CLASS 4 AUTUMN TERM 2017
Remembrance
Class 4 have been involved in the centenary commemoration of World War I. They have sent off a poppy with the name of a local serviceman who lost his life during the Great War, which will be used to create a piece of art for 2018.
Each serviceman was then researched through the Shropshire Roll of Honour and the War Graves Commission website. This gave each child a real link with the name they had been allocated. It was very moving to realise how many of the servicemen were related, and how families in the local area had lost fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles and sons.
Using 'In Flanders Fields' as a starting point, class 4 wrote poems as a mark of respect and to remember the servicemen. Some of these were shared In the Remembrance Service at St. Lucia's Church.
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We are looking forward to finding out more about the art piece which is being created, and hope to have the opportunity to view the finished work.
Attingham November 2017
We visited Attingham to support our science work investigating seasonal change.
Class 4 used keys to identify trees from their leaves and seeds. We found several varieties of oak tree, as well as sweet chestnut, beech and birch. We also found a deciduous conifer which surprised us. This was a larch. They also walked through the deer park and saw the Repton Oak.
Class 4 used keys to identify trees from their leaves and seeds. We found several varieties of oak tree, as well as sweet chestnut, beech and birch. We also found a deciduous conifer which surprised us. This was a larch. They also walked through the deer park and saw the Repton Oak.
We all enjoyed the opportunity for a close up view of the fallow deer. Colin was really knowledgeable and shared lots of useful information with us. We found out about indigenous species of deer and learned how the deer at Attingham are supported with additional food, such as fodder beet and grass pellets, during the colder months.
Linked with our work about Remembrance, groups of children used natural materials to make pieces of environmental art. They explained their creations to the class and the children voted for their favourite piece.
The range of colours in the winning design really stood out.
Luckily the rain held off, and we gad a great day.
Secret Hills Discovery Centre Monday 9th October 2017
Class 4 enjoyed their visit, developing their knowledge of life in the Iron Age.
During the morning, we learned about the Condover mammoth and how this discovery challenged existing historical and scientific views. We learned about everyday life in an Iron Age round house and then took part in some activities.
During the morning, we learned about the Condover mammoth and how this discovery challenged existing historical and scientific views. We learned about everyday life in an Iron Age round house and then took part in some activities.
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Some of the children tried aiming and firing a sling shot. This was much harder than we expected! Others were able to card and spin wool and grind flour using stones. Creating a piece of wattle and daub was one of the messier activities, with plenty of mud and water! To make themselves appear strong, powerful and frightening, the children painted their faces, hands and arms with woad.
In the afternoon, we walked to Norton Hill Fort. The oath was quite challenging, as it was very steep and also muddy in parts. Despite a few lost wellies, and some muddy hands and feet, we reached the site of the Hill Fort. It's location made it an excellent place for Iron Age families to gather for both protection and to trade goods.
Many thanks to the staff at Secret Hills for supporting us.
Many thanks to the staff at Secret Hills for supporting us.
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Stone Age
St. Lucia's Church
We were lucky enough to be invited to St Lucia's Church to learn about the work of the two conservators Lisa and Stephen. It is their job to uncover Victorian paintings in the church which were painted over in the 1950s. The pictures are now emerging due to the cold and damp and are absolutely fascinating. We were also shown the stained glass window of St Lucia by Mrs Woods and Mrs Carding. Thank you to all involved for giving us the opportunity to see the paintings and the ongoing work in the church.