by Neil Daley | Jul 1, 2021 | Hokusai Class 2020/21, P4C
A surprise delivery from The Undercover CareTakers Agency! In a recent P4C lesson, Hokusai explored the idea of gratitude and discussed the BIG question, “Is it possible to show you are grateful if you are stressed?” This led to further pondering, and,...
by Neil Daley | Jun 7, 2021 | Hepworth Class 2020/21, Hokusai Class 2020/21, Learning Theme, Science
Our new topic this half term is the acclaimed children’s story The Iron Man – a science fiction novel by British Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. We are asking ourselves what is the moral of the story and using the tale as we learn about forces and magnets...
by Neil Daley | May 28, 2021 | Edible Garden, Exhibition, History, Hokusai Class 2020/21, Learning Theme, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Science
Hokusai enjoyed a full half term back in school by embracing their new topics and engaging with their learning both inside the classroom and outdoors. Students learnt about the rise and fall of the Roman empire as they explored the questions, “Who were the...
by Neil Daley | May 21, 2021 | Hokusai Class 2020/21, Outdoor Learning, Science
Hokusai took their learning back outside yesterday afternoon, using Now Press Play to imagine having found a talking plant that needed protecting from a crazed botanist. Students learnt about plant reproduction and the role of insects in pollination as they saved...
by Neil Daley | May 14, 2021 | History, Hokusai Class 2020/21, Learning Theme
Imagining they were part of a general’s family living in ancient Roman Britain, year 3 donned headphones and smiles to continue immersing themselves in their recent history lessons. A Now Press Play session transported the children back in time as they used their...
