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November 2021

  • A Special Visitor

    Published 24/11/21

    Rhine Class were excited to welcome a very special visitor - a Barrister - to help them learn more about the legal system in England.

    The children listened intently to the explanation of the Court trial process and the role of a Barrister, asked thoughtful questions and were inspired by the message, that anyone can be a Barrister, you just need to really want to do it.

    There was then the opportunity to try on the gown and wig. Some distinguished potential Barristers!

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  • Great and Ghastly Events

    Published 09/11/21

    Rhine Class have had an amazing day immersed in their new topic, ‘Great & Ghastly Events.’ Each week they will study an event & today was Guy Fawkes Night.

    They learnt how Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 and that Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords.

    The day included a rotation of activities: analysing sources of evidence to find out more about the plot and plotters, learning by heart the traditional Bonfire Rhyme, creating fireworks in a jar (don’t worry very safe!) firework art, and code breaking. 🔥

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