The Wonder of V.R.
We are visiting the Anglo-Saxons and the Normans. What an AMAZING experience ~ lots of fun too!
History
Barnsley Music Education Hub website now has new features which we really hope will support schools. As well as a new Online Learning section that was developed last term, we have also been working hard to reduce the amount of printed paper resources that we use, therefore we have included the following documents online:
· Pupil Practice Diary
· Pupil Handbook (Lots of information about how lessons work)
· New Starter Form (Pink Form)
Here is The link to these documents:
https://www.barnsleymusichub.com/for-schools
Newsletter Autumn Term Nursery
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Tapestries
We’re documenting the death of Harold, at the Battle of Hastings, on our very own modern day Bayeux tapestries.
We are Historians!
It’s 1066. Edward the Confessor is dead. There’s no heir to the throne. Harold Godwinson is declared king. Enter Harald Hardrada and William, Duke of Normandy. Let the battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings commence.
Beautiful Jewellery Design
Our Anglo-Saxon jewellers have completed their works of art.
Choo Choo!
The Pandas had an amazing day at The National Railway Museum. We explored how trains have changed overtime and learnt a lot about the significance of Stephenson’s Rocket.
It was a great day and the children were a delight. Well done everyone!
Homes in History
We’ve started work on our Anglo Saxon settlements, now that we know about their homes and communities.
We are Historians
We know that the Anglo Saxons were incredibly talented at jewellery design. We’re using clay to develop shaping and moulding techniques.
Chronology of Ancient Greece
The children used technology to better their understanding of key events during the Classical Period known as the Golden Age.
International Women’s Day
We read about inspirational women who have had an impact on the world today. We talked about what jobs we would like to do when we are older. Some of the children want to be teachers, doctors, zookeepers, nurses, builders and vets.
Putting Skills into Action
We’re using our new pastel skills – shading, smudging and smearing to create light and shade on our Ancient Egyptian canopic jars.
Y1 Bolsover Castle
What a fantastic trip! The Year 1 Pandas have thoroughly enjoyed their day at Bolsover Castle. They have loved exploring and finding out about its history.
Cat Mummies
The first of our carefully designed Egyptian cats are complete. Did you know that cats were owned by almost all Ancient Egyptian households? They were thought to bring good fortune.
Walk Like an Egyptian
We’re really proud of the beautiful topic work displayed in our classroom.
Dance Like an Egyptian!
Mrs Porter gave us a mission: use your dance skills to create a series of patterns and moves based on the Ancient Egyptians while working as a team. Here we are in the early stages of choreography.
Welcoming the Egyptians
We learned about hieroglyphs and created our own authentic designs using wax crayons and a colour wash. Aren’t they amazing?
The Life of Matthew Henson
The children combined a range of online software (internet, PowerPoints uploaded to Teams and Purple Mash writing grids) to produce biographies about Matthew Henson.
The Butterflies went to the National Coal Mining Museum England
The Butterflies loved their trip to the National Coal Mining Museum this week. We learned about the history of coal mining and even got to go ‘down t’pit!’ for a meet-the-miner underground tour. We also enjoyed our science focussed workshop about how the Davy lamp saved lives by preventing methane gas from igniting a naked flame. What an unforgettable experience!
Life in the Victorian Mine
In our class text, Candle Dark, the characters (along with poor old Drummer the pit pony) escape, following an explosion in the mine. The Year 3 Butterflies used drama freeze frames to help infer how characters were feeling at different moments in the book. We love Reading Vipers!
Poppy Production Team
The Eagles poppy production team are busily making poppy-themed items to sell at their Great Poppy Party. All proceeds will be donated to the Royal British Legion.
Years 5 and 6 Visit Eden Camp
Our Polar Bears, Eagles and Sea Lions all had a fabulous day at Eden Camp. They enjoyed the immersive experience and the opportunity to view a wide-range of historical artefacts. They looked FANTASTIC in their outfits and gained many compliments from other visitors.
The Great Poppy Party
In the Y5/6 Eagles we have been very busy producing invitations, decorations and items to sell at our Great Poppy Party. We will be donating all the proceeds to the Royal British Legion.
Exploring Ancient Rome
During their ‘Inspired by Tech’ week, the Y3/4 Meerkats used the VR headsets to explore different Roman buildings and artefacts. They were absolutely amazed!!
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