For our geography lessons this half term we are learning all about our local area. We began by placing Evesham geographically within the UK, and then had a closer look at our local area using ordinance survey maps. We learnt about some of the map symbols and tried to spot familiar landmarks on the local maps.
Is there anything lovelier than sitting under a tree with a good book on a sunny day? 3V recently took advantage of the good weather and enjoyed some quiet time reading in the shade.
We recently visited the Corinium Museum in Cirencester in order to complement our study of life in Roman Britain earlier in the year. Year 3 had a brilliant time taking part in different workshop activities and exploring the many fascinating exhibits on show in the museum.
For our history lessons this half term, 3V have been learning all about Crime and Punishment through the ages. This week, we investigated Victorian times. We learnt that the first police force was introduced in London by Sir Robert Peel (and were swiftly nicknamed 'Bobbies' or 'Peelers'). We also learnt that, in Victorian times, criminals were sent to prison to perform 'hard labour' as a punishment for their misdeeds. Prisoners would have to spend hours every day turning a crank, stepping on a treadwheel, picking oakum or carrying a heavy weight around. All activities had to be carried out in silence.
We recreated some of these activities for the children in the school hall: they spent fifteen minutes in total trying three different types of hard labour: the shot drill, the treadwheel and picking oakum. I think they found keeping silent the hardest part!
After they had completed their 'sentence,' the prisoners were marched back to the classroom to write a diary describing their experiences.
