KS1 & EYFS Celebration
UNCRC Article 14 (freedom of thought, conscience and religion).
This week, our EYFS and KS1 children joined together for a wonderful shared learning session to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 – the Year of the Horse. The children learned about the origins of the Chinese zodiac and how the twelve animals earned their places through the traditional zodiac race story. They were especially excited to find out what makes the Horse such an important and symbolic animal in Chinese culture.
To deepen our understanding of this special celebration, the children took part in a range of hands-on activities. We enjoyed a fantastic food‑tasting experience, trying a variety of traditional Chinese dishes and exploring new flavours and textures.
The children also got creative with themed crafts, making paper lanterns, Chinese dragons, and paper‑plate horses. These activities helped bring the celebration to life and gave everyone a chance to express their creativity while learning about Chinese traditions.
