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West Stow

On  Friday  20th  November,  Year  Five  visited  West  Stow  Anglo  Saxon  Village.    Year  Five  have  been  studying the Anglo Saxons and the children learned a great deal during the visit.  A video informed  us about the history of settlements at Stow and many were amazed by how long ago people lived  on  the  site  where  we  were  sat.    After  that,  we  visited  the  houses  built  as  part  of  experimental archaeology.  At West Stow, the archaeologists are experimenting to try to learn more about what  Anglo Saxon houses would have been like.  Most children agreed the houses were very sparse, a bit  smelly (due to the fires to heat them) and that they were very small. In  addition  to  the  houses,  we  also  visited  the  museum  which  is  packed  full  of  artefacts  dug  up during the excavations at West Stow. The  children  displayed  interest  and  enthusiasm  throughout  the  day.    When  questioned,  many children gave pertinent and informed answers to historical questions.  Year Five children will soon  write non - chronological reports about the Anglo Saxons as part of their English work.

100 WC Showcase Week 9

Alyssa wrote a 100 Word Challenge entry that needed to be about something red. Her work was 'Showcased' on the 100 Word challenge website. 

Below is a copy of her writing that was originally posted here.

"Lights shine on the front of my house waiting for Lakshmi to visit me.
All the houses shine with red candlelight glistening through the window.
Keys rattle on the door as people leave to see the red fireworks pop.
Singing is fun to do on before Diwali hoping that Lakshmi can hear us.
Houses join together to say their peaceful prayers to honur Lakshmi.
Music fills the air to make your ears feel calm and relaxed for the night.
I think that everyone should have a good time on the 11th of November!"

 

Discussion Text - "Should children have an afternoon break?"