Seahorse
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Years 1 and 2 Teacher - Miss Varney
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2025 - 2026
How do Jewish people celebrate Passover?
This half term, the children learned about the Jewish festival of Passover and why it is an important celebration for Jewish people. We compared different Jewish and Christian festivals and explored the Torah, noticing how it looks different to the Bible. The children also learned about the Seder plate and the special foods used during Passover, before designing their own. To end the unit, the children took part in a Passover meal, helping them understand the celebration in a meaningful and memorable way.
During our RE morning, we learnt that Buddhists try to live in a calm and kind way. We found out where Buddhists live and who Buddha was. We even tried meditation to help us feel peaceful, just like Buddhists do.
We listened to one of Buddha’s stories called The Kind Elephant. It taught us that helping others and being kind makes the world a better place. After talking about how we can show kindness in our school and in our lives, we learnt about the lotus flower, which is a very special symbol in Buddhism. The lotus grows in muddy water but stays beautiful, just like kindness in a messy world.
To remember this, we made our own lotus flowers and wrote kind actions on the petals. We learned that Buddhism teaches us to be kind, peaceful and thoughtful.
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Be Bright Day – Road Safety Awareness
This week, we took part in Be Bright Day to raise awareness about road safety as we head into the darker months. The children came to school dressed in bright, colourful clothing to remind us all how important it is to be seen when out and about. Thank you to everyone for supporting this important message - our Seahorse class looked amazing!
What does the Nativity story teach Christians about Jesus?
During this half term, we learned all about the Nativity story and why it is so important to Christians. We explored the Christian season of Advent, discovering why a candle is lit each Sunday as Christmas approaches. The children showed great understanding as they retold the Nativity story and discussed its meaning. To complete the unit, they created their own Nativity stables, including Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in the manger.
Exploring Chromatic Art in Seahorse Class
This half term in Art, we have been learning about chromatic art and how colours can create impact. The children explored warm and cool colours, discovering how they contrast and work together to make striking compositions. Our final pieces were inspired by the artist Ted Harrison and the class has loved experimenting with his vibrant style and use of colour. It’s been a fantastic journey of creativity and expression!
Thank You for Joining Our Book Look!
We had a wonderful time welcoming parents and families into our classroom for our recent Book Look.
It was a fantastic opportunity to share the children’s hard work and celebrate their learning together. The children were so proud to show off their books and achievements and it was lovely to see everyone engaging and enjoying the experience. Thank you for your support - it means so much to us!
What do my senses tell me about the world of religion and belief?
This half term, we explored our five senses and thought about why they are important. We learned how Hindus use their senses during worship, especially when using a puja tray. The children explored a murti and discovered what it means to Hindus, as well as learning what can be found on a Hindu shrine. To finish the unit, the children used their creativity to design and make their own Hindu shrines, thinking carefully about the objects included and their meanings.
2024 - 2025
We have been reading all about the brilliant adventures of Traction Man and his trusty sidekick, Scrubbing Brush. The children really enjoyed the "comic" style storybook and knowing that Traction Man had an outfit for any emergency! To support their independent writing, the children used their imagination and some random items from the classroom to re-enact one of Traction Man's adventures. A lot of fun was had!
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