ReptonPrimary School
WE RESPECT, WE TAKE PRIDE, WE SUCCEED
W/c 23rd October 2023
We have made it to the end of our first half-term as Puffins. And what a busy half term it has been. It has involved Castles, inspirational women and Powerful Prints. Read on to find out more…
This week has seen the culmination of our Anglo-Saxons topic with our super trip to Tamworth Castle. We had a wonderful day with three Saxon themed activities that rounded off our topic superbly. The children’s first activity involved them digging for Anglo-Saxon treasure as if they were real archaeologists. We first looked at some different Anglo-Saxon artefacts that had been found. We thought about what they could have been, what they were made from and how they could have been used. The children then got the opportunity to dig for their own artefacts, thinking about if they were modern-day or Anglo-Saxon finds.
Our next activity was in the Main Hall and involved us thinking about the seven Kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon times. Can you remember them all and tell your grown-up? We then learnt about the structure of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking armies and about some of the tactics they used in battle. The children then carried out a mock battle involving lots of shouting and banging of shields. Can you tell your grown-up about the Anglo-Saxon word for up?
After a tasty lunch we were given a very informative talk about the Staffordshire Hoard and what it contained. We had a look at some of the pieces that were part of it and thought about how they could have been made. Can you tell your grown-up about the value of the Staffordshire Hoard?
Have a look at the pictures of our trip on the slideshow below.
We finished off our work on Black History Month this week by thinking about what makes Nicola Adams such an inspirational woman. We thought about what she has done to inspire others into her sport and how she has helped women to see that they can do anything they set their mind too.
From our trip to Tamworth Castle we created some brilliant recounts in the style of a double-page spread. Have a look at below at some of the pages they have created about everything we have learnt in this topic.
The children have all worked so hard this time and I think you will agree they have earned a well-deserved rest.
Have a lovely half-term holiday.
Stay safe
Mrs Karamucki