Year 3 VR Headsets – Ancient Greece
On Thursday 24th September Year 3 used VR headsets as part of their History unit. They were able to explore Ancient Greece and discover the cultural sights, sounds and symbolism of the ancient Olympic Games. They found it highly engaging and a really enjoyable way to learn about the past.
Year 3 & 4 Humanities
The Year 3s and 4s enjoyed an afternoon with the VR headsets as part of their humanities learning. Using these, they were able to see what the Acropolis in Athens looks like today and what an Ancient Greek chariot looked like. Afterwards, they explored Ancient Olympia. They were able to move around to look at […]
PGL – Day 2
Year 6 have continued to make the most of their time in Shropshire: after a hearty breakfast, they have enjoyed abseiling, learned to light fires with flint and steel, made dens and used knives to feather wood for kindling as well as building rafts which they paddled across the lake – most even managed to […]
PGL Update – Day 1
We arrived safely and have already packed plenty into our first afternoon! The children took part in giant swing and rifle shooting, and both activities were a huge hit. Sienna said she enjoyed the rifle shooting because it was “easy to get the hang of,” while Eve said that on the giant swing, “the acceleration […]
Severn Trent Workshops
Severn Trent introduced the importance of looking after our water systems to the whole school in our morning assembly. With lots of interesting facts and an interactive quiz show, the children learned a lot about how they can save water and what they should or should not be flushing down the toilet! Afterwards, Year 3 […]
Year 6 explore the Ancient Pyramids of Giza
As part of our Ancient Egypt topic, we had the exciting opportunity to use VR headsets to explore the Pyramids of Giza. This immersive experience brought our learning to life, helping us to deepen our understanding of this remarkable civilisation. Seb said, “I really liked it because it helped me understand what the pyramids actually look […]
Microsoft Showcase Status
We’re delighted to announce that Farndon Fields Primary School has once again had its Showcase School status renewed. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to using technology thoughtfully to enhance teaching and learning. Our approach is simple: the right technology, at the right time, for the right reason. Rather than using technology for everything, we […]
History Detectives Workshop
On Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th September, Year 3 and 4 attended a History Detectives Workshop, held in our school, run by Creative Learning Services. The workshop was relevant for all budding young historians because it was all about how we use primary sources to understand the past. Activities included placing artefacts in order on a timeline, […]