Year 2 pupils made a creative and memorable start to their learning about the Great Fire of London through a homework project completed over the Christmas holidays. As part of their history topic, pupils were invited to create a Great Fire of London–inspired piece of work, bringing history to life before lessons had even begun.
The results were impressive, colourful and full of imagination. Many pupils chose to work with cardboard and recycled materials, clearly reflecting the school’s strong commitment to sustainability, a value deeply ingrained in our pupils from an early age. From carefully constructed houses to detailed street scenes, each piece demonstrated both creativity and thoughtful design.
The fire itself was portrayed in many different ways using a wide range of materials. Pupils used orange and red tissue paper, painted effects and layered textures to show flames spreading through the city. Some models included straw-like materials to represent the building materials used in London at the time, helping to explain why the fire spread so rapidly. Others added hand-drawn figures carrying buckets of water, capturing the chaos and urgency of the moment.
Several pupils went beyond creating a visual model and carried out their own research into the Great Fire of London. Facts and information were carefully incorporated into their work, with some pupils using lolly sticks to label key features of their models. One pupil reused a Christmas advent calendar, transforming the opening doors into windows and buildings, while another used LEGO to recreate scenes from the fire.
Every piece of homework was different, unique and full of personality. Together, they created a wonderful display and provided an engaging and creative starting point for the topic. Year 2 pupils now feel inspired, informed and ready to learn more about this important event in history.
Well done to all Year 2 pupils for their effort and creativity, and thank you to parents for their support at home.
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