Our Topic

Our topic for the Autumn term is 'Communities'. This will include the school community itself (pupils, staff and parents), the local community and the even broader global communities.

Our school communities are important in creating a sense of belonging, helping us develop social and emotional skills, providing us with resources and support and have a positive impact on learning.

Understanding our communities will ensure we are ethical, informed citizens capable of leading fulfilling lives and contribute to society.

Our class books:-

For months the sun has burned down on Lila’s village. It is too hot to gather firewood, or weed the garden. It is even too hot to milk the cow. Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers the secret of rain to her, she sets off to talk to the sky herself.

Lila and the Secret of Rain introduces the topics of natural resources and the impact that extreme weather can have on people’s lives in a tender way that children can relate to. With the added magic of folklore, the African setting sparks interest in our world’s diverse cultures.

Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favourite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift?

This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales.

The Invisible is the story of a young girl called Isabel and her family. They don't have much, but they have what they need to get by. Until one day, there isn't enough money to pay their rent and bills and they have to leave their home full of happy memories and move to the other side of the city.

It is the story of a girl who goes on to make one of the hardest things anyone can ever make...a difference.

And it is the story of those who are overlooked in our society - who are made to feel invisible - and why everyone has a place here. We all belong.

The most magical things can happen even on the rainiest of days...
How many people can you fit under one umbrella? It wasn’t even meant to rain the day the blue umbrella turned up, but for the people who used it that day, they found something more than just shelter: something truly amazing had happened. A community had come together, bound by kindness and friendship.

Errol loves gardening, but he doesn’t have a proper garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things. A chance discovery leads to a solution, but Errol can’t do everything on his own. Luckily, help is near at hand. A heart-warming and inclusive tale about how one small boy’s dream of a garden unites a diverse community in a positive and enriching experience for everyone.

From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this curious lion cub. Now in paperback, this is the first in the acclaimed series of children’s books focused on the way our young animal friends spend a day. Minding his mother and playing with his father, this curious little lion cub can’t help chasing trouble and fun as he explores his corner of our big, blue planet.

Help young children to develop their sense of self and celebrate the things that make them unique with the All About Me series. In this book, Libby gives a tour of her neighbourhood to a boy just about her age whose family is moving in next door. By highlighting neighbourhood safety and activities, Libby makes the boy feel welcome.