Autumn Term Information
The topic for this term is ‘Celebrations’.
During this term we will be learning all about different celebrations. What do you celebrate? How do people celebrate on this day? What special food or clothing is it traditionally worn on this day? We will be doing many activities based on our topic including:
- Bonfire night safety posters
- Making poppies for Remembrance Day
- We will learn about Hanukkah and Christmas. We will discuss the similarities and differences along with the stories behind some of the traditions.
- Making Christmas biscuits
Important Dates
Visit from Rev. Darius TBC
Parent Engagement 01/12/26 2:30
A visit to the V & A museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green 15/12/26
EYFS Winter Concert’ 10/12/26
Christmas Party 18/12/26
Curriculum
Pupils in Reception are taught in accordance with the Department for Education’s early years foundation stage guidance. Topics are chosen to reflect pupil interests and needs.
Further information relating to curriculum is available on request – please contact the academy.
INSET Days for this term are:
- Tuesday 1st September
- Wednesday 2nd September
- Monday 2nd November
Pupils should not attend school on these days.
The first day back after the summer holidays for pupils is Thursday 3rd September 2026.
The first day back after the October half term for pupils is Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
Bank Holidays
Christmas Day: Friday 25th December 2026
Boxing Day: Saturday 26th December 2026
New Year’s Day: 1st January 2027
INSET Day for this term is:
- Monday 4th January
Pupils should not attend school on this day.
Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional dates below:
Eid Ul-Fir: Tuesday 9th March 2027
The first day back after the Christmas holidays for pupils is Tuesday 5th January 2027.
The first day back after the February half term for pupils is Monday 22nd February 2027.
Bank Holidays
Good Friday: Friday 26th March 2027
Easter Monday: Monday 29th March 2027
INSET Days for this term are:
- Monday 12th April
Pupils should not attend school on this day.
The first day back for pupils after the Easter holidays is Tuesday 13th April 2027.
The first day back after May half term for pupils is Monday 7th June 2027.
Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Monday 17th May 2027 for school closures for the celebration of Eid Ul-Adha.
Bank Holidays
May Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31st May 2027
Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 30th August 2027