St John's Church of England Primary School

Year 1/2 Autumn 2 2025

 Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to take this opportunity to share an exciting glimpse into what your children will be learning over the coming weeks!

In Literacy, we are thrilled to dive into the enchanting story of Lizzie and the Birds. This book will serve as inspiration for our own creative writing pieces, where the children will channel their imaginations and write from the perspective of a tornado. It’s bound to be a whirlwind of fun! Our literacy sessions will also tie in with our Art lessons, where we’ll explore the fabulous collage work of Mark Hearld and create their own masterpieces inspired by the themes of the book.

In Maths, we will continue honing our addition and subtraction skills with effective strategies to build their confidence in problem-solving. We will also delve into all things time-related, ensuring we all become experts by the end of the term!

Our Science lessons will reveal the magic behind fizzy drinks, introducing the children to the scientists who make such delightful bubbles possible.

Towards the end of this half term, we will be busy bringing together various subjects as we create and perform our nativity shows! Keep an eye on Class Dojo for dates and details coming your way soon.

Thank you for your continued support.

Warm wishes,

The Key Stage One Team