Presentation to Parents and Carers

To conclude their studies of the Ancient Egyptians, Year 3 hosted a presentation afternoon for parents and carers, giving them the opportunity to showcase all they had learnt about Ancient Egypt, and practise those all-important oracy skills with a variety of different people.

3V chose to share their knowledge of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, the amazing artefacts discovered by archaeologists, and to explore whether there was any truth in the rumours of a so-called 'Curse of Tutankhamun.'  They also showed off their hieroglyphics skills, translating secret messages and helping their visitors to create their own Cartouches.

We were delighted to have such amazing support from parents and carers, who really entered into the spirit of the afternoon (many had perhaps not expected to spend the afternoon dressing up as 1920s archaeologists and crawling into an Egyptian tomb!) and it was a real boost for the children's confidence to have a chance to share all the fascinating things they have learnt about the world of Ancient Egypt.

Thank you very much to all who attended our presentation - we really do appreciate all your support with your children's learning.

Hieroglyphic writing station - with the all-important Rosetta Stone.

The famous Curse of Tutankhamun - but can you believe everything you read in the papers?

Some of the artefacts recovered from the tomb were mysterious: archaeologists needed to try and work out how they were used and to whom they belonged.

The scribes practised their best hieroglyphic handwriting in readiness for the visitors.

Archaeologists made field sketches and notes about the artefacts.

The Tomb Guides were ready to show the visitors the marvels of the tomb!

Practising their debating skills - was there any evidence to suggest the curse was real?

Parents really entered into the spirit of the occasion!