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Eagles Houses of Parliament Trip

Eagles class has had an exciting and enriching start to the new term, enjoying a fantastic trip to the Houses of Parliament. The children took part in an engaging workshop and learned all about how a law is made. The experience brought our learning to life and gave us a real insight into how decisions are made in the UK.

We also visited Tate Britain, where the children had a wonderful time exploring the gallery and were excited to see the painting ‘No woman, no cry’ by Chris Ofili, which they had previously seen as part of their Black and British topic. It was a special moment to see the artwork in real life.

Back in the classroom, we have been working hard revising algebra and angles in maths, building confidence and sharpening our problem-solving skills. In PE, we  have started netball this term, and the children have shown great enthusiasm as they develop their teamwork and co-ordination.

Well done to everyone for a positive and productive start!

Peacocks Lewes Castle Trip

We had a wonderful time on our visit to Lewes Castle. It was fantastic to put our knowledge into action while also extending our learning in such an exciting setting. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and enjoyed every moment of our day. Everyone was their brave and kind self and should feel very proud – I am!

After a much-needed (and very much requested!) snack break, we eagerly began our scavenger hunt. We climbed many staircases to reach the top of the castle. We even compared it to climbing a mountain! Along the way, we spotted battlements, arrow slits, a gatehouse, a cannon and even the stocks. I must say the stocks seemed to be one of the highlights for the children. They loved coming up with different scenarios about how they had upset the king. When we finally reached the top, we admired the breathtaking views and even discovered a windmill. Showing great bravery like knights, we explored spiral staircases and had a go at defending the castle by pretending to use the arrow slits, before waving down to the people of Lewes below. We then enjoyed a well-deserved picnic feast, followed by dressing up, more exploring, another visit to the stocks, and a trip to the museum where we discovered fascinating artefacts and watched an engaging film.

What a marvellous and fun-filled day we have had!