KS1 and KS2 at Preston Primary School 2016-2017
Year 1 / 2
Year 3 / 4
Year 5 / 6
Autumn 1
Time Travelling Toys
Driver Subject: History
Value: Independence
Children will explore the differences between toys that we use
today and toys from the past. They will write their nonchronological report about toys that will be displayed at an
exhibition at Paignton library.
This is your Life
Driver Subject: Art
Value: Creativity
Children will be creating a character, become portrait artists and
authors. They will create a high quality text that includes a range of
text types and genres involving their created character.
Autumn 2
Night Owls
Driver Subject: Science
Value: Respect
Children will learn about nocturnal animals found in Great
Britain to produce an information text about one of these
animals. Alongside this, they will learn about habitats and how
we can support the wildlife found in our locality.
Out of this World
Driver Subject: Science
Value: Creativity
Children will be writing their own Space Adventure stories. They
will learn about Space and our Solar System and research into
famous people who have had an impact on our understanding
of Space.
Keep Calm and Save Lives
Driver Subject: Science
Value: Responsibility
In light of a number of high profile incidents in the national news
regarding coast safety, children will be enthused and encouraged about
how to not only keep themselves safe at the beach and coastal areas but
also how to help save the lives of others. They will create a high quality
group book of reports.
To Infinity and Beyond
Driver Subject: Science
Value: Independence
To celebrate Tim Peake’s well documented stay aboard the International
Space Station, the children will be learning all about space, discussing
the possibility of life on other planets and creating descriptive writing
based in the setting of space.
Location, Location, Location
Driver Subject: History/Geography
Value: Creativity
Children will be given the opportunity to market their own home. As
well as learning about the history and geography of local areas They will
become estate agents and will learn the skill of selling properties which
includes persuasive writing, presentation and creating a business
identity.
Rotten Romans
Driver Subject: History and Art
Value: Teamwork
Children will learn what is was like to live in Roman times, what they ate,
their jobs and what they did in their spare time. Children will create
Roman themed artwork and write a diary from the point of view of a
Roman Soldier.
Inspirational People
Driver Subject: Religious Education
Value: Respect
Children will learn about a selection of inspirational people. Ranging
from religious and historical figures to modern day heroes, children will
be writing biographies of their lives.
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Baker’s Dozen
Driver Subject: Geography
Value: Responsibility
Following a trip to Tesco for the Farm to Fork experience, the
children will learn about the work that goes into producing the
food we eat and where and how it is grown in the UK. They will
write their own instructional recipes using local produce.
Full Steam Ahead
Driver Subject: History
Value: Respect
Children will explore the impact of Isambard Kingdom Brunel on
our local transport system following a trip on the Dartmouth
Steam Railway. They will learn about how important
engineering developments have changed the way we live today.
Into the Wild
Driver Subject: Geography
Value: Creativity
Children to write their own poetry linked to our local
environment (Dartmoor, seaside) taking inspiration from a local
poet and storyteller who uses nature within their work.
Coding Instrumental!
Driver Subject: Music/Computing
Value: Determination
Children will use the computer program Scratch to create an interactive
on screen instrument. They will then be challenged to create musical
pieces using programming. Children will also learn about the different
types of instruments and famous pieces of music.
Harry Potter and the map of betrayal
Driver Subject: Geography
Value: Teamwork
Children will become authors of short stories based on the characters
from Harry Potter using the writing style of JK Rowling. Children will base
their stories on a betrayal and how teamwork can be a very useful tool.
The Christmas Truce
Driver Subject: History
Value: Respect
Children will explore the causes and events of the First World War
before leading a whole school remembrance service. Children will also
design and create a Christmas decoration to be sold at the Christmas
Fayre.
Preston Against Sewage
Driver Subject: PSHCE
Value: Responsibility
Children will be learning about our local sea-life and ecosystem. They
will explore in-depth the impact of pollution on our local sea-life and
what can be done to help. Following an in depth investigation,
children will visit the Houses of Parliament and 10 Downing Street.
Dragon’s Den: Make £5 Blossom
Driver Subject: Citizenship
Value: Teamwork
Children will be given £5 to invest in a product with the intention of
making a profit. All money raised will be donated to our focus charity
Surfers Against Sewage.
How to Train Your Dragon
Driver Subject: History
Value: Independence
Children will explore the life and times of the Vikings. They will learn
about their culture and religion and write their own story in the style
of a Viking Saga.
Minecraft
Driver Subject: Computing
Value: Determination
Children will explore in depth coding and how it works through the
use of Minecraft. They will create a virtual school which will be used to
inspire some creative play-script writing.