Today, Year 3 stepped back in time to the Ice Age and discovered what life was like for people thousands of years ago.
When we arrived, we were given helmets and torches to explore one of the amazing caves. Inside, we learned how people survived during the Ice Age, using the caves as shelter. We imagined what it would have been like to live there, with only a fire for warmth and no modern comforts!
After that, we headed outside to try some Ice Age survival skills. We built our own tents to see how people might have constructed shelters, threw spears at targets and even learned how to start a fire. It was so exciting to see how resourceful people had to be to survive.
The day ended with us becoming palaeontologists. We examined the bones of Ice Age animals that had been found in the caves, like lions and hyenas. Then, we tried recreating the skeletons, piecing the bones together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. It was fascinating to think about the animals that once roamed the land where we stood.
Everyone had a fantastic time and learned so much about the Ice Age. We can’t wait to share our new knowledge with our families and friends!

Today, we had an exciting visitor who taught us about Sikhism! We learned about the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, which is treated like a living teacher and kept in a special place in every Gurdwara, the Sikh place of worship.
Our visitor explained that everyone is welcome at a Gurdwara, where people volunteer to cook and share meals with everyone, showing kindness and equality. We also heard about the Sikh naming ceremony: when a baby is born, the family chooses a name starting with a special letter from the Guru Granth Sahib.
The best part was listening to the Vaja, a musical instrument Sikhs use to play hymns. The soft music was calming and helped us feel the peacefulness of Sikh prayers.
This visit taught us about the importance of respect, kindness, and community. We really enjoyed learning about Sikhism!