PYP Inquiry - Early Years Foundation Stage - Little Moles

This term, Little Moles have dived into the theme "Sharing the Planet," focusing on the central idea that people take responsibility and care for living things. Guided by our core texts, The Tiny Seed and The Mess That We Made, the children have investigated the basic needs of plants, animals, and humans to understand how we are all connected. We have been busy identifying how our actions affect the environment, from recognising how waste impacts the sea to reimagining "found objects" by building 3D "Recycled Gardens". Through these hands-on activities, the children are beginning to see how responsible consumption can turn "the mess" into something beautiful.

To put our learning into action, we have established care routines where the children take turns watering plants and using a "Care Calendar" to track their responsibilities. We also explored the concept of Change by sequencing the life cycle of a plant, using new vocabulary like sprout and bloom to describe the transformations we observed. The children even reflected on their own growth, comparing their progress this year to the journey of a tiny seed. By working together to build "mini-habitats" and kindness signs, our young learners are discovering that they have the power to keep our world healthy and thriving.

PYP Inquiry - Early Years Foundation Stage

This term,  we have been busy continuing exploring  "How the World Works", where we shifted our focus toward the central idea that patterns help us understand the world. Building on our previous learning, we dove deep into the concept of Change, investigating how and why patterns evolve over time. Using beautiful core texts like Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go and My Butterfly Bouquet, the children explored the rhythmic patterns of nature. A highlight of our term was observing the natural cycle of life firsthand; we watched with fascination as our tiny caterpillars transformed into beautiful butterflies, helping us recognize that change is a constant and predictable part of the natural world.

In addition to observing nature’s beauty, we explored the concept of Responsibility by looking at how the patterns we observe can help us make better choices for our planet. We discussed how identifying weather patterns helps us prepare for the day—like choosing the right clothes for a cloudy morning—and how these observations extend to caring for our environment. Whether it was organizing our classroom by colour and shape or learning how traffic light sequences keep us safe, the children are beginning to see themselves as active participants in their community. By understanding these connections, we are empowering them to use what they know to act responsibly and care for the world around them.

PYP Inquiry - Key Stage One

This term the children have been exploring the transdisciplinary theme, "Sharing the Planet." It has been an inspiring journey as the children explored how their actions and choices impact the world around them, focusing on the central idea - "Communities have a shared responsibility to work together." The children started the term by looking at how working together helps us care for the world. Students completed "school improvement tours". From this they worked collaboratively to mind-map and design "Community Hero" posters to promote ways to improve and look after our school environment. They enjoyed learning about the tough topics of deforestation and plastic pollution, learning how our individual choices can protect or harm natural habitats and our oceans. We used the core texts 'Dear Earth' and 'The Lumberjack's Beard' to "step into the shoes" of characters and understand the emotional and physical impact of environmental changes. The children didn't just learn about problems the world faces - they worked on solutions! Our action for  this term included: Completing a litter pick of the school grounds, writing "Promise Letters" to the Earth and taking part in a sponsored walk to raise funds to adopt an endangered animal. The children thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Howletts Wild Animal Park, learning about the habitats of animals and how they are adapted to these habitats. The children's behaviour was exemplary throughout the whole visit, all accompanying staff were incredibly proud of the children's knowledgeable and principled approach to the visit. It has been wonderful to see the students grow into Caring and Thinking global citizens, realizing that even small hands can make a big difference in protecting our shared planet. 

PYP Inquiry - Year 6

Year 6 have focused on the Transdisciplinary Theme, "Where We Are in Place and Time", this term. Our Central Idea, Past civilisations shape present-day systems and technologies, has enabled students to learn about the incredible innovations of the Islamic Golden Age. By investigating the function of ancient societal structures, students discovered how the systematic preservation of knowledge — pioneered by scholars like Al-Zahrawi — acted as a vital foundation for modern medicine and surgical tools. Through the specified concepts of Change and Connection that guided our lines of inquiry, the children have become historical detectives, tracing the evolution of healthcare from medieval hospitals to our modern-day NHS. This journey has led to a profound understanding: our current world isn't built from scratch, but is a bridge connected to the legacy of the past. Whether they were applying for a patent for an ancient invention or analysing global healthcare data, the students have realised that by understanding the innovations of those who came before us, we are better equipped to make informed, creative decisions for our future.