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Autumn

Our topic this term is 'Veni Vidi Veci' ( I came, I saw, I conquered!) 

We will be learning about

  • The Invasion of Britain: Learning about Julius Caesar's early attempts and Emperor Claudius's successful invasion in AD 43.
  • The Roman Army: Discovering how soldiers were trained, their weapons, armour, and battle tactics like the 'tortoise' formation.
  • Boudicca and Resistance: Studying the famous warrior queen of the Iceni tribe who led a massive rebellion against Roman rule. 
  • Life in Roman Britain: Exploring what changed in daily life, including the introduction of straight roads, stone villas, public baths, and new foods.
  • Hadrian's Wall: Looking at why Emperor Hadrian built a massive wall across northern Britain to keep out northern tribes.
  • Roman Legacy: Examining what the Romans did for us, from engineering and sanitation to Latin-derived words and Roman numerals.

Please visit these websites to find out more 

bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwmpfg8

https://ks2history.com/romans

 

In Art, we are finding out about Henry Moore. Henry Spencer Moore (1898-1986) was one of the most important British artists of the twentieth century and arguably the most internationally celebrated sculptor of the period. He is renowned for his semi-abstract monumental bronzes, which can be seen all over the world.

Please visit his website to find out more https://henry-moore.org/