The tables below outline our school themes for the last three academic years.
This table shows the learning themes for this academic year, 2018-2019.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | What am I fantastic? | How shall we remember? | Will you read me a story? | What happens when we fall asleep? | Why can’t I have chocolate for breakfast? | How will we change? |
| Year 1 & 2 | How does the weather change through the year? | What did animals do to help in WW1? | What is the landscape like in India? | How were houses different in Victorian times? | Why did people visit the seaside in the past? | What can you see from a train window? |
| Year 3 & 4 | What evidence did the first civilisations leave behind? | What is the Christmas Truce? | How did Queen Victoria’s reign influence children’s lives? | What has been the greatest Ancient Egyptian discovery? | How does Russia’s diversity affect those who live there? | Where in the world is Mother Nature most destructive? |
| Year 5 & 6 | How did the sinking of the Titanic impact on safety at sea? | Which battle had the biggest impact on winning WW1? | How do events in America impact on Britain today? | How would our lives be different if we lived in Rio De Janeiro? | How did the Viking invasion change Britain? | How has the British justice system evolved over time? |
This table shows the learning themes for this academic year, 2017-2018.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | What is special about me? | Why are those lights shining so brightly? | Where in the world can I send a postcard? | What happens to a chicken’s egg? | Did dinosaurs live in Hawkinge? | Why is a caterpillar always hungry? |
| Year 1 & 2 | Where am I? | What did children play with long ago? | How is Australia different to the UK? | Why did the fire of London spread? | What is life like on an island? | What was it like to live in a castle? |
| Year 3 & 4 | How has our local area changed over time? | Who or what can be found in the rainforest? | What do the Mayans and Aztecs have in common? | What is beyond the North Sea? | What is life like in Italy? | How have the Ancient Greeks influenced life today? |
| Year 5 & 6 | What makes Britain ‘great’? | What has been the impact of theatre throughout history? | Why are rivers important? | How has life in China changed over time? | Why do we remember World War 2? | How did the Roman invasion change Britain? |
This table shows the learning themes for the previous academic year, 2016-2017.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | Getting to know Hawkinge Primary School. | What shall we celebrate? | What colour shall we wear? | What shall I ask the farmer? | Where can I plant the seeds? | Are we nearly there yet? |
| Year 1 & 2 | Where in the world is Hawkinge? | What is the weather like? | How is India different? | Where will the train take us? | How is night different to day? | What could you do at the seaside in the past? |
| Year 3 & 4 | What is in and around the UK? | How deep is the ocean? | Who were the Egyptians? | What are the wonders of Africa? | Who came after the dinosaurs? | What happens when mother nature takes over? |
| Year 5 & 6 | What will the impact of Brexit be? | What lessons can we learn from maritime disasters? | How do events in America impact on the UK? | Does the punishment always fit the crime? | What is it like to live in Korea? | How did the Viking invasion affect Britain? |
