Curriculum Enrichment Projects
Enrichment Project Opportunities Throughout the Year
Across all six terms, children are invited to complete an optional extra‑curricular project linked to their current topic. These projects give pupils the opportunity to explore their learning in greater depth, express their creativity, and develop independence.
To support every year group, we offer a dedicated in‑school project session each term, giving pupils access to resources, guidance and a focused environment to help bring their ideas to life. These sessions encourage confidence, curiosity and pride as children plan, create and present their work.
Spring 1
Year 3 – Rocks, Relics and Rumbles
Year 3 explored rocks, fossils, volcanoes and earthquakes, learning how natural forces shape our planet.
Year 4 – Misty Mountains and Winding Rivers
Year 4 learned about mountain environments and river systems, discovering how landscapes are formed and how water moves through the river journey.
Year 5 – Investigating Our World
Year 5 developed geographical skills through map work, fieldwork techniques and global studies, deepening their understanding of human and physical geography.
Year 6 – Frozen Kingdom
Year 6 studied the polar regions, exploring the climates, wildlife and challenges faced by both animals and historical explorers.
Oak Class – Model Rockets
Oak Class designed and built model rockets using bottles and card, combining creativity with early engineering thinking.
Autumn 2
Year 3 – All About Plants
Year 3 learned how plants grow, what they need to survive and the vital role they play in ecosystems.
Year 4 – States of Matter
Year 4 explored solids, liquids and gases, learning how materials change state through heating and cooling.
Year 5 – Properties and Changes of Materials
Year 5 examined materials based on their properties and investigated both reversible and irreversible changes.
Year 6 – Adaptations
Year 6 discovered how plants and animals adapt to survive in different environments.
Oak Class – Sensory Jars
Oak Class created calming sensory jars, exploring colour, movement and texture to support emotional regulation and imaginative design.
Autumn 1
Year 3 – Through the Ages
Year 3 explored how life changed from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, comparing tools, homes and daily life.
Year 4 – Invasion
Year 4 investigated Romans, Vikings and other groups who settled in Britain and how these invasions shaped culture and society.
Year 5 – Groundbreaking Greeks
Year 5 learned about the achievements and influence of ancient Greece, including democracy, mythology and early scientific ideas.
Year 6 – MAAFA
Year 6 studied African history, heritage and resilience through the reflective and powerful topic of MAAFA.
Oak Class – The Wizard of Oz
Oak Class explored The Wizard of Oz, using the story to inspire creativity, storytelling and cross‑curricular learning.