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 | |
| Autumn 1 | Where would you like to go? | Who do you think you are? | |
| Autumn 2 | Where would you like to go? | How do we remember? | |
| Spring 1 | Would you like to be a superhero? | Do you wish you were here? (focussing on Brazil) |
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| Spring 2 | Which superheroes help us every day? | What was Whitehaven like 100 years ago? |
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| Summer 1 | Does a fish live in a jungle? | Do all heroes wear capes? |
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| Summer 2 | Does a fish live in a jungle? | Do all castles have moats? |
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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 | |
| Autumn 1 | What makes me special? | Can a meerkat live in the North Pole? |
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| Autumn 2 | What makes me special? | How did Victorians celebrate Christmas? |
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| Spring 1 | What did the hungry caterpillar eat? | How can we be healthy? |
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| Spring 2 | What is a festival? | How does the weather change? |
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| Summer 1 | Do you like to cuddle up with a book? | Do you wish you were here? (focussing on Australia) |
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| 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!
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Autumn 1 |
Creative Writing Week - Pirates take over the school |
Creative Writing Week - What's in the egg? |
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Autumn 1 |
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Maths Problem solving afternoon with Cumbria Primary Teacher Training in Year 2 |
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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? |
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Autumn 2 |
Kindness week looking at PSHE |
Anti-bullying week looking at how we should respect each other |
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Autumn 2 |
Christmas Crafts developing Art and Design |
Christmas Crafts developing Art and Design |
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Autumn 2 |
Christmas nativities developing Performing Arts / Drama |
Christmas nativities developing Performing Arts / Drama |
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Spring 1 and 2 |
Bright Stars Project developing our Enterprise skills/British Values |
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Spring 1 |
U Dance Festival (Year 2) developing Performing Arts |
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Spring 1 |
Number Day |
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Spring 1 |
Safer Internet Day developing Computing skills |
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Spring 2 |
World Book Day developing a love of reading |
U Dance festival (Year 2) developing performing arts |
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Spring 2 |
Global Christianity Week developing our RE and Geography skills |
Global Neighbours week looking at different cultures across the world |
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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 |
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Summer 1 |
World Fairtrade Day raising awareness of PSHE issues |
Whitehaven Music Festival - voice speaking competition |
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Summer 1 |
British Science Week |
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Summer 2 |
PE week including healthy eating (Phunkyfoods) |
PE week including healthy eating (Phunkyfoods) |
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Summer 2 |
Whole school art project looking at a famous artist |
Year 2 whole school production developing Performing Arts / Drama skills |
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Summer 2 |
Year 2 whole school production developing Performing Arts / Drama skills |
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