Hawthorn Class
Welcome to Hawthorn Class (Y5/6)
The class teacher is
Miss Taplin
Our curriculum theme this term is:
CREATE
Our enquiry question for summer 2025 is,
"Is it better to STAND OUT or fit in?"
The children will be using the arts to explore their own individuality and looking at what makes each one of us unique.
The children will be exploring the following:
What is a self-portrait?
How do artists use portraits and self-portraits to explore identify?
How does standing out make people feel?
Does everyone want to stand out?
How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone around you?
How can we express who we are and what makes us unique?
They will be creating:
Photomontages
Creating a photomontage (taking existing images and rearranging them into a new composition); exploring the work of different photomontage artists, such as Hannah Hoch.
Truisms (art as a message)
Taking photographs to create their own ‘truism’ (statements used with a photographic image to create impactful and thought-provoking posters).
Cubist portraits
Using collage techniques to make cubist art; creating portraits made in the cubist style inspired by Pablo Picasso.
Macro photography
Observing abstract-looking images by Edward Weston, Nick Paschalis & Giuseppe Arcimboldo; creating a close-up photo of a natural form.
Self-portraits (From Selfie to Self-Expression)
Looking at ‘selfies’ in art through photography; using the grid method to enlarge drawings accurately; looking at self-portraits drawn by Frida Khalo, Picasso and Rembrandt.
Expressions in photography
Explore the painting, ‘The Scream’ by Edvard Munch; replicate the mood and expression of a painting.
Art and identify (Expression of You)
Explore how artists use portraits and self-portraits to express their identity; explore identity with Johanna Basford; create their own “All About Me” illustration; create their own self-portrait that reveals something about their identity.
English Texts
We will be studying the following texts: Can You See Me: Expected to fit in, proud to stand out by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott and Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooly.
Plus, Maybe Something Beautiful: How art transformed a Neighbourhood by F Campoy & T Howell, Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart, The Day you Begin by Jacqueline Woodson & Talking Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah
Concepts
Throughout our project, we will explore concepts such as identity, influence, diversity, individuality & dreams.
School Treasures
The school treasures we are focusing on are aspirations & courage.
SDG
Our United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) this term is – Peace, justice and strong institutions(16): To promote peaceful and inclusive societies.
Enhancement subjects
Science: Living things and their habitats (Reproduction and lifecycles)
RE: What difference does the resurrection make to Christians? (UC Salvation)
PSHCE: Growing and changing
Computing: Micro:bit
Design & Technology: Food (Farm to Fork)
PE: Tennis, cricket, rounders, athletics
MFL: Spanish
P.E. is on a Wednesday and Thursday this term. Children should come to school wearing their PE kit on these days.
Class visits this term:
Southwell Minster Tuesday 29th April 2025
The Old Barn at Farm Field Friday 13th June
Important dates this year:
SATS Week: Monday 12th May - Thursday 15th May
Residential: Sunday 18th May to Wednesday 21st May
Summer Production Tuesday 15th July (6 pm) & Wednesday 16th July (2pm)
There will be information, updates and photos posted on Class Dojo as well as individual messages so please check your app regularly. Please message me if you have any questions.
Miss Taplin