Key Stage 1
Phase Leader KS1
Eduardo Serra
Year 1
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser – 2025-2026
The latest Year 1 Learning Update!
In English, we began the term diving into traditional tales. Specifically looking at the Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark. We have now moved on to diary entries and recounts, with a specific focus on writing the diary entry from the point of view of the Big Bad Shark.
In Maths, we began revisiting place value, specifically the 10s column. We are now moving on to looking at money and time. We will be using a lot of hands on apparatus, including coins, notes and clocks.
In Science, we will be learning all about the world of plants, as well as discovering the work of Beatrix Potter.
In DT, We will be exploring how our fruits and vegetables grow and get to our plates. We will also be diving into all the food groups, leading up to making a healthy sandwich at the end of the learning.
In Humanities, our topic ‘At the Seaside,’ we have begun learning about the history of the UK coast all the way back to war times. Students have been comparing what the seaside was like then, to now. We have a very exciting trip coming up on the 2nd of July to the Brighton Seaside that students are very much looking forward to.
A big well done on everyone for their Phonics Screening Check!
The year 1 team would like to remind you that even though it is nearing the end of the year, we still expect students to reading be at home regularly and returning their reading records with a comment in it every Wednesday.
Year 2
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser – 2025-2026
The latest Year 2 Learning Update!
Over the next few weeks Year 2 will continue with their Topic of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ concluding in an amazing sightseeing river boat trip on the River Thames.
In English, the children are going to be reading the text ‘Butterfly Park’ by Elly MacKay and the children will innovate their own stories inspired by this lovely story.
In Maths, the children will be learning about statistics and gathering data.
In Science, Year 2 will continue our new topic of ‘Animals and Living Things’! We will be exploring animal’s habitats and what animals need to survive.
In DT, we are going to use our designs to create our hand puppets! Everyone is very excited to create their final pieces.
In Humanities, we are continuing our learning about Tokyo and London and comparing the two cities through their history and geography. In History we will be looking at historic leaders from both countries. In Geography we will be exploring Japanese culture and the important festivals that take place while comparing them to festivals that happen in the UK.
Please remember to bring a water bottle to school, especially on the very warm days.
