Year 1 (Class 4) - Cultural Education - African Workshop

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Class 4 enjoyed taking part in the African mask and dance workshop.

They learned about African masks, why they are used, the patterns and what the colours mean. They then painted their own African masks.

The children also enjoyed learning an African dance and using their masks as props when…

Category: Year 1

Cultural Education

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Reception (Class 1) - Lunar New Year

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Last week we have enjoyed learning all about Lunar New Year. 

We discussed the traditions and celebrations that people carry out when celebrating Lunar new year, such as cleaning the home, decorating, family meals, dragon dances and fireworks. 

The children enjoyed making their own lanterns,…

Category: Reception

Cultural Education

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Year 3 (Class 8) - Cultural Education - Theatre Trip

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Class 8 had a brilliant time at Leeds playhouse seeing the musical version of Oliver Twist.

We knew the story from our English work on Charles Dickens and loved the songs.

What an unforgettable cultural experience!

Category: Year 3

Cultural Education

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Year 4 (Class 12) - Cultural Education - Black History Month

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As part of black history month we have looked at inspirational black females.

We created some art work of Dina Asher-Smith to celebrate her achievements.

Category: Year 4

Cultural Education History

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Year 4 (Class 11) - Cultural Education - Armley Mills Visit

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Class 11 have had a lovely day at Armley Mills. They experienced what it was like in a Victorian classroom.

They were all given Victorian names and wore outfits appropriate to the time.

They had to abide by the strict Victorian rules and were punished if not.

The teacher made them pay…

Category: Year 4

Cultural Education

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Year 4 (Class 10) - Armley Mills Trip

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Class 10 have had a fantastic day at Armley Mills.

We learned how Victorian children were treated at school - and we are definitely grateful that we are not Victorians! Some of us had punishment such as wearing the Dunce’s hat or having to put our nose towards the chalk board.

We also did…

Category: Year 4

Cultural Education

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Year 3 (Class 10) - Armley Mills Trip

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Class 10 have had a fantastic day at Armley Mills.

We learned how Victorian children were treated at school - and we are definitely grateful that we are not Victorians! Some of us had punishment such as wearing the Dunce’s hat or having to put our nose towards the chalk board.

We also did…

Category: Year 3

Cultural Education

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Year 4 (Class 10) - Cultural Education - Black History Month

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Class 10 had a great time working collaboratively to create fact files about Maggie Alderin-Pocock for Black History month.

Maggie is a doctor of mechanical engineering and a space scientist.

We talked about how she is a fantastic role model and how she has shown that you can do anything you…

Category: Year 4

Cultural Education

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Year 3 (Class 10) - Cultural Education - Black History Month

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Class 10 had a great time working collaboratively to create fact files about Maggie Alderin-Pocock for Black History month.

Maggie is a doctor of mechanical engineering and a space scientist.

We talked about how she is a fantastic role model and how she has shown that you can do anything you…

Category: Year 3

Cultural Education

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Nursery - Black History Month, Fruit Tasting & Dancing

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This week in nursery, we have learnt so many things.

We have been learning all about Black History Month. We read the story 'Handa's surprise' and looked at all the different fruits she took too her friend. After discussing and looking at all the different fruits we then had a tasting session.…

Category: Nursery

Art Cultural Education Design Technology

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Year 3 (Class 9) - History - Armley Mills Trip

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In the afternoon we enjoyed looking around the industrial museum.

Category: Year 3

Cultural Education History

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Year 3 (Class 9) - P.E - Armley Mills Trip

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We enjoyed finding out how Victorian children would exercise at school. 

It’s very different to our PE lessons today.

Category: Year 3

Cultural Education Physical Education

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