You can travel the seas, poles and deserts and see nothing. To really understand the world, you need to get under the skin of the people and places. In other words, learn about geography. I can’t imagine a subject more relevant in schools. We’d all be lost without it.
A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. National Curriculum for Geography, purpose of study
Year 2 Highlights: Smiles, Growth & Fun!
As we reach the end of this school year, we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on what a lovely year it has been in Year 2. It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has flown by! Our classrooms have been filled with laughter, learning, creativity and so many...
World Environment Day 2025
As you remember, last month we had a school assembly about World Environment Day, which was on June 5, 2025. This special day was celebrated all around the world to remind us how important it is to take care of our planet. This year’s theme was “Beat Plastic...
Year 4: “Explorers”
This half term, Year 4 have been learning about famous explorers in history and geography, focusing on polar adventurers like Ernest Shackleton or Matthew Henson. In English, we read Ice Trap!, the gripping true story of Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition, using it to...
A Trip to the Cutty Sark: Learning Like Real Sailors!
Today we went to Cutty Sark with our adults and our friends. This term we are learning about Christopher Columbus and the Seven continents so it was a great for us to go and see a real life ship for the first time! Some of us have never been on a ship so it was nice!...
Our trip to Cutty Sark – exploring like real adventurers!
Today, Delaunay hopped on the DLR for an exciting adventure to the Cutty Sark. We’ve been learning all about continents, oceans, and Christopher Columbus, so we stepped into the shoes of sailors who have travelled the world! The Cutty Sark is a real-life clipper ship...
Tasting tea, making bread and volcanic eruptions
This half term, we read Cloud Tea Monkeys. This book is about a girl named Tashi who lives in a village below the tea plantations where her mother earns a living. In our first lesson, we got to taste different types of tea. We discussed the appearance, aroma, flavour...
A Colourful Week of Courage, Creativity & Curiosity
This week has been full of excitement, creativity, and reflection as we marked a very special occasion—the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It was a memorable day where we came together to remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought in the war. We spoke about...
“From Magic Paintbrushes to World Maps
What a fantastic week it’s been in Year 2, filled with creativity, curiosity, and lots of learning!In English, the children have been diving into the story of The Magic Paintbrush. They’ve been retelling the tale not only through speaking but also through dance —...
A Year Two Trip to Tower Bridge: exploring history and connections
A huge thank you to our amazing parents for coming along and supporting us on this trip! Your encouragement, patience, and just being there for us made the experience even more special. From helping us prepare to cheering us on every step of the way, we couldn’t have...
Nature Comes to Life: Our Visit to the Soanes Centre
This term, we’ve been learning all about habitats—from forests and grasslands to ponds and wetlands. The children have explored the different creatures that live in these environments and how they are perfectly suited to their homes. But nothing beats seeing it all in...