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? | Why do leaves change colour? |
| Autumn 2 | What is the best material for building houses? | 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
| Autumn 1 | How do you trap a Gruffalo? | |
| Autumn 2 | How do we celebrate? | |
| Spring 1 |
Would you like to live in a snowy place?
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What do we learn from the Chinese New Year? |
| Spring 2 | What job would you like to do? | Do all animals come from eggs? |
| Summer 1 | How can we grow the tallest beanstalk? | What makes a good minibeast home? |
| Summer 2 | How can we travel? | What makes a good friend? |
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?
Spring 1 - What makes a good castle?
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?
Summer 1 - Magnets and Light
Summer 2 - What have the Romans ever done for us?
Year 4 Learning Adventures
Autumn 1 - How can a wave carry sound?
Autumn 2 - How can we create a spark?
Spring 1 - Did the Anglo-Saxons change Britain for the better?
Spring 2 - Is climbing a mountain always an uphill struggle?
Summer 1 - Vicious Vikings or Harmless Heroes?
Summer 2 - How close are we really to our pets?
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
Autumn 1 - Should curiosity have its own reason for existing?
Autumn 2 - Do events in living memory help us remember more than those not in living memory? Who are the real victims of conflict?
Spring 1 - Does Britain need a monarch?
Spring 2 - Do our hearts make us who we are?
Summer 1 - Is it true you cannot make a difference by being like everyone else?
Summer 2 - Why can change be important?
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.