History Curriculum Posts
Remembrance 2019
During our Remembrance assembly some of our children recited Flanders Fields by John McCrae.
Florence Nightingale Facts (Key Stage 1)
The children in Key Stage 1 have been learning about Florence Nightingale this term. They've combined photography in their computing lessons with the facts they've learned and this short film is the result.
Swinemoor News #112
This week our pupils report on the Conservative Party Conference, Beverley Food Festival and showcase some of Year 3/4's Roman soldier letters home. We also mention our amazing Harvest Festival celebrations and give you the [...]
History Visitor (KS2)
This week the children in KS2 were visited by an Anglo Saxon,(Yr3/4) and a Viking,(Yr5/6). The children really enjoyed listening to the visitor and learning many different facts about both periods of history. The Anglo [...]
Horatius and the Bridge
Children from 34R recite part of the poem Horatius and the Bridge by Adrienne Potter.
My Heart’s in the Highlands
In recognition of Burns Night some Year 5/6 children recited My Heart's in the Highlands by Robert Burns in this mornings assembly.
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