Year 6 (Class 16) - History & Oracy - The Suffragettes

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This week in history, we studied the suffragettes. 

We discussed their activism, the approaches and extreme measures that they used, and if they were successful activists or not.

The children used their oracy skills to discuss these key questions, focusing on responding clearly to each other…

Category: Year 6

History Oracy

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Year 3 (Class 8) - History - Anglo Saxon Workshop

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Today we took part in an Anglo Saxon workshop. We enjoyed finding out about Anglo Saxon weapons and warfare. We were shocked how heavy the chainmail was! 

We got to hold real Anglo Saxon artefacts and played an Anglo Saxon game. 

Category: Year 3

History

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Year 3 (Class 7) - History - Anglo Saxon Workshop

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Today class 7 took part in an Anglo Saxon workshop, we learnt about the clothes they wore and the different weapons that were used when fighting the Picts. 

We also learnt about games that they liked to play and had the opportunity to play one of them and try on a helmet.

Everyone was…

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History

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Year 2 (Class 5) - History - Kirkstall Abbey

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Class 5 worked in groups today to create posters all about Kirkstall Abbey.

Category: Year 2

History

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Year 5 (Class 13) - History - Activism

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Elaine has made a fantastic poster for our history topic of activism, she even made herself a badge!

Well done Elaine.

Category: Year 5

History

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Year 6 (Class 15) - History - The Windrush Generation

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In history, we researched and created fact files about the Windrush generation, learning about their contributions and challenges.

We then presented our work to the class, helping each other understand this significant chapter in British history through shared learning and discussion.

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History

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Year 4 (Class 11) - History - Theatre Trip

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Class 11 enjoyed their trip to the theatre. They watched Terrible Tudors - Horrible Histories. 

Category: Year 4

History

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Year 1 (Class 4) - History - Explorer Visit

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Class 4 were lucky enough to be visited by a real life explorer called Dan Tastic! 

He taught us all about the history of explorers and told us about the places he had visited, including Antarctica. 

He also brought some items from his adventures that he shared with us.

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History

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Year 2 (Class 6) - History - Sir William Petty and The Great Fire of London

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On Monday class 6 had a visit from Sir William Petty. 

He told year 2 all about The Great Fire of London. 

He showed us how a storm lantern worked and it didn’t matter how many children tried to blow it out they couldn’t. He taught us about where the fire started and how it spread. 

In an…

Category: Year 2

History

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Year 3 (Class 8) - History - Roman Artefacts

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Today in History we had chance to look at Roman artefacts that are around 2000. 

The artefacts were from the Leeds museum and gallery services. 

We really enjoyed learning about the artefacts and being able to handle objects from the past. 

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History

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Year 2 (Class 5) - History - The Great Fire of London

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What a great morning we have had in year two. We met Sir William who was around during The Great Fire of London. 

He told us some fantastic facts about The Great Fire and we got to act out how fast the fire spread and how the people of London tried to put out the fire using leather…

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History

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Year 3 (Class 8) - History - Roman Day

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On Wednesday class 8 stepped back in time for an incredible Roman Day filled with creativity, teamwork and fun. 

They enjoyed designing and making their own Roman shields, created beautiful mosaics and used their swords to practice traditional Roman army formations. 

To top it off they…

Category: Year 3

History

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