http://www.romanroadprimary.org/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:39:13 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Did you know the Egyptians used pictures and symbols for their alphabet? We do! We are transforming our cloakroom into Ancient Egypt and decided that our old name cards were no use in Egypt. So we chose a famous Egyptian, artefact or building and then added our name in hieroglyphics. Aren't they amazing!!! Would you like to try out your name? Just click on the link below. http://www.eyelid.co.uk/e-name.htm]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/hieroglyphics.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/hieroglyphics.html Art Creative Curriculum Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:39:13 +0000 Today we have been exploring how the Ancient Egyptians made pyramids. Unfortunately Mrs Inkster does not have the muscle to transport lots of stone into school so we relied on rough cut sugar cubes instead. ]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/ancient_step_pyramids.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/ancient_step_pyramids.html Creative Curriculum Numeracy Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:33:39 +0000 During our Egypt day we made some fantastic Egyptain scenes on sandpaper to give the texture of the desert. We have all learned how to draw a pyramid and it is much easier than we first thought. Our work will be displayed in our Egyptian cloakroom.]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/mummy_art.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/mummy_art.html Art Artsmark Creative Curriculum Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:24:09 +0000 The whole school celebrated our Egypt theme week yesterday by coming to school dressed as Egyptians. Our costumes were amazing and we had a fantastic time. Many thanks to all our parents who sent us to school so wonderfully dressed, you helped make it a special day.]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/egypt_day.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/egypt_day.html Artsmark Creative Curriculum Events Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:19:14 +0000 All of the school were very privilged to receive a visit from Carol an Egyptologist this week. ]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/mummy_who.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/mummy_who.html Artsmark Creative Curriculum Year 1 Year 2 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:10:37 +0000 We are using all of the knowledge we have learned about Egypt in our play this week. During play in the sand tray, two year 1 boys made an amazing Egypt scene. It included - the River Nile, pyramids, a temple, a boat and the Valley of the Kings. Can you spot them? What a fantastic way of showing what Egypt might have looked like!]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/egyptian_sand_scene.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/egyptian_sand_scene.html Creative Curriculum Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:03:09 +0000 During Egyptian week we have been learning all about the boy king Tutankhamun. We were fascinated and really enjoyed learning about the discovery of his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. We decided to design and make our very own Death mask. We think King Tut would love them - do you? Please leave a comment letting us know what you think. ]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/totally_terrific_tutankhamun.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/totally_terrific_tutankhamun.html Art Artsmark Creative Curriculum Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:24:07 +0000 This week Year One received a letter from the Head of the Mummy Society in Egypt. They asked our help with making party food for the Annual Mummy Ball. ]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/yummy_mummy_sandwiches.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/yummy_mummy_sandwiches.html Creative Curriculum Year 1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:59:08 +0000 There will be lots of exciting things to learn and get involved with at school. Two prizes to look out for are Gold Writer award and Poetry Prize. These are given out every year to one person in KS1 and one in KS2.]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/the_best_book_week_ever.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/the_best_book_week_ever.html Creative Curriculum Events Fundraising Home School Links MSB Nursery Reception Special Projects Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:35:12 +0000 This week, they were invited back to use special paints to create the mural. It will be placed on the wall shortly!]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/roman_roads_talented_artists.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/roman_roads_talented_artists.html About Our School Art Artsmark Events Other Clubs Roman Road at 50 Special Projects Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:10:03 +0000 All of them enjoyed our gift and the assembly went really well.]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/year_2_assembly_parents.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/year_2_assembly_parents.html About Our School Creative Curriculum Curriculum Events Geography Literacy News Performances Special Projects Year 2 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:00:50 +0000 The children were fantastic and remembered all their lines. The audience heard every word! Miss Allen thought it was so wonderful the children all received a prize afterwards! Even Mrs McKeown said she had learned new things about France! Well Done for all your hard work Year 2!]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/year_2_french_assembly.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/03/year_2_french_assembly.html About Our School Artsmark Creative Curriculum Events Geography Literacy News Performances Special Projects Year 2 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:52:25 +0000 After learning about circuits, Year 4 went on to do a mini project in which they made their own switches and then finally turned the whole circuit into a burglar alarm for their desks. They were really good at it and finsihed in super quick time !!! I think we've got some security experts in the making !!! They learnt lots and lots about science and the technology planning process. Maybe some year 4 children can leave comments on the website to say what they learnt. http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/02/alarming_our_desks.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/02/alarming_our_desks.html Creative Curriculum Year 4 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:54:06 +0000 ]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/02/second_place_for_year_4_at_the.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/02/second_place_for_year_4_at_the.html Physical Education Year 4 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:30:38 +0000 Tickets are now available to purchase from Mrs Inkster for Gateshead Dance Festival on Monday 15th March 2010.]]> http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/02/sage_tickets_on_sale_for_dance.html http://www.romanroadprimary.org/2010/02/sage_tickets_on_sale_for_dance.html Dance Club Events Year 1 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:50:52 +0000