Some of our lucky pupils had a fascinating time when the team from York Archaeology showed them the latest finds from the excavations at the former Mecca Bingo site. You can read all about it, and see some lovely photographs, on the YorkMix and York Press websites.
History News
Forest School, History News, News, RE News, Year 5&6
Clifford’s Tower Daffodils – Press Article
Have you seen the daffodils at Clifford’s Tower? Last year, Mrs Burt took the children from Y5/6 to join in the volunteer effort on a very soggy November day, planting thousands of bulbs to help restore the beautiful and poignant display that commemorates one of the worst anti-Jewish atrocities of the Middle Ages.
As the daffodils come into bloom, and to mark the anniversary of the massacre, which took place on the 16th March 1190, the York Press have written about this – please click the image below to read the full article.
History News, News, Newsletters
The Rocking Horses – official unveiling!
Please note that admission is limited due to capacity restrictions.
Please book your place in advance either by following this link: https://www.seetickets.com/event/unveiling-of-fishergate-rocking-horses/fishergate-primaryschool/2463008
Booking online is preferred to reduce workload on our office staff. When booking, please specify the number of tickets you will need. I.e. If you are bringing a family of five, select five tickets.
We anticipate places will go quickly, so please book early.
Early Years, History News, News, Year 1&2, Year 3&4, Year 5&6
Rocking Horse Fundraiser – WE DID IT!
Thanks to your generosity and support, we have raised a whopping £2100 to restore our lovely rocking horses.
Well done #operationfishergaterockinghorse!Rocking Horse Club
History News, News, Newsletters, Parent Partnership
“Operation Fishergate Rocking-Horse”
Forest School, History News, News, Year 1&2
Great Fires of London
Key stage 1 children loved their great fires of London topic!! It seemed a shame to set fire to the houses they had constructed out of cardboard and straw and then painted!! But we did!!! (Click to enlarge the pictures)
We watched from a safe distance as the fire started in the bakery and took hold very quickly!! Within minutes they were burned to the ground!! Not like the days it took in 1666!! Super hands on learning!!
History News, Year 5&6
Greek democracy
As part of their Ancient Greeks Topic, and with links to the General Election last week, Year 5 and 6 have been discussing the development of democracy in Ancient Greece. We have had class votes on four different types of…
English News, History News, News, Year 5&6
Coming soon….
Have a look at our fantastic movie trailers!
History News, News, RE News, Year 3&4
Remembrance Day 2015 Y3/4 Visit to York Cemetery
Our Y3/4 children were invited to the cemetery on Remembrance Day to lay special poppy crosses on the war graves. We had a very peaceful afternoon, with some real reflection, thinking about the people who had given their lives in battles since the First World War.
The children also observed a two minute silence at the War memorial at the cemetery and two children were chosen to lay a special poppy wreath in memory of the fallen soldiers. We feel very privileged to have been asked again to take place in this very important day by York Cemetery.
History News, News, RE News, Year 3&4
Visiting Veterans
York Veterans shared their experiences of WWII with Y3/4 children as part of our learning about Rememberance.