Themes

We teach much of the National Curriculum through creative themes that excite and inspire the children. Some subjects are taught as stand alone subjects where this is not possible. We have recently revised our themes in line with the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1. Throughout Key Stage 1, we follow a rolling two year themed programme. Our themes are enhanced through visits, workshops, theatres, visitors and themed days in school. Also for the curriculum in the Early Years Foundation Stage is also based around topics and we follow the Development Matters areas of learning. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and unique to the needs of our children.

Click on the links below to see how we teach our curriculum for each Year Group.

Term	EYFS theme	Key Stage 1 theme	Parents Information Sheet
Autumn 1	Where would you like to go?	Who do you think you are?
Autumn 2	Where would you like to go?	How does the world celebrate?
Spring 1	Would you like to be a superhero?	What was Whitehaven like 100 years ago?	Reception Parent Information Spr 1 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Spr 1
Spring 2	Which superheroes help us every day?	Do you wish you were here? (focussing on Brazil)	Reception Parent Information Spr 2 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Spr 2
Summer 1	Does a fish live in a jungle?	Do all heroes wear capes?	Reception Parent Information Sum 1 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Sum 1
Summer 2	Does a fish live in a jungle?	Do all castles have moats?	Reception Parent Information Sum 2 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Sum 2

Here are details for Cycle 2 of our topics. This is what children will be learning about during the 2018-19 school year.

Term	EYFS theme	Key Stage 1 theme	Parents Information Sheet
Autumn 1	What makes me special?	Can a meerkat live in the North Pole?	Foundation Stage Parent Information Aut 1 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Aut 1
Autumn 2	What makes me special?	How did Victorians celebrate Christmas?	Foundation Stage Parent Information Aut 2 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Aut 2
Spring 1	What did the hungry caterpillar eat?	How can we be healthy?	Foundation Stage Parent Information Spr 1 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Spr 1
Spring 2	What is a festival?	How does the weather change?	Foundation Stage Parent Information Spr 2 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Spr 2
Summer 1	Do you like to cuddle up with a book?	Do you wish you were here? (focussing on Australia)	Foundation Stage Parent Information Sum 1 Key Stage 1 Parent Information Sum 1
Summer 2	What happened to Jack and Jill?	What happened to the Titanic?

We also plan special curriculum days and weeks focusing on different aspects of the Curriculum. Please find details below of what we learned about last year. This year is set to be even more exciting!

2017-18	2018-19
Autumn 1	Creative Writing Week - Pirates take over the school	Creative Writing Week - What's in the egg?
Autumn 1		Maths Problem solving afternoon with Cumbria Primary Teacher Training in Year 2
Autumn 2	Remembrance Day (Year 2) looking at the History of World War 1	Remembrance Day (Year 2) and looking at why we wear poppies?
Autumn 2	Kindness week looking at PSHE	Anti-bullying week looking at how we should respect each other
Autumn 2	Christmas Crafts developing Art and Design	Christmas Crafts developing Art and Design
Autumn 2	Christmas nativities developing Performing Arts / Drama	Christmas nativities developing Performing Arts / Drama
Spring 1 and 2	Bright Stars Project developing our Enterprise skills/British Values
Spring 1	U Dance Festival (Year 2) developing Performing Arts
Spring 1	Number Day
Spring 1	Safer Internet Day developing Computing skills
Spring 2	World Book Day developing a love of reading	U Dance festival (Year 2) developing performing arts
Spring 2	Global Christianity Week developing our RE and Geography skills	Global Neighbours week looking at different cultures across the world
Summer 1	Hawse End Residential (Year 2) developing outdoor and adventurous activities PE skills	Hawse End Residential (Year 2) developing outdoor and adventurous activities PE skills
Summer 1	World Fairtrade Day raising awareness of PSHE issues	Whitehaven Music Festival - voice speaking competition
Summer 1	British Science Week
Summer 2	PE week including healthy eating (Phunkyfoods)	PE week including healthy eating (Phunkyfoods)
Summer 2	Whole school art project looking at a famous artist	Year 2 whole school production developing Performing Arts / Drama skills
Summer 2	Year 2 whole school production developing Performing Arts / Drama skills

Parents Information Sheet