Pathfinders - Find A Way!
Our learning pathways are individual, yet inter-connected, leading children on a journey of discovery!
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What will we be learning this year?
Autumn Term 2026
Topic Names: Mobile Mystery/Paddington's Passport/Zero to Hero
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We start the year with our communication topic, 'Mobile Mystery', where we learn about the development of telecommunication. Pupils will learn about early methods of communication, leading to the invention of the telephone and the mobile phone.
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Then, we move onto our Geography essentials unit, 'Paddington's Passport', where we learn about contrasting locations: Peru and London.
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Lastly, we move on to the culture topic, 'Zero to Hero', which focusses on heroes and heroines, both past and present, who have overcome major challenges in life and become inspirational figures.
Novel Study: Marvellous Messages: The History of Communication, A Bear Called Paddington & Send for a Superhero
Spring Term 2027
Topic Names: Royal Patrons/ Land Ahoy/ Powhatan People
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To start the Spring term, we focus on our competency unit, 'Royal Patrons', in which we will learn about the story of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.
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Our conflict topic, 'Land Ahoy', focusses on science and geography. The science element is based around sound, speed and motion and begins by exploring how things move, linking with a pirate’s journey around the continents and oceans. The unit concludes with an introduction to sound, focusing on sources of sound and the relationship between distance and volume. Threaded through is the theme of behaving responsibly, with consideration for others.
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Next, we will study the competency unit, 'Powhatan People', which is all about the story of Pocahontas.
Novel Study: The Cat and the King, Peter Pan & The Story of Pocahontas
Summer Term 2027
Topic Names: Going Wild/The Wordsmith
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The first project of the Summer term has a conservation theme. 'Going Wild' focusses on living things, humans and animals.
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To end the year, our competency unit, 'The Wordsmith, has a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Ignatius Sancho, who is famous for his literary work and music compositions, and for being a key advocate for the abolition of slavery.
Novel Study: The Most Important Animal Of Them All, Gorilla & Before She Was Harriett
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"We continue to provide opportunities for our Year 1 and 2 children to learn through play, whilst preparing them for more structured lessons as they move through school."
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Our Class Bible Story - The Good Samaritan
Our classes each have their own Bible Story, which helps to teach and remind the pupils about the skills and traits we recognise in their class.
In our Pathfinders class, we study the Bible story 'The Good Samaritan' and learn about the importance of kindness and compassion towards others. This story teaches us to look differences and to help those in need, showing that true love knows no boundaries. We focus on how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives, encouraging a spirit of generosity and empathy within our community.
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