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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
The study of the past teaches us how to interpret and understand the world of today.
Children study the past and examine what happened. We encourage them to ask questions and examine a variety of interpretations.
We then show them how to develop their own point of view and express it by means of balanced, evidence-based argument.
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Thornlow Celebrates Burns Day! |
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For the first time in recent history, Thornlow pupils celebrated "Burns Day" this week. The 25th January is the birthday of Scotland's most famous poet - Bard Robert Burns, so the school flew the St Andrews flag with pride and all teachers and pupils arrived at school wearing their choice of tartan dress; Curtis Purnell would have made any Scotsman proud as he wore his kilt to mark the occasion!
The day's main event was an assembly organised by Mrs Clarke, who shared her Scottish passion with the pupils. Pupils entered the assembly hall to the sound of traditional bagpipes and drums kindly being played by Finnian and Chris, fellow Scots now residing in Weymouth. An interactive Scottish quiz started the assembly with excitement and the Year 7-8's followed Mrs Clarke's introduction by re-enacting their very own Burns Day "Bill O'Fare".
Alexander Schooling recited the "Selkirk Grace" from memory and Finnian then piped in the Haggis, carried aptly by Curtis Purnell. Fraser Barnes and fellow Yr 7-8 poets then recited the "Address tae the Haggis" during which Fraser brandished his knife "wi' ready sleight" and opened it for all "tae see" - "warm-reekin' rich!" Thomas Walden then entertained the crowds with his "Toast tae the Lassies" which he'd cleverly composed using Burns dialect! Marguerite followed with her "Reply tae the Laddies", again a superbly well written speech. Joyce Yousseff and fellow Yr 7-8 poets then recited "Tae a Mouse" before Curtis Purnell rounded things off with an incredibly well delivered "Vote of Thanks". "Auld Lang Syne" was sung by all, before everyone were piped out of the assembly. Haggis and oatcakes were on offer for all to taste and an incredible amount of pupils stayed behind to try the fine Scottish delicacies, many coming back for more!
The Burns Day theme were lived throughout the school on the 25th, from Nursery through to Year 8. Mrs Stanton's creativity enabled the Nursery pupils to draw their own tartan hats and older pupils were involved in writing presentations on Burns during their ICT lesson.
Mrs Clarke would like to thank everyone for embracing Burns Day with so much energy and enthusiasm - "Lang May Yer Lum Reek"!
Written by Mrs L. Clarke, January 2010
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Our Portland Castle Adventure |
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Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. The castle and its curator provided a stimulating afternoon of excitement for the year 5-6's who experienced life without all the home comforts we are used to today. Whether pretending to be a soldier loading his canon to protect against enemy invasion or attempting to make butter in the Tudor kitchen, everyone involved seemed to leave our afternoon of adventure inspired about life in medieval times.
Thank you English Heritage for providing an amazing interactive experience for us all.
Written by Mrs L Clarke, January 2010
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On a blustery day with winds in excess of 45 knots Years 5&6 visited Corfe Castle.
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On a windswept day in November Years 3 & 4 visited the Historic Ships at Portsmouth
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Years One and Two Visit
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