Haytor View

Community Primary School & Nursery

Learning together ~ enjoying success ~ aiming high ~ celebrating difference ~ enriching community

Haytor View

Community Primary School & Nursery

Learning together ~ enjoying success ~ aiming high ~ celebrating difference ~ enriching community

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Year 6

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Helen Foundation Silk Painting led by Jess from Daisi

Year 6 Students Explore Silk Painting in Creative Workshop
Haytor View Primary School’s Year 6 students recently enjoyed an enriching full- days silk painting experience.  This Helen Foundation supported workshop facilitated by Daisi was the result of funds offered to the school by the Helen Foundation.  The event was led by Jess from the Daisy Arts Project, providing the children with a unique opportunity to delve into a new medium of artistic expression.
The workshop began with the students sketching images of fossils, drawing inspiration from the renowned work of artist Sam Cannon. After perfecting their sketches, the young artists enlarged their drawings, preparing them for the next exciting step: transferring their designs onto silk.
Jess guided the children through the process of using gutta, a resist technique essential for creating patterns on silk. The students carefully applied the gutta to outline their designs, setting the stage for the addition of vibrant colors. Under Jess’s expert instruction, they then used silk paints to bring their patterns to life, experimenting with different textures and tones to achieve stunning results.
The children’s finished pieces are a testament to their hard work and creativity. The vibrant and intricate silk paintings will soon be proudly displayed in the school gallery, showcasing the impressive skills Year 6 students have developed through this workshop.
The workshop not only provided a fun and educational experience but also highlighted the importance of incorporating diverse artistic disciplines into the curriculum. By engaging in projects like silk painting, students can discover new interests and talents, enriching their overall educational journey.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school gallery in the coming weeks to admire the students’ remarkable silk paintings and celebrate their artistic achievements.
Children’s written reflection reveals the impact of the workshop ” I loved it so much I wish the Helen Foundation would come again”
“I enjoyed everything but the part when I found myself in my happy place was when we were painting because it was so relaxing watching all of the paints blend together.”
I” learnt so much, but the thing that Jess said that 100% stuck in my brain was be patient. There’s no need to rush. T found that statement very comforting. This is the best workshop ever.”

RNLI visit

The children of Key Stage Two were visited by two lifeguards from the RNLI. The children learned about the different flags used on beaches, how rescues take place, how to care for themselves in an emergency and what to do if they get into danger.

For more information please use this link.

https://rnli.org/what-we-do/lifeguards-and-beaches

Haytor View Music Festival 2024

Following on from the Torbay Music Festival, we decided to have our own Music Festival at Haytor View.  This saw performances from across Years 2 – 6.  It was an amazing opportunity for the children to take great pride in showcasing their musical talents.  We feel this will be the first, in a long line of  annual Haytor View Music Festivals!

 

 

 

Torbay Music Festival 2024

It was an absolute honour to see children across Key Stage Two performing at Torbay Music Festival on Friday 1st March. From songs about Haytor View to songs about Watermelons, every performance was a joy to watch and listen to, feeling very personal to our community school.

We wish to thank all parents and carers who were able to attend the event and share in the wonderful experiences.

JIGSAW PSHE

As a school, we use a learning scheme called Jigsaw Education to support us in delivering the PSHE curriculum. This half term, each class has focussed on Going for Goals in line with our assembly focus. Here are some examples of learning across the school this half-term:

JIGSAW FAMILY LEARNING

To support your child to reflect on the learning that has taken place over this half term, try asking them some questions about the Goals they have considered in class:

  • What goals have you set at school? • What goal would you like to set for home? • What do you need to do to achieve your goal?

To extend their thinking a little, try asking:

  • How do you feel when something is difficult? • How do you feel when you have achieved a goal?

Whole school Art Project

Last year’s Year 6 children worked with a local artist, Patrice, to produce artwork and poetry that would be used to help cheer up the Pen Inn Roundabout underpasses. Well it’s all been installed and it looks amazing! The people using the underpasses used to look at the floor and frown; now they look at our artwork and smile! The Tunnels of Love project has brightened up the lives of so many local people.

Outdoor learning – Science & Kayaks!

Year 6 visited Decoy Park where we enjoyed a morning with John, the Ranger, finding out about our Science topic of classification. Well, in actual fact, we ended up teaching him quite a lot about plants and animals!
In the afternoon it was time for kayaks: we paddled around, explored and had a brilliant time, thanks to Simon and the team at the Devon Windsurf and Canoe Centre.

Haytor View Writing Day

Year 6 worked alongside our friends from the Foundation Stage to support learning about dragons. We thought about the characteristics of these strange creatures and explored more precise descriptive words.

Torbay Music Festival

On Friday, some of our children took part in the Torbay Music Festival.  They showcased their wonderful composing and performance talents alongside Kip, their music teacher.  They all received medals and certificates for their performances.
We are very proud of their musical talents!