Theme days
Ancient Civilisations Day
Year 5 learn about the Ancient Civilisations of the Indus Valley, Shang Dynasty China, Ancient Sumer and Ancient Egypt.
1666 day
The day explores what life might have been like during the restoration Period. We bake cakes, considering what might have caused the fire, and explore the events of the Great Fire of London, looking at some picture sources.
Anglo-Saxon Day
Year 4 spend the day exploring features of Anglo-Saxon culture. They recreate decorating patterns on shields, imitate iconic Saxon pottery, experiment with runes and baked Anglo-Saxon oat cakes. In the afteroon, they sit around a fire and share stories.
