Bede’s World Trip

3rd July 2024s begum

We visited Bede’s World last Friday and had an awesome time!  In the morning, we learnt all about crime and punishment and reacted a battle between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. First, we took part in an Anglo-Saxon village moot – acting out real cases! This helped us to understand the Anglo-Saxon justice system and identify several types of punishment. Then we examined and practised using Anglo-Saxon weaponry and armour. After that, we re-enacted an Anglo-Saxon battle. In the afternoon, we explored a working Anglo-Saxon style farm. We then discussed the different uses of animals and animal products in farming, food, textiles and culture. To finish off the day, we experienced the importance of storytelling in Anglo-Saxon life.

 

Year 4’s Saxon Experience.

29th June 2024L Davison

WOW! What an incredible day we have had.

Unfortunately, we arrived too early so we just HAD to keep ourselves entertained in the park whilst we waited!

Then the fun really began, from start to finish we were learning every step of the way. First we learned all about Saxon life by looking around the Saxon farm. The animals were excellent, the geese and goats were our favorite because they were so cheeky!

Then, we went to the village and we saw how Saxons built their houses, sheds and even their craft rooms! Whilst we were there, we experienced life as a Saxon and we heard the story of Beowulf as we sat around the fire.

After lunch, it was time to get down to the important business of law and order in Saxon times. We acted out court scenes and learned about what punishments were given for what crimes.

Finally, the time had come where no court could settle this dispute and we had to go into battle. We reenacted The Battle of Brunanburh and the Saxons were victorious!

Nursery celebrate School Diversity Week!

28th June 2024Hayley Tampin

We have enjoyed celebrating School Diversity Week this week in Nursery. The children loved using the colours of the pride flag to decorate their own bunting flags.

We also read the story ‘and tango makes three’ by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell. It’s a lovely story about a family of penguins at Central Park Zoo in New York City. Two male penguins, Roy and Silo, really want their own family – and with a little help from the zoo keeper, Mr Gramzay, their dreams come true and along comes Tango!

We talked about our own families and how they’re all different. The children also enjoyed drawing their families after reading the story.

Diversity Week in Year 1

27th June 2024L Chisholm

This week as part of Diversity week we have been looking at the many variations of ‘Family’.  We decided that a family show love, support and care for each other and we looked at all the different types of family and how they are the same as ours and how they are different .  We concluded that no matter their differences a ‘Family’ is important to our mental well being.

Careers Day

22nd June 2024s begum

We had a super ‘Career’s Day’ on Wednesday! We spent the day learning about all the different professions and jobs people do. During the morning, we learnt about TV and video marketing and then we tried on some NHS scrubs. In afternoon, we spoke to a few people about the jobs they do. Later on, we had a visit from Tracey, an author, who wrote a book called Frogsby. During the session, we listened to how the inspiration of the story came about and listened to the story being read. Then, we produced our own book characters. We had an awesome day!

 

School Council OPAL assembly

21st June 2024K Richardson

This morning School Council joined in with the assembly. In their rolls as OPAL ambassadors they talked about all of the positive and amazing things they have seen or been involved in since OPAL started. They also reminded their friends how we need to use the equipment properly. They were amazing!