TERM DATES
2025-2026
8th Sept-17th Oct
3rd Nov-12th Dec
5th Jan-13th Feb
23rd Feb- 2nd Apr
20th Apr-29th May
8th June-17th July
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​Bookings for
Block 4 2025–2026 term
are now open
If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to email us at contact@pastelandsmudge.com
we’re happy to help!
Class List and Info
KS1 (ages 5-7)
English
1 A Week Challenge
Tue 11:00–11:45
​Children will enjoy a weekly story and take part in a fun activity. We will explore favourite books such as Handa’s Surprise, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Dogger, The Day the Crayons Quit, Not Now, Bernard and Funnybones. Through shared reading, discussion and a creative activity, children will build early comprehension, vocabulary and confidence in speaking and writing.
Knowledge Explorers
Weekly Themed Lessons
Wed 10:00–10:45
​Help your child explore the world with exciting, hands-on learning! Each week we dive into a new topic—space, the ocean, weather, animals, history and more—through stories, videos, discussion and simple activities.
KS2 (ages 7-11)
English
Once
Maurice Gleitzman
Tue 12:00–12:55
​Explore this powerful and moving story set during World War II, following Felix’s journey of courage and hope. Learners build comprehension, inference and empathy, developing strong discussion and writing skills while exploring character, theme and historical context.
Art
Rebel Art
Thu 12:00–12:55
​Explore how artists use art to share powerful messages and stand up for what they believe in. Inspired by Banksy and Keith Haring, learners experiment with symbols, slogans, stencils and bold colour, creating their own message-based artwork while building confidence in visual communication and creative expression.
UKS2/LKS3 (ages 9-13)
Humanities
The Inferno: A Journey, Not a Place
Wed 10:00–10:55
​Explore Dante’s world as a way to understand medieval beliefs, morality and ideas about justice. Through history, RE and ethics, learners examine how people in the past explained right and wrong, the role of guidance and consequence, and how values shape behaviour. Lessons use discussion, mapping, and reflection to connect historical thinking with modern life.
Geography
Development & Urbanisation
Wed 11:00–11:55
Explore how towns and cities grow and why development looks different around the world. Learners investigate urbanisation, quality of life, population change and inequality, using maps, case studies and discussion to understand how human choices shape places and communities.
History
The Tudors
Wed 12:00–12:55
Step into the dramatic world of the Tudors and explore power, religion, daily life and royal drama. Learners investigate key figures and events, building historical enquiry, source analysis and chronological understanding while discovering how Tudor decisions shaped England’s future..
KS3 (ages 11-14)
English
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
Tue 14:00–14:55
We Continue our study of this powerful story set in Nazi Germany, exploring themes of courage, loss and the power of words. Learners develop analysis, essay writing and critical reading skills through close study of characters, narrative voice and historical context, bringing depth and confidence to their English work.
Creative Writing
Tue 12:00–12:55
Unlock your imagination through weekly writing challenges that explore character, setting, description and dialogue. Learners build confident writing voices, stronger vocabulary and storytelling skills as they experiment with different genres—from suspense to fantasy to real-world drama. A supportive space to create, share ideas and develop crafty, compelling writing.
Art
Culteral patterns
Tue 11:00–11:55
​Explore pattern and design from around the world, inspired by Islamic geometry, African textiles and Mehndi art. Learners develop drawing accuracy, repetition, symmetry and design skills while researching cultural meaning and creating their own patterned tile or digital moodboard.
KS4/GCSE (ages 14-16)
English
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austin
Wed 15:00–15:55
We continue our dive into Austen’s world of wit, romance and social expectation while building confident analysis, essay writing and exam-ready reading skills. Learners explore themes, context, character development and Austen’s sharp narrative voice, developing strong critical responses and a clear understanding of this classic GCSE text.
Sociology
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Tues 10:00–10:55
Explore big questions about identity, power and inequality while discovering why people behave the way they do. Learners investigate rules, opportunity, crime, deviance and social research, building confidence through real-life case studies and discussion. A perfect foundation for anyone considering GCSE Sociology, or who simply loves understanding how society works.
Art
Social Commentary
Tues 13:00–13:55
Explore how artists use images and words to communicate powerful messages about the world around us. Inspired by Barbara Kruger and Banksy, learners develop conceptual thinking, symbolism and visual communication skills, creating a bold poster-style artwork that responds to a social or cultural issue of their choice.
All Levels
Watercolour
Minibeasts and Bugs
Wed 9:00–9:55
Discover the tiny world of insects through watercolour as you paint beetles, moths, ladybirds and dragonflies. Learners build confidence with fine detail, colour layering and brush control, creating vibrant studies inspired by nature and close observation.
Inspire
Learn From the Artist
Wed 11:00–11:55
Explore bold colour, pattern and expressive style through the work of Romero Britto, Laurel Burch, Henri Matisse, Olimpia Zagnoli, Gustav Klimt and Maya Hayuk. Each week, learners experiment with a new artist’s approach, building creative confidence, visual skills and personal style through fun, hands-on projects.
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Around the World
Thu 10:00–10:55
Explore global fashion through textiles, colour, pattern and cultural meaning, learning how designers draw inspiration respectfully from different traditions. Students develop research, design and illustration skills while creating thoughtful outfit designs inspired by one chosen culture or textile, focusing on appreciation, not imitation.
Draw
From Head to Toe
Thu 11:00–11:55
Learn how to draw the human figure step by step, starting with proportion and structure before focusing on hands, feet, arms and legs. Students build confidence as they progress to drawing full figures in a range of poses, developing observation, accuracy and movement in their artwork.
