This week we made some sweet puff pastry tarts. Children were able to cut out the shapes they wanted and filled the puff pastry with sweet treats which we hen cooked in the air fryers. We certainly have some budding chefs on our hands as children have created some of Read more…
This half term we are focusing on two skills based on our Skills Builder programme. Our focus is listening and speaking. Children reflected on themselves as a learner and how they rate themselves in terms of listening and speaking. We thought about the types of jobs that require excellent listening Read more…
Today we have read and learnt about the importance of Black History Month. Children were able to recognise some significant people who have made a difference to the world due to their hard work and determination but also played a part in history due to their racial heritage. We learnt Read more…
Last week, we were lucky enough to experience a Roman workshop. During the workshop, we learnt about Roman life, their amour and created our very own Roman flag. We tried the amour on, which was very heavy! We also had the chance to look at a number of artefacts that Read more…
Year 6 have had the opportunity to watch the ‘Blurred Lines’ video and monologue, which explore the issues young people face with regards to county lines. The children watch a video before completing activities provided, which helps explore everything from unfamiliar vocabulary and terms used, danger signs to look Read more…
A great first week in Hawthorn! We ended our first week by completing our first scarf lesson based the on ‘me and my relationship’ theme. The children worked collaboratively in teams to reenact certain scenarios using only their bodies and their voices. This task was to encourage children to work Read more…
Year 6 took part in a SCARF workshop focusing on mental health and well-being. Within the session the children focused on resilience, positive affirmations and how looked at different strategies to support them if they are feeling worried.
Yesterday, reception children spent the day in their new Year 1 classes. We had a lovely day! After spending a little time chatting and getting to know each other, we began by reading the story ‘The cautious Caterpillar’, which is all about a caterpillar who doesn’t want to become a Read more…
This week, all the classes are taking part in a workshop by Jess from SCARF. Each class teacher has chosen a workshop that they feel will be most beneficial to children as part of their ‘learning for life’. Today, Year 1 took part in their workshop about feelings. Harold the Read more…
This week Year 1 completed their phonics screening check. The children have worked so hard all year and have made phenomenal progress. We are incredibly proud of them and decided they deserved a little treat.