York Castle Museum
Year 5 pupils recently visited York Castle Museum to deepen their knowledge about Crime and Punishment during the Victorian Period. They made links to past learning, drawing on their knowledge of crime and punishment during other periods in history. Our children enjoyed investigating the Castle Jail and discovered just how harsh the conditions were for those accused in Victorian Britain. The experts at the museum brought to life a trail during those times and the children had the opportunity to vote as part of a jury and decided whether to condemn or release the defendant.
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“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
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“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
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through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
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“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
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put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
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“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
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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.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
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“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.”
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‘nature’ programme.”
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attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
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