The tables below outline our school themes for the last three academic years.
This table shows the learning themes for this academic year, 2019-2020.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | Why am I special? | How do we celebrate? | Who lives in a house like this? | What will you find in the water? | What did people eat on VE day? | How can I win a medal? |
| Year 1 & 2 | What do you find under a leaf? | Why did London burn down? | What is Australia like? | Who lived in a castle? | Why is VE day special? | What is happening in 2020? |
| Year 3 & 4 | How have rainforests changed over time? | What was life like in Ancient Benin? | How have the Ancient Greeks influenced life today? | What makes Italy an appealing destination? | How did different people celebrate VE day? | Why is Japan an ideal country to host the Olympic Games? |
| Year 5 & 6 | Why are rivers important to the global community? | How has theatre evolved over time? | How did the Roman invasion change Britain? | Why do we remember World War Two? (Part 1) | Why do we remember World War Two? (Part 2) | How will the Tokyo Olympics compare to past Olympic Games? |
This table shows the learning themes for last academic year, 2018-2019.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | What am I fantastic? | How shall we remember? | Will you read me a story? | What happens when we fall asleep? | Why can’t I have chocolate for breakfast? | How will we change? |
| Year 1 & 2 | How does the weather change through the year? | What did animals do to help in WW1? | What is the landscape like in India? | How were houses different in Victorian times? | Why did people visit the seaside in the past? | What can you see from a train window? |
| Year 3 & 4 | What evidence did the first civilisations leave behind? | What is the Christmas Truce? | How did Queen Victoria’s reign influence children’s lives? | What has been the greatest Ancient Egyptian discovery? | How does Russia’s diversity affect those who live there? | Where in the world is Mother Nature most destructive? |
| Year 5 & 6 | How did the sinking of the Titanic impact on safety at sea? | Which battle had the biggest impact on winning WW1? | How do events in America impact on Britain today? | How would our lives be different if we lived in Rio De Janeiro? | How did the Viking invasion change Britain? | How has the British justice system evolved over time? |
This table shows the learning themes for the previous academic year, 2017-2018.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | What is special about me? | Why are those lights shining so brightly? | Where in the world can I send a postcard? | What happens to a chicken’s egg? | Did dinosaurs live in Hawkinge? | Why is a caterpillar always hungry? |
| Year 1 & 2 | Where am I? | What did children play with long ago? | How is Australia different to the UK? | Why did the fire of London spread? | What is life like on an island? | What was it like to live in a castle? |
| Year 3 & 4 | How has our local area changed over time? | Who or what can be found in the rainforest? | What do the Mayans and Aztecs have in common? | What is beyond the North Sea? | What is life like in Italy? | How have the Ancient Greeks influenced life today? |
| Year 5 & 6 | What makes Britain ‘great’? | What has been the impact of theatre throughout history? | Why are rivers important? | How has life in China changed over time? | Why do we remember World War 2? | How did the Roman invasion change Britain? |
