KS1 Creative Curriculum Overview Autumn 2015

Why ‘Superhero or real life hero?’

Throughout all our topics we aim to:•Create challenging learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum.•Encourage children’s natural curiosity about the world, and show an interest in geographical communities.•Provide opportunities for expression and creativity.•Motivate through unique experiences.•Embrace ‘learning without limits’ through dedicated child-led learning and risk-taking.

How you can help our learning at home

We hope that this quest will be a journey of personal reflection and imagination. Your children will be encouraged to ask questions that encourage a deeper understanding of the learning they do in school, so our main advice to support learning at home is to ask a wide range of questions. It is through asking children to explain their thinking or understanding that children begin to piece together the knowledge they have taken in. Once children have learnt a concept in school ask them to share it with you and see if you can do something with this knowledge. For instance, if children have learnt about landmarks around the world you could explore landmarks closer to Wells. Or, if we have looked at superhero costumes spend a day dressing up and being ‘incredible’.

If you think you might have some suitable materials for a ‘Superhero HQ’ role play area that you would like to share with us, or if you have any skills, expertise or knowledge you would like to share please pop in and see your child’s class teacher. Our homework, as always, will support learning completed in class and will go home on a Friday ready to be completed by the following Thursday.Key Dates and EventsThese are provisional dates which may change during the term; we will let you know of any changes closer to the time. Please do not hesitate to come and see your child’s teacher with any queries.Tuesday 1st September = First day of termThursday 24th September = CoF AGM @ 8pm in the school hallFriday 2nd October = School photosFriday 2nd October = KS1 film night in the school hall, 6pm – 8pmMonday 5th & Tuesday 6th October = Y2 auditions for the NativityThursday 8th October = Mendip Outdoor Centre tripWednesday 21st October = Last day of term for children & KS1 Superhero dayThursday 22nd & Friday 23rd October = INSET DaysMonday 2nd November = Back to schoolFriday 13th November = Wells CLP PE festival @ Wells Blue School 1.15pm – 3.15pm

(Rowan)Monday 7th December =Nativity performance @ 2pmTuesday 8th December = Nativity performance @ 5.30pmWednesday 9th December = Nativity performance @ 5.30pmThursday 10th December = KS1 Christmas inspire afternoon 2pm – 3pm in classesFriday 11th December = CoF Christmas Fayre in the school hall @ 3.15pmMonday 14th December = School carol service @ St. Thomas’ Church @ 9.45amMonday 14th December- KS1 Christmas party all afternoonTuesday 15th December = KS1 Maths assembly @ 9.15amWednesday 16th December – Singing at Mondyes Court during the morningThursday 17th December – Pantomime tripFriday 18th December – Last day of Autumn Term

Our inspiration for this quest was drawn from a quote by Superman actor Christopher Reeve who said, ‘A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles’.We feel that as Key Stage 1 children explore ‘Superhero or real life hero?’ they will begin to learn about themselves and the world around them. They will have many experiences throughout the quest and will be able to be curious and ask questions to expand their knowledge and understanding of what a hero is and what they do. This quest will encapsulate a wide range of curriculum subjects and allow for the development of crucial key skills all based around the exploration of heroes and their related concepts. Children will become the experts as they become a super hero for Stoberry HQ to explore their given super hero missions through a wide range of experiences.

Welcome back! We hope you have had a good rest over the Summer holidays and are ready to begin a new and exciting year in KS1. This term we are on a mission to become Superheroes. We will consider the qualities of a superhero, both fictional and non-fictional, and complete secret missions throughout the quest.

Art and MusicAs Artists we will be creating ‘Pop art’ in the style of Andy Warhol showing us as superheroes and onomatopoeic words in comic book style. We will continue our weekly singing sessions with Kate Lynch exploring music inspired by superheros. In class the songs and music children will be learning, will again explore timbre, tempo and dynamics. We will also consider how music can create and change mood.

R.EWe will be considering the question ‘Why are some times special?’ Exploring people and places will help children develop an international mindset understanding the beliefs of others whilst developing awareness of their own nationality and beliefs. We will then move on to preparing for Christmas and our Key Stage Nativity play.

Design and Technology and ICTAs Designers we will be focusing on the designing and making process that is required to produce a superhero vehicle. We will explore a range of mechanisms as part of this process. We will use Purple Mash to create animations and comic strips. We will use websites to research and will use digital photography to capture our moments of discovery.

P.EChildren will develop a range of gross and small motor skills within PE lessons through multi-skills, gymnastics and swimming. Please make sure your child has a PE kit in school at all times. Also as the weather will still be chilly please ensure your child has a warm tracksuit to wear for outdoor PE.

GeographyOur new topic provides an excellent platform for children to enquire about and explore the world around them. As Geographers we will be flying around the world noting famous landmarks on our travels. We will learn about the countries and cultures of the landmarks. HistoryAs Historians we will look at famous superheroes of the past and how they have impacted our lives today.

EnglishIn English we will continue to follow the Read Write Inc. and Talk for Writing programmes and support children in developing their confidence with phonics, reading and writing. We will also use English within our creative curriculum lessons to ensure that all children are given wider, extended writing opportunities linked to our theme.

ScienceAs Scientists we will be exploring forces and how they affect objects through pushes or pulls. We will explore the human body and gain an understanding of how to keep ourselves healthy. We will also be looking at which material would make the best superhero cape.

PSHCEOur new theme will be ‘New Beginnings’. We will experience different cultural identities and consider what different people think about our past and our future prospects. This theme will encourage our children to see themselves as valued individuals. In the second half of term we will be moving on to thinking about ‘Getting on and Falling Out’. We will be considering the qualities we look for and need to develop in order to have and be a good friend.

MathsWe will continue to practise our Olympic Maths, mental maths challenges and Rockstars times tables once a week. Please see separate sheet for details.

We look forward to sharing our learning with you each step of

the way! KS1 Team