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Bringing the Romans to Life!
As part of our new topic, You’re Not Invited , Year 5 brought the past to life with an exciting historical workshop led by Humph’s Histories. The children learned some Latin phrases, explored where key Roman events fit within British history, and investigated a range of weapons, armour and other historical sources. They also created their own Roman shields and recreated battle formations, giving them a real insight into life in the Roman army. A big thank you to Steve for del

Elston Hall Primary School
6 days ago


A Stone Age Adventure for Year 3
Year 3 had an unforgettable day at Tanglewood as they stepped back in time to deepen their learning about the Stone Age. The children began by grouping themselves into tribes, each choosing a unique tribe name and decorating their cheeks with matching colours—just like real Stone Age hunters! Working together, the tribes then set about building their own shelters. They used natural materials to create structures big enough for their whole tribe to sit inside, showing fantasti

Elston Hall Primary School
Nov 26, 2025


Year 6 Visit Blists Hill
Year 6 had a fantastic time at Blist's Hill Living Museum, as part of their Geography and History learning. We were transported back in time to the Victoria era, and used our skills and understanding to compare and contrast life in that time and explore the history of the buildings and local landscape. We visited Victorian shops and businesses, discussed the impact of industrialisation and used our questioning skills to find out more. We also each had some delicious chips, c

Elston Hall Primary School
Nov 21, 2025


'How to Draw' Club Remember!
This week in Drawing Club, the children took part in a special Remembrance Day activity. They followed step-by-step instructions to draw a soldier and a poppy, learning how simple shapes can come together to create a meaningful picture. The children showed great focus and care as they drew, using their artwork to reflect on the importance of remembering those who have served.

Elston Hall Primary School
Nov 11, 2025


Year 6 Poppies for Remembrance
Our Year 6 children have decorated the playground with poppies they designed and made from recycled plastic bottles, creating a beautiful display to honour Remembrance Day.

Elston Hall Primary School
Nov 7, 2025


Year 3 Take Aim Like Stone Age Hunters!
As part of their ‘Lindow Man’ topic, Year 3 have been getting to grips with archery in their PE lessons. Channelling their inner Stone Age hunters, they’ve been practising their aim with impressive accuracy — woolly mammoths beware!

Elston Hall Primary School
Oct 21, 2025


Semaphore Secrets: What Are We Saying?
As part of their topic, Year 2 children have been learning about communication in the past. Children were introduced to semaphore...

Elston Hall Primary School
Sep 15, 2025


Year 1 Step Back In Time!
Thursday 12th June Year 1 children enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Black Country Living Museum as part of their history learning. The...

Elston Hall Primary School
Jun 13, 2025


Year 1's Amazing History Lesson
Thursday 5th June 2025 Year 1 children had a truly special day today! They were visited by some wonderful elderly guests who shared their...

Elston Hall Primary School
Jun 5, 2025


More VE Celebrations
May 2025 As we marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, children learnt all about this important moment in history. They participated...

Elston Hall Primary School
May 12, 2025


Reception Celebrates VE Day!
May 8th 2025 Today, as we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the children have celebrated this pivotal moment in history. They...

Elston Hall Primary School
May 8, 2025


Year 1 Fossil Hunters!
Monday 17th March Year 1 had a fantastic day building on their learning about Mary Anning. Children became paleontologists for the day,...

Elston Hall Primary School
Mar 19, 2025


Year 1 Dinosaur Day
Thursday 13th March Year 1 had a roaring good time on Dinosaur Day! The children got creative, making their own fossils by pressing...

Elston Hall Primary School
Mar 13, 2025


Year 2 Dancing Spy!
February 2025 The children having been learning about Josephine Baker in their new topic ‘Dancing Spy’. Today they learnt that she was a...

Elston Hall Primary School
Feb 28, 2025


Year 3 Ancient Greek Day (Jan 25)
Year 3 have thoroughly enjoyed their Greek day with Humph's Histories. We learned all about Ancient Greece and the Greek culture. We...

Elston Hall Primary School
Jan 20, 2025


Statfold Barn Railway (Dec 25)
Reception children had a magical time at Statfold Barn Railway on Friday. They took a ride on a steam train, posted a letter to Santa,...

Elston Hall Primary School
Dec 17, 2024
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