Over the course of this project, the students made welcome cards for their Reception buddies, designed surveys to find out more about them and talked about how to support our littlest students adjust to life at School 360. In collaboration with the Reception project, the Year 1s were tasked with creating a picture frame for the Reception children’s self-portraits. First, the visited The National Gallery to deepen their understanding of portraiture and the importance of the frame! Next, they learned fundamental skills in their new woodwork station. Finally, the children surveyed their Reception buddy to discover their colour and pattern preferences. They then built and decorated their frame according to these design specifications. The Year 1 children were so proud to support the Reception children in this way and took great care to ensure that their frames were exactly as requested. We also learnt about different artists throughout the project including, Kusama and Seurat, discovering new ways of colour-mixing and painting.
Problem solving and critical thinking
Foundational skills
Taking control of your learning
Care and respect
Working collaboratively
Happiness in body and mind
Creativity and the arts
Expert skills
Design thinking
School 360,
Sugar House Lane,
Stratford,
London,
E15 2QS
Big Education Trust,
Sugar House Lane,
Stratford,
London,
E15 2QS