Spring Term 1

Spring 1 Week 2

To deepen our understanding of the impact the Ancient Greeks had on the Western world, we held an Ancient Greek Day at school. Both children and adults dressed in a variety of colourful and vibrant costumes. To start the day, the children explored life during the Ancient Greek period by exploring primary and secondary sources. Following this, they competed in an Ancient Greek-style Olympics, participating in events such as discus throwing, chariot racing, and sprinting, with the goal of winning a wreath. In the afternoon, the children enjoyed a celebratory feast featuring breadsticks, grapes, olives, feta, and pitta – a perfect conclusion to a fantastic day!

Spring 1 Week 1

To launch our topic, 'It's All Greek to Me,' we explored the Greek myth 'Theseus and the Minotaur.' By stepping into the roles of key characters, we created and performed short dramas to retell the myth in our own way. As mathematicians, we extended our understanding of negative numbers by applying past knowledge to subtract through zero. In PSHE, we reflected on the value of resources within our community, such as schools, police officers, and local parks, and debated which are most and least important, considering their impact on our daily lives.