Class 1 - Spring 2026 - The Great Fire of London
Welcome back to the Spring Term
This term the children will be finding out about events in the past. They will be using a range of resources to find out about ‘The Great Fire of London’ and will learn about significant people. We are all looking forward to the ‘Great Fire’ workshop when the children will be actively involved in drama tasks to find out where the fire started, how it stopped and how London was rebuilt after the fire. As well as being historians, the children will also be exploring different materials in Science and will be designing, drawing and making a building in Design and Technology.
Great Fire of London workshop
This week, the children took part in an exciting drama workshop all about the Great Fire of London. The hall was buzzing with energy as the children stepped back in time to 1666, experiencing what life was like in London during this historic event.
From the very start, the children were highly engaged, listening carefully to the storyteller and joining in enthusiastically with the activities. They loved pretending to be bakers in Pudding Lane, helping to “put out” the fire as well as finding out how the people escaped across the river to safety.
Throughout the session, the children showed fantastic participation and confidence. They listened closely, followed directions beautifully, and worked together to bring each scene to life. The workshop encouraged lots of lively discussion — the children answered questions thoughtfully and shared what they already knew about the fire. Many of them were eager to contribute new ideas and made great connections to their classroom learning.
It was wonderful to see how much new knowledge they absorbed during the session. They learned how houses built from wood helped the fire spread, why the wind made it worse, and how London was rebuilt afterwards.
By the end of the workshop, the children were full of excitement and pride in their learning. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn through play, imagination, and teamwork — and a truly memorable way to bring history to life!
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