JCA History

Year 2 explored a range of History sources this week surrounding the Lofthouse Colliery Disaster. They made some fantastic inferences and keen to look at the impact this had on society ⁦@HistoryJca⁩ #sources

Today, Year 5 have consolidated their learning of WWll. They have presented all their understanding in a double page spread. ⁦@HistoryJca⁩

In History, Year 6 enjoyed learning about the passengers that were on board the Empire Windrush. They analysed sources and explained how reliable the source was. We then hot seated in role as the passengers ⛴️ ⁦@HistoryJca⁩

Year 5 have been reflecting on how we remember the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. They asked thoughtful questions and showed a deep understanding of WWI. We then created Caesar Ciphers to decode a poignant message of remembrance. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

One child in year 4 made 40 poppies at home to share with the children in school today. We are grateful for their contribution. Together, we made a display to show our appreciation and respect for all who served. #Armisticeday2025.

Year 6 have had a fantastic time at @LeedsCityMuseum immersing themselves in the ancient Egyptians. They saw a real mummy and even got to complete the ritual of mummification! We then explored the museum in the afternoon recapping learning from previous year groups @HistoryJca

‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today’ A poignant assembly focussing on remembrance and those that fought. Thank you to school council who wrote their own poems to perform for the school @HistoryJca #RemembranceDay

Spotlights are a great way to enhance book nooks. By drawing attention to the key texts and inviting eyes to the stage they deserve. ✨

Year 6 have shown brilliant retrieval of their ancient Egyptian history unit. They discussed what elements of history we have learnt about linking it to our history strands. We then played @PlayBlooket to finish our unit @HistoryJca #retrieval

A fantastic assembly this morning all about the history of bonfire night. Children in Year 6 helped reenact the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot @HistoryJca

Year 5 had a fantastic day at Eden Camp. They demonstrated a thirst for learning and asked lots of great questions!

Fantastic published writing from Year 6 showcasing their hard work over the term. They strived to include powerful and suspenseful vocabulary in their amazing adventure stories based on the ancient Egyptians🪲⚱️@JcaWriting #ancientegyptians #adventure #Discovery

Year 3 have produced incredibly detailed biographies about Mary Anning this half term. Their attention to detail has been exceptional. Take a look at their amazing 3D ammonite artwork too- well done Year 3! 🐚🦕

Our hall is blooming with remembrance as we head into November. Stories to honour and remember with care. Lest we forget. #ArmisticeDay2025

Year 5 have had a fantastic Outdoor Learning afternoon as they developed their knowledge of WWll. They ‘dug for victory’, built sturdy Anderson shelters and created clay models inspired by the war.

Year 6 had a brilliant morning with @edensforestcic exploring ancient Egyptians. We worked in teams to create our own pyramids, created a timeline of events and looked at Egyptian gods and goddesses @HistoryJca

Year 3 wrote beautifully descriptive biographies based on inspirational palaeontologist- Mary Anning! They have wowed us with their superb vocabulary and descriptive sentences. @JcaWriting #fossils 🐚

Brilliant to see home learning taking place and what a meaningful project! Well done! ✨

What a wonderful day at Pontefract castle exploring the ruins, dungeon and learning about Ilbert the dragon through captivating story telling @HistoryJca

Fantastic double page spreads produced by Year 6 all about Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. They researched different gods and why they were important to the Egyptians. ⁦@HistoryJca⁩ #goldenthreads #doublepagespread #religion