Foundation Subjects

History

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.    

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.  

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.  

Art

In Art this half term, the children will be drawing and experimenting using a range of lines and shapes.  They will create an observational drawing using their knowledge of mark making and materials they have previously used.   

PE

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

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