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What are we learning about in our 'Picture News' sessions?

Summer 2-2026

This is everything we covered in Summer 2. Ask your child what they can remember about these topics?

Week 1: Why do people celebrate different  things in different ways?

News story: This week, people in the UK and across the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha. 

British Value Link: Individual Liberty and Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 2: How can people create hope during difficult times?

News story: Teenage sisters, Tala and Farah Mousa from Gaza, have created a project called Build Hope.

British Value Link: Democracy and Individual Liberty

Week 3:  How can we protect the oceans?

News story: June 8th is World Oceans Day, a time when people around the world  think about how to care for the seas and the creatures living in them.

British Value Link: Rule of Law and Mutual Respect and Tolerance. 

Week 4: Is technology changing childhood?

News story: Film maker, Pixar, has shared that the new Toy Story 5 film will  explore how children are spending more time using screens and digital technology. 

British Value Link: Individual Liberty and Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 5: How does every person count?

News story: India has started one of the world’s biggest counting projects, its national census. 

British Value Link: Democracy and Individual Liberty

Week 6: How much should the weather influence our decisions?

News story: Scientists are monitoring a climate trend called El Niño, which begins in  the Pacific Ocean and can affect weather in different parts of the world. 

British Value Link: Individual Liberty and Mutual Respect and Tolerance. 

Week 7: What makes something popular?

News story: Squishy dumpling toys have become popular with many children in recent months. 

British Value Link: Individual Liberty and Rule of Law.