Learning 2-8
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very day is a new adventure for children at St Peter’s 2-8. The children are given a new theme each term centred around a high-quality text which immerses children in learning. Our thematic approach helps children to become ‘experts’ in their theme, which unfolds and develops throughout the term.
Adventures on our doorstep In the autumn term, Reception embarked on an adventure around the school campus to discover all things related to the number ‘1’. They enjoyed visiting Mr Walker’s office, where they found one Head Master wearing one tie. Well done Reception!
Year 2 learnt about Australian animals including wombats, koalas and kangaroos. Mrs Mckie answered their weird and wonderful questions and the children learnt fascinating facts about these special creatures. Did you know Wombats can run 25mph and have cube shaped poo?!
Reception also had a go at scrumping apples from Mr Walker’s garden! Reception used their teamwork skills to reach the apples on the taller branches. They then carried their apples back to school to chop them into a yummy, stewed apple treat.
The children also learnt about the importance of protecting the habitats of Australian animals in January 2020, when we heard about the terrible bush fires in Australia.
Mrs Mckie’s Virtual Talk Our family of schools love to help each other learn and grow. In the autumn term, Year 2 had a special virtual talk with Mrs Mckie from St Peter’s 13-18 Science Department. 24 || The Peterite 2020-21
Resilient Romans Year 3 engaged in some innovative activities in the autumn term to support their learning theme, the Resilient Romans. They underwent serious training at Forest School to discover what life might have
