by ryanhill | Oct 17, 2025 | Bluebells, Events and Visits, History, Newsletters, Snowdrops, Tulips
Today, our class had the incredible opportunity to visit Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend — a site rich in history and bursting with stories from Roman Britain. From exploring the remains of the ancient fort to climbing the viewing tower and discovering Roman...
by Mr McKay | Oct 14, 2025 | Health and Well-Being, History, News, Nightingales, Owls, PSHE, Robins
This week Key Stage 1 were treated to a visit from Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade to support in our History and PSHE curriculum. Mark talked about the changes in fire safety since 1666 before allowing the children to explore the fire engine, try on a helmet and use...
by ryanhill | Oct 12, 2025 | Art, Bluebells, History, Snowdrops, Tulips
This week, Lower Key Stage 2 have been diving into the world of Ancient Rome through art as part of our History topic. After learning about Roman designs and patterns, the children became Roman artists themselves! They sculpted their own clay tiles, carefully carving...
by Mr McKay | Oct 3, 2025 | Events and Visits, History, News, Nightingales, Outdoor Learning, Owls, Robins
Key Stage One had an amazing (though slightly wet) day when we saw first hand how destructive fire can be. We listened to Mark’s safety talk and knew how to stay safe around fire. Mark then set up our houses to recreate Pudding Lane before we watched from a safe...
by A Thompson | Oct 3, 2025 | English, History, Nightingales
This week, Year 2 stepped back in time to 1666! Through drama and freeze frame activities, the children acted out key moments from the Great Fire of London. These powerful scenes helped us imagine what it might have felt like to live through the fire, and gave us...
by Mr McKay | Sep 17, 2025 | History, News, Nightingales, Owls, Robins
KS1 got their first taste of what life was like in 1666 when they looked at different jobs. They looked at different jobs from the past and thought if we still had them in 2025. They then chose a job that they wanted to do and one they didn’t. At first being a...
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