Hawthorn Primary School - Autumn 1

Classes

Autumn 1 - All Aboard!

All Aboard!

We have a historical topic this half term which focusses on a local engineer George Stephenson!

George Stephenson: Interesting Facts for kids *** | Fun facts for kids, Old trains, Steam locomotive

“My Grandad took this photo of George Stephenson’s train. He said I could show my friends in school.”

We took our learning about George Stephenson one step further by visiting Central Station and his statue!

Computing

We are learning how to put two or more instructions together to make a programmable toy move.

Art in Year 1

There is a focus on drawing and painting during autumn term and developing those key skills we need to be able to do this effectively. We are looking at the work of Alma Thomas and Wassily Kandinsky to spark our curiosity and interest!

Using natural resources to make animals.

Creating inspired of in my free play. I replicated the work of Alma Thomas.

Look at the control of the brush!

I am so proud of my design inspired by the work of Alma Thomas!

This term we are focusing on our fundamental movements. This is movements such as running, jogging, jumping, hopping, galloping and side step. We participate in team games that enhance these skills along with throwing, catching and team work.

European Languages Week!

We learnt some Spanish greetings such as hola, adios and gracias! We prepared and cooked 'potatas bravas' and 'tarte de manzana' using our own edible playground to pick the fruit and vegetables.