Year 1 Pirate Day – A Swashbuckling Adventure!

 

Year 1 Pirate Day – A Swashbuckling Adventure!

Year 1 set sail on an unforgettable Pirate Day, arriving at school dressed as the fiercest, friendliest, and most imaginative pirates you could ever meet. From captains with feathered hats to tiny deckhands with treasure bags, the children threw themselves into the adventure with huge smiles and brilliant enthusiasm.

The day began with a treasure hunt around the school, where the children worked together to crack a series of hidden clues. Each clue brought them closer to breaking the secret pirate code. They searched high and low—under benches, behind doors, and across the playground—using teamwork, problem‑solving, and plenty of pirate determination.

Back in the classroom, the children became real pirate makers and creators. They designed and built their very own pirate compasses, learning how pirates used tools to find their way across the seas. They also crafted shiny pirate gold coins, carefully decorating them with patterns, symbols, and pirate designs.

To complete their adventure, the children created their own pirate treasure maps, filled with winding paths, secret islands, and hidden dangers. They used map symbols, directional language, and lots of imagination to bring their pirate worlds to life.

It was a fantastic day full of creativity, teamwork, and hands‑on learning. Our Year 1 pirates showed curiosity, courage, and brilliant behaviour from start to finish. What a wonderful voyage we had together.