Year 8 Geography Earthquake Drill lesson
Year 8 Geography Earthquake Drill lesson
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Y8 geographers have started their topic about tectonic plates. One of the many exciting lessons has been about what to do in an earthquake drill. Before doing this lesson, learners made sure to familiarise themselves with the 6 steps to take to prepare for an earthquake: make a plan, secure your home, get a kit, “drop, cover, hold on”, check for hazards, and stay connected. Students had the opportunity to try out the “drop, cover, hold” technique in their classrooms.
Y8 geographers have started their topic about tectonic plates. One of the many exciting lessons has been about what to do in an earthquake drill. Before doing this lesson, learners made sure to familiarise themselves with the 6 steps to take to prepare for an earthquake: make a plan, secure your home, get a kit, “drop, cover, hold on”, check for hazards, and stay connected. Students had the opportunity to try out the “drop, cover, hold” technique in their classrooms.
Oathall remembers the Battle of Britain on its 80th anniversary
Oathall remembers the Battle of Britain on its 80th anniversary
On Monday 14th September, students from Oathall Community College commemorated a local Battle of Britain pilot by laying a wreath and holding a small ceremony at his graveside in Western Road Cemetery in Haywards Heath.
On Monday 14th September, students from Oathall Community College commemorated a local Battle of Britain pilot by laying a wreath and holding a small ceremony at his graveside in Western Road Cemetery in Haywards Heath.
Flying Officer Richard Plummer was born in Haywards Heath in 1912. Joining the RAF in 1937, he was shot down over Thameshaven in Essex on 4th September 1940. He later died of his injuries and is buried here in his hometown.
Flying Officer Richard Plummer was born in Haywards Heath in 1912. Joining the RAF in 1937, he was shot down over Thameshaven in Essex on 4th September 1940. He later died of his injuries and is buried here in his hometown.
2020 sees the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and while a larger commemoration of the event is of course not possible this year, students and staff at Oathall Community College were keen to mark this occasion. History teacher Mr Jim Hastings and two Year 11 students led the tribute by laying a wreath on behalf of the College.
2020 sees the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and while a larger commemoration of the event is of course not possible this year, students and staff at Oathall Community College were keen to mark this occasion. History teacher Mr Jim Hastings and two Year 11 students led the tribute by laying a wreath on behalf of the College.
Mr Hastings said of the event, "we as a school are keen to embrace the actions of local people in the past. Richard Plummer fought at the height of the Battle of Britain but sadly died never knowing that he had helped secure victory for his nation. Our history students paid their respects in a manner which epitomises the best of their generation, at the graveside of a man who epitomised the very best of his. They were eager to hear Richard Plummer's story, from Haywards Heath to joining the RAF, fighting in Norway to his Hurricane being hit over Thameshaven. We feel honoured to have been able to remember a local war hero and share his story with our school community".
Mr Hastings said of the event, "we as a school are keen to embrace the actions of local people in the past. Richard Plummer fought at the height of the Battle of Britain but sadly died never knowing that he had helped secure victory for his nation. Our history students paid their respects in a manner which epitomises the best of their generation, at the graveside of a man who epitomised the very best of his. They were eager to hear Richard Plummer's story, from Haywards Heath to joining the RAF, fighting in Norway to his Hurricane being hit over Thameshaven. We feel honoured to have been able to remember a local war hero and share his story with our school community".
Year 7 History
Year 7 History
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Re-enactment
Re-enactment
This half term, Year 7 students have been learning about the events of 1066 and investigating why William won the Battle of Hastings. Here is Mrs Edwards’s class reenacting the events of that fateful day in the playground. As you can see, the Saxon army is doing their best to keep their position on the hill with their shields up high, while William’s archers are on the attack!
This half term, Year 7 students have been learning about the events of 1066 and investigating why William won the Battle of Hastings. Here is Mrs Edwards’s class reenacting the events of that fateful day in the playground. As you can see, the Saxon army is doing their best to keep their position on the hill with their shields up high, while William’s archers are on the attack!
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