In Art, we have enjoyed making clay pots using the traditional coiling method that was similar to some of the Ancient Greek pots and jars that we have looked at. The children created the base and then attached coils to build up the sides, blending together the joins on the inside with slip to ensure
This week, we have been learning about the seaside in our reception class. We began the week by reading Lucy and Tom at the Seaside by Shirley Hughes, which captivated the children’s imagination and set the tone for our seaside adventures. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing their personal expe
This term some of the children documented their time in our Forest School. They really embodied the Forest School ethos, firstly their confidence from having experiences long-term. The majority of our children taking part from when they begin at Harlow Green aged 3. Then the immersion in nature, usi
This week, our Year 5 children took part in a fantastic art workshop, delivered by Northern Print, that introduced them to the exciting world of stencils, pattern-making, and print techniques. The session began with everyone designing their own stencils, including animals, geometric shapes, and te
This week Year One have been practising their artistic talents. Closely linked to our theme, “We’re all going on a summer holiday”, the pupils have been observing, drawing and sculpting shells. Firstly, we investigated patterns on a variety of shells and sketched them using pencils. The childr
Following our exciting trip to Hall Hill Farm last week, the children in Reception have continued exploring the topic of farms in the classroom. We’ve been learning the names of different baby animals and talking about where they live on the farm. In literacy, we have enjoyed reading What the Lady
In Art, Year Two have been learning all about mark making. Mark making can be lines, dots, marks and patterns created in a piece of artwork. To begin the children learned about Vincent van Gogh – a Dutch artist – who is famous for his paintings. The boys and girls were intrigued to learn that althou
This week, Reception class have been buzzing with excitement as they explored the wonderful world of minibeasts! We started the week by reading Mad About Minibeasts by Giles Andreae, which inspired us to dive deeper into the fascinating lives of these tiny creatures. The children showed fantastic cr
This week, the children in Year 6 have continued to work on 3D sculptures in art. They compared the work of Giacometti with that of Henry Moore and were encouraged to use artistic vocabulary in their discussions. They then designed their own sculptures in Giacometti’s elongated style. The theme for
In Year 6, this week the art unit of work has focused on sculpture. To begin the unit of work, the children looked at the work of a famous sculptor – Henry Moore. This allowed the children to see how he had created sculptures and how the outline shapes were more important in their artwork than lot
