St John's Church of England Primary School

Year 1/2 Spring Term 1

Dear Parents and Guardians,

What an exciting start we have had to the Spring half term! Our adventure began with an extraordinary visit to St John’s, where a UFO was spotted landing in the KS1 playground! This thrilling event has sparked our imaginations and inspired our Literacy work. The children are busy writing newspaper reports about the unusual sighting, and they will also be exploring the delightful book Man on the Moon, where they will look at how to write instructions.

In Science, Design Technology, and History, we are diving into the fascinating world of Neil Armstrong and the Space Race. The children are discovering the significance of this remarkable period in history, as well as the materials that astronauts need for their journeys. To bring this to life, we will be designing our very own moon buggies, and the Challenge Area will be space-themed!

In Maths, we are consolidating our understanding of addition and subtraction, ensuring that our foundations are strong before we embark on the concepts of multiplication and division.

Our RE lessons will focus on sacred books and how they inspire and support various religious beliefs, helping the children to appreciate the diversity of faith in our world.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to sharing more of our learning adventures with you!

The Key Stage 1 Team