Year 4 – Murton Park
Last week, Year Four went to Murton Park to experience a day as a Roman soldier. During the morning, children dressed up as a Roman, took a tour of a Roman fort, created an oil lamp, and practised writing in Latin. Following a lunch in the barracks, Year Four then undertook weapons training, practising with a range of weapons from short sword and shield to javelins. They even defeated some Celts using the Roman’s famous Testudo formation. Finally, they ended the day by praising the Roman gods and receiving their pay. All children behaved brilliantly and were a credit to Burlington Junior School.
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“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
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engineering.”
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“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
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‘nature’ programme.”
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“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
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“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
