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Year 2 Ignite their Passion for History

by tl | Oct 14, 2025 | Academic

Year 2 have been learning about The Great Fire of London as their history topic this term, and their learning has come alive through a range of exciting, hands-on experiences. After exploring how the fire began in 1666 and learning about the limited firefighting...

Cracking Codes at Bletchley Park

by tl | Oct 10, 2025 | Trips

First Form pupils spent a day Cracking Codes and Unlocking History at Bletchley Park recently. ‘When I first heard that we were going to Bletchley Park I was really excited, because I knew this was a place that changed the course of WWII for the Allies. I was...

Ancient Greece Comes to Life

by tl | Jun 10, 2025 | Academic

Year 5 pupils recently took a step back in time to explore the rich culture and traditions of Ancient Greece, culminating in their very own Greek banquet. As part of their topic work, the pupils delved into the world of Dionysus, god of festivities, learning how the...

The main purpose of the Aeneid

by tl | May 26, 2025 | Academic

‘The main purpose of the Aeneid is to glorify Rome. ’ To what extent do you agree with this statement. By Sam (Upper Sixth, Swift) In a letter written by Ovid, addressed to Augustus, the poet, famous for composing the Metamorphoses, describes the great poem by Virgil...

All Aboard for the Steam Museum

by tl | May 21, 2025 | Trips

On Tuesday, Year 2 swapped the classroom for coal and carriages with an unforgettable trip to the Steam Museum – The Museum of the Great Western Railway! The day began with a Discovery Session where pupils dressed up as factory workers, learned all about the visionary...