Learning Adventures
At HWPS, we teach the National Curriculum objectives through a Project Based Learning approach. Through this approach, we inspire curiosity and stimulate inquiry-based learning across subject areas, that is personalised to our school and the needs of our children. Each project is driven by a 'big' question which aims to inspire deep and lasting learning as children apply concepts, knowledge, and skills across subject areas. The children use their skills and knowledge to answer the 'big' question at the beginning and end of the project. Below are the concepts and subjects that are taught in each of our projects.
Nursery Learning Adventures
| Autumn 1 | Who am I? | Who can help us? | What happens in Autumn? |
| Autumn 2 | What is the best material for building houses? | Is bigger always better? | How do you celebrate Christmas? |
| Spring 1 | Which zoo animal is the best? | Were dinosaurs real? | How can we grow a bean? |
| Spring 2 | What is in space? | Where do butterflies come from? | How do you celebrate Easter? |
| Summer 1 | Are sharks found in a park? | How can we find treasure? | |
| Summer 2 | Where do bears live? | What do we know about reptiles? |
Reception Learning Adventures
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| Autumn 2 | How do we celebrate? | ||
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| Spring 2 | What job would you like to do? | Do all animals come from eggs? | |
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Year 1 Learning Adventures
Autumn 1 - Is it better to be all the same or all different?
Autumn 2 - Did Goldilocks make good choices? Why is light important to some people and not others?
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Spring 2 - How do some religions demonstrate that everyone is Special?
Summer 1 - Where in the world would you like to live?
Summer 2 - Where in the world would you like to live?
Year 2 Learning Adventures
Autumn 1 - Who are the world’s real superheroes?
Autumn 2 - What makes my house a home?
Spring 1 - How can we start saving the world at HWPS?
Spring 2 - What have we learnt from the Great Fire of London that can help us today?
Summer 1 - What’s the best Habitat for Hedwig?
Summer 2 - Can you grow a beanstalk as big as Jack's? Why do people like to be beside the seaside?
Year 3 Learning Adventures
Autumn 1 - How has the power of our planet shaped our world?
Autumn 2 - Have we won survival of the fittest?
Spring 1 - How do I build a healthy body?
Spring 2 - How can plants flourish?
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Summer 2 - What have the Romans ever done for us?
Year 4 Learning Adventures
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Spring 1 - Did the Anglo-Saxons change Britain for the better?
Spring 2 - Is climbing a mountain always an uphill struggle?
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Year 5 Learning Adventures
Autumn 1 - Are we the only ones in space?
Autumn 2 - Can we ever defy gravity?
Spring 1 - Are ancient beliefs still influential today?
Spring 2 - Why should we try to save the rainforests?
Summer 1 - Why do some ancient civilisations leave a lasting Legacy?
Summer 2 - Can you step into the same river twice? and Why does change matter?
Year 6 Learning Adventures
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Further information
If you would like further details about our curriculum, please contact the school on 01344 422196 and ask to speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team. We will be happy to help you.