Year 3 Trip to Preston Manor

The year 3′s are looking forward to their visit to Preston Manor on 25 May. They are all busy researching their costumes – will the teachers really be dressing up in Victorian dress? They have all applied for a job at the Manor and written their letter of application in their best Victorian copperplate  handwriting to Mrs Storey(the Housekeeper). Who will get the job? Footman, Fourth Maid, Kitchen Maid and Oddman are all posts that are currently available. We will let you know about our visit on our return.

Greek Day

Year 3 are very excited about coming off timetable on Friday for Greek Day. They have already made their clay pots which are nicely drying ready to be painted and varnished on the day. As well as looking forward to our visitor who will talk about the many stories we will also be doing some food tasting and art work.

The Parthenon

Year 3 have been looking at Greek architecture in History. We have looked at the remains of the Parthenon and with the help of Amardip’s book we have been able to see what it would have looked like in Ancient Greece. The children worked collaboratively in groups of three to create their own Parthenon from recycled materials in the classroom.

Visit to Vile Victorians

Don’t forget your blazer on Thursday morning as we are off to see the Vile Victorians in Tunbridge Wells.

Roman Day

A big congratulations to all Year 4 who came into school dressed as Romans for their Roman Day. During the day they all had a go at designing and painting their own shields for battle. They used tiny ceramic tiles to create a beautiful mosaic photo frame and learnt how to use Roman numerals. In the afternoon they held a banquet, which Year 3 were invited too. On the menu was stuffed dormouse, flamingo eggs and tounge and fried snails! we had a visit from Emperor Jenkins too! A big thank you to all Year 4… What a wonderful day! HC

Motte and Bailey Castles

What great Motte and Baileys were created over the half term. Well done everyone! The winners were in order: O Tennant, T Goodwin, E Penlington & B Voller, Ben Kinnear and A Kroeger You can view all the Motte and Baileys in the Photo Gallery

Year 5s visit Hever Castle

On Thursday 19th May the Year 5s visited Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn.  Here are some of their thoughts on the trip: First Impressions “When we got there, the castle was very enchanting, we saw the ducks on the moat and the flowers were in bloom.”  Ella The Grounds “We were taken into the Yew maze.  We went in pairs and Georgina and I came first in our group.  One girl got lost in the maze, and Miss Butler had to help her out.”  Prisha “Mr Jenkins told us to look out for the World War Two pill read the full post »

Trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace

Valentines Day saw Year 4 travelling to Chcihester for a day out at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Head of History David Jenkins accompanied them for this exciting day along with their form teachers and Miss Carter. On arrival the children had a workshop on the Romans and Celts – this was lots of hands on activites such as weaving sticks to make wattle fencing, spinning wool, writing in Latin with a quill, comparing the two different types of housing, building a bridge, making mosaics, brass rubbing a Celtic harness and drawing woad patterns on a Celtic warrior. Emily was dressed as read the full post »