we will explore what true friendship looks like in action. We will think about sticking together, reflecting on Proverbs 18:24 which reminds us that “there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” We will learn about encouraging one another, returning to 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and its call to lift each other up. We will explore supporting one another, using the story in Luke 5:17–39, where friends work together to help a man reach Jesus. We will think about making time for each other, inspired by Luke 10:38–42, where Jesus shows the importance of stopping and being present. And we will practise learning to listen, guided by Proverbs 17:17 which teaches that “a friend loves at all times.” This term we will also celebrate Pentecost, the moment when the Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ friends like a rushing wind and dancing flames, filling them with courage, joy, and the power to share God’s love with the world. It’s a story of friendship, teamwork, and the amazing things that can happen when people come together with kindness and purpose

RE

Summer 2:Does visiting a synagogue help a Jewish child feel closer to God?

Next term, we will begin exploring our final Big Question of the year, continuing with Judaism as our focus religion: Does visiting a synagogue help a Jewish child feel closer to God? We will start by thinking about places that are special to us and why they matter. The children will share ideas such as the beach, the park, and their bedrooms, explaining that these places feel calm, safe and important to them. This reflection will help us understand how a place can hold meaning and help someone feel peaceful or connected.

We will then explore why the synagogue is a special place for Jewish people, and how visiting it might help Jewish children feel closer to God through prayer, learning and being part of their community.

We are also looking forward to our own trip to visit a local synagogue in Oxford, where the children will have the chance to see these ideas come to life in a real place of worship.

Summer 1

In RE this term, our focus religion will be Judaism, and our Big Question is “Is Shabbat important to Jewish children?” We will learn why Shabbat is such a special weekly celebration, linking it to the Ten Commandments and the idea of resting because God rested on the seventh day. We will explore how Jewish families prepare for Shabbat, such as tidying the home, cooking food in advance, and setting the table with candles, challah bread and grape juice. We will look at the celebrations and rituals, including lighting the Shabbat candles, sharing a family meal, singing blessings, and enjoying peaceful time together without work or technology. We will also learn about the symbolism of these traditions, for example how the candles represent bringing light and peace into the home. Throughout the unit, we will link this learning to our own experiences by reflecting on days that are special to us, how we prepare for them, and what we believe makes time with family and friends meaningful.

Pupil Voice:

• Finn: My special day is Saturday because I play football for Chadlington. 
• Augustin: I like the weekends because I play games on my tablet. 
• Vadym: Mondays are the best because I go swimming. 

We then explored key traditions of Shabbat, including enjoying a peaceful Shabbat meal on Friday evening, visiting the synagogue to pray and learn with their community, and spending special time with family while honouring the Sabbath by resting from work and technology. We also learned about Havdalah, the beautiful ceremony that ends Shabbat with blessings, spices and a braided candle to mark the start of a new week.

The class discussed why these traditions matter to Jewish children. They shared that Shabbat helps families feel calm, connected and thankful, and gives children time to rest, play and enjoy being together.

Pupil voice:

• Bohdan said, “Shabbat is important because families get to be together without rushing.”

• Finn shared, “I think Jewish children like going to the synagogue because it feels special and they learn stories from the Torah.”

• Rapha added, “Havdalah is my favourite part because the candle and spices help you remember Shabbat even when it ends.”