Earlier this week, Year 3 visited Segedunum in Wallsend, the most excavated fort on Hadrian’s Wall. We had a fantastic day learning all about the Roman fort; training and marching like Roman soldiers; handling replica artefacts; exploring a section of Hadrian’s Wall and even having our own mini-battle between the Romans and Celts!

Our first workshop was all about learning how to be a Roman soldier. We pretended to be new recruits in the Roman Army, arriving at Segedunum for our training. We learnt to march and drill for battle and attend a kit training session. Mrs. Gallant and Miss. Stobbs did a wonderful job of dressing in all of the armour, even being equipped with weapons! We were then split into 3 groups: learning how to train and fight; checking everything we knew about the kit by handling it; and finally, memorising the oath – ready for the arrival of Legate Marcus Caelius, Roman Commander-in-Chief.

Year 3 did such a fantastic job that we all passed our Roman training and were awarded special certificates. Great job!

In our second workshop, we participated in a Roman life learning tour where we explored the fort and discovered what life was like inside the fort gates nearly 2.000 years ago!

Here are some of our favourite moments and thoughts about the day:

Freddie: Yesterday, on our trip to Segedunum, my favourite part was going to the top of the replica Hadrian’s Wall and throwing Roman rocks (plastic balls) at the other team.

Connie: I enjoyed it when we tried on the helmets, weapons and shields. It was great fun!

Roman: My favourite part was trying on the Roman clothes.

Jacob: I learned about training in the Roman fort and wearing clothes in Segedunum.

Mia: My favourite part of the trip was when we could climb up the replica Hadrian’s Wall and we got to throw the little colourful balls. I also enjoyed wearing the Roman helmets and leather shoes.

Phoebe: I enjoyed the activities, learning how to be a Roman soldier and when Miss Stobbs dressed up as one!

Greyson: I liked it when the Romans were standing on the replica of Hadrian’s Wall and were throwing fake Roman weapon balls and the Celts were trying to dodge them!

Frances: My favourite part was when we learned how to fight like Roman soldiers and tried on the armour that they wore.

A fantastic day had by all and a wonderful start to our new unit of learning in History!

Year 4 

Year 4 Have Been Busy This Week!

Year 4 have enjoyed another fantastic week packed with learning, creativity and sporting success.

In History, we explored how Middlesbrough changed during the 19th century and learned about the important roles played by Joseph Pease, Henry Bolckow and John Vaughan. The children created timelines and discovered how the railway, docks and iron industry helped transform Middlesbrough into a thriving industrial town.

We also took part in a magical Harry Potter Music Workshop, where the children enjoyed exploring music inspired by the wizarding world.

To top it all off, Year 4 represented the school brilliantly at several sporting events and we are especially proud of our Cricket Champions! The children showed excellent teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout.

Well done, Year 4 – another week full of fantastic achievements