History

Comparing St Helens in the past to now.

Know how the local area is different to the way it used to be a long time ago. 

Differentiate between things that were here 100 years ago and things that were not.

Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality 

Changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life (Mining) 

1. St Helens- compare 100 years ago to now. How has St Helens changed from photographs  
2. Glass works- When did the glass works start in St Helens? Why is St Helens famous for glass work?Pilkington glass, United Glass.  Information abou the World of glass 
3. Coal Mining in St Helens. 
4. History of St Helens Rugby League Football Club  
5. Children to write a leaflet based on the History of St Helens. 

The children will begin the half term by comparing photographs of St Helens from 100 years ago to now.  We will link back to our prior knowledge and links to our recent Geography work and talk about what Human features the children can identify.  Within the half term, we will also look at jobs that people in St Helens used to have compared to now and we will also discuss the glass and coal mining from the past.  We have got a planned visit from an ex-coal miner.   We will place men’s rugby league and women’s rugby league on a timeline.    

St Helens in the past Knowledge mat

RE

 Why is Jesus special to Christians?  

This half term we will discuss the importance of the very first Christmas to Christians.  The children will sequence the story and the important roles that various characters played within the story of Jesus.  We will talk about traditions that Christians do to celebrate Christmas.  We will finally talk about how Christians believe that Jesus was a gift given to them by God.  

• The nativity story. 
• Beliefs about Jesus as God incarnate 
• Christmas 

PSHE

This half term incorporates Anti Bullying week which begins on Monday 10th November.  In Year 1, we will have a focus on what bullying is and the impact this can have.  

Health and Well-being 

Describe how they feel using appropriate vocabulary, recognising what different emotions might look/feel like. 

Describe situations which may provoke certain feelings. 

Describe their own qualities and strengths and recognise something they want to get better at. 

Describe their bedtime routine, explaining why sleep is important. 

Explain how rest and relaxation affects our bodies, including mental functions. 

Identify examples where they could use relaxation to help manage difficult emotions. 

Understand that germs can be spread via our hands. 

Know how to wash their hands properly. 

Know the three things they need to do when out in the sun to keep safe. 

Know people can be allergic to certain things and how to help with an allergic reaction. 

Understand that there are a range of people who help to keep us healthy. 

Art

This half term in Art, the children will be learning all about making a mark and creating their own self-portraits. We have been exploring the language of art by describing different types of lines—such as straight, curved and zigzag—and using string and chalk to practise drawing them with good control. The children have enjoyed experimenting with a variety of mark-making techniques, including responding to music to create expressive lines and patterns. They have also been working carefully to colour neatly using different media, selecting colours that match their own features. By applying a range of marks and techniques, the children have created unique and detailed self.

-portraits that celebrate their developing artistic skills.  

-Show knowledge of the language and literacy to describe lines. 

-Show control when using string and chalk to draw lines. 

-Experiment with a range of mark-making techniques, responding appropriately to music. 

-Colour neatly and carefully, featuring a range of different media and colours. 

-Apply a range of marks successfully to a drawing. 

PE

Gilcrest sports will teach the children on a Wednesday afternoon.  This half term, the children will focus on Indoor Athletics and Fairytale Dance.   

Indoor Athletics

Throwing using a sitting chest push- small ball  

 Jumping bending knees and pushing off – being competitive to improve distance  

 Speed bounce/jump over a throw down strip, cone, spot Leaping developing co-ordination  

 Skipping – stepping though the hoop- two feet or one at a time  

 Vertical jump – co-ordination of banana splat tap- jumping at various heights  

 Co-operate and compete on own and in a team in various running games  

Fairytale Dance

Computing

In computing, the children will develop their basic computer skills of how to log on and safely shutdown a computer, they will practise using a mouse with increasing confidence to double click, open various applications and how to manipulate an application window by moving and resizing.

Music

In Music we will learn our Nativity songs