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Year 5 Trip to Hampton Court Palace

This week, Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic trip to Hampton Court Palace as part of their work on the Tudors. The children spent the day learning about the lives of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and the many stories hidden within the palace walls.

From exploring the Great Hall to spotting the famous Tudor symbols and portraits, the children were full of curiosity and thoughtful questions. But perhaps the biggest highlight of the day was the audio guides - the excitement of wearing headphones and hearing the palace come to life made the experience feel extra special. There was something magical about wandering through the rooms while listening to tales of feasts, fashion, and royal intrigue.

A huge thank you to the parents who accompanied us on the trip — your support and enthusiasm helped make the day run smoothly and added so much to the children’s experience. We’re very grateful. 

Year 3 Trip to the Museum of Richmond – Exploring Prehistoric Britain

Year 3 had a fantastic visit to the Museum of Richmond this week to deepen their learning about Prehistoric Britain. The children took part in an exciting hands-on archaeological dig, where they unearthed “artefacts” from the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic eras - and threw themselves into the role of real archaeologists with great enthusiasm.

As they uncovered each object, the children worked carefully to examine the materials and look for clues about how these items might have been used. They discussed which finds could have been tools for hunting or clearing land, which might be early farming or sewing equipment, and which could have been decorative or used for everyday life. There was excitement in the room as the children shared ideas, compared discoveries and pieced together what life might have been like thousands of years ago.

The Museum of Richmond proved to be a perfect setting for this learning. Many prehistoric artefacts have been discovered in and around the local area, and the museum helps to tell the story of how people lived here long before modern Richmond existed. It was exciting for the children to realise that evidence of early human life can be found so close to home.

Year 3 represented the school beautifully, and returned full of curiosity, new knowledge and plenty of stories to share!