Our Year 1 children have been diving into the wonders of our oceans.
Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, the ‘protector of the seas’, the children have been discovering the incredible creatures that live in our oceans. They have also been learning about the importance of protecting these precious habitats, drawing on Sir David Attenborough’s powerful messages about plastic pollution.
One of our favourite experiences so far was our trip to East Head beach. The children worked brilliantly together in a sandcastle-building competition, creating an impressive 120 sandcastles between the two classes before watching the incoming tide wash them away.
The adventure continued as the children explored the beach and sand dunes, discovering the fascinating creatures and plants that make this coastal environment so special. They were thrilled to find hundreds of slipper limpet shells and a whole oyster shell... although, sadly, there was no pearl inside! These discoveries deepened their understanding of coastal habitats and the importance of protecting them.
Inspired by their visit, the children returned to school eager to make a difference. They designed eye-catching posters to raise awareness of the dangers of plastic pollution and to encourage others to take care of our oceans and the creatures that call them home. Their thoughtful messages showed just how much they had learnt about becoming responsible ocean protectors.
Animals are our friends and we need to protect our oceans and seas.
Ella
The children have had a wonderful time exploring the mysteries of our oceans, but our adventure is far from over!
After half term, we will be blasting off into space to explore the wonders of our solar system to find out what makes our universe such an extraordinary place. We cannot wait to see where our curiosity takes us next.
We have to look after the creatures that live in our oceans because the ocean is their home and we need to speak up for them.
Elizabeth
