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We made the most of the warm weather and took history outside!

31-10-2023

We made the most of the warm weather and took history outside! We explored our new topic about the battle for the kingdom of England between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, then created a timeline to capture key events. #RPHistory

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The Romans have invaded Roby Park ?️?️

31-10-2023

The Romans have invaded Roby Park ?️?️ Year 4 had a fantastic workshop with @PastProductions where they learnt all about the Roman army, life in Ancient Rome and had the opportunity to explore a range of artefacts. #RPHistory #PastProductions

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PastProductions really brought our history unit to life today!

01-11-2023

@PastProductions really brought our history unit to life today! The children loved dressing up as significant people to retell key events of The Gunpowder Plot. They also created fantastic pieces of art work using chalk and pastels. #RPHistory

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We had a brilliant day today at Liverpool Museum

01-11-2023

We had a brilliant day today at @MuseumLiverpool learning all about toys over time, materials they may are made of and worked together to order toys from oldest to newest! Well done year 1 for a fantastic day!?✨ #RPEnrichment #RPHistory

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Year 3 had an incredible time in the @World_Museum at their Stone, Bronze and Iron Age workshop

01-11-2023

Year 3 had an incredible time in the @World_Museum at their Stone, Bronze and Iron Age workshop. We got to handle real artefacts, learn more about what life was like back then and explore other topics in the museum too! #RPHistory #RPEnrichment

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Armistice Day Service – 9th Nov

11-11-2023

We look forward to welcoming families to our service later this afternoon. Entry via Easton Rd gate only.

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Armistice Day Service @ Roby Park

11-11-2023

Thank you members of @Year6RobyPark who led our poignant and reflective Armistice Day service. Thank you to @Knowsley_Leader and Cllr Frank Walsh for your attendance and laying a wreath in our Remembrance Garden 

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LFC Real Truth Legacy Project

26-11-2023

What a privilege to be included in @LFCFoundation and @IanByrneMP Real Truth Legacy project today. Informative and powerful hearing from Hillsborough survivors and learning about social injustice and the importance of campaigning. #JFT97 @CAHKnowsley

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Y3 History

29-01-2024

In History this week, we began our new Transport unit by looking at how transport has changed over time. We looked at boat, plane, train and car travel and added them to our timeline. #RPHistory

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Y1 History

29-01-2024

In history we are looking at the monarchy. Today we began discussing chronology and then used base ten to represent the ages of some of the Royal family that we have been learning about. This helped us to see who has been alive for longer!   #RPHistory @SI_Liverpool

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Y3 History Trip

29-01-2024

Year 3 had a great time at the Museum of Liverpool looking at different forms of transport. We even got to experience the Liverpool Overhead Railway and a carriage too! #RPHistory

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Y2 History

29-01-2024

Y2 we have been learning about Kings and Queens from the past & today we had a visit from Queen Elizabeth I thanks to @PastProductions. The children loved learning about royal etiquette, Tudor dancing, jousting & what life was like during the Queen’s reign. #RPHistory @SILPrimary

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Y5 History Trip

29-01-2024

Year 5 had an amazing day at Liverpool’s Maritime museum. The children consolidated their knowledge on The Battle of the Atlantic. It was fantastic to hear them make connections across their learning. #RPHistory #RPEnrichment

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St George’s Day

04-05-2024

For St George’s Day, children can wear red and white to school tomorrow. Children will enjoy workshops with Past Productions. Keep an eye on our socials to find out what we get up to…

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YN St George’s Day

04-05-2024

Today we wore red and white for St George’s Day. We loved learning all about St George and the dragon! #StGeorgesDay2024

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Y1 St George’s Day

04-05-2024

To celebrate #StGeorgesDay2024 we had a visit from @PastProductions and St George himself who taught us lots about who he is. We turned ourselves into dragons that St George wanted to slay, went on treasure hunts and acted out key words linked to his story. #RPEnrichment

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Y2 St George’s Day

04-05-2024

To celebrate St George’s Day we had a fantastic visit from St George himself! We learnt about why we celebrate St George’s Day and the legend of him slaying the dragon. We then took part in a range of fun activities

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Y3 English

04-05-2024

We had the opportunity to use VR headsets in our English lesson to immerse ourselves into our Ancient Egyptian setting. We also applied what we discovered into our History learning too! #RPEnglish #RPHistory

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Y4 St George’s Day

04-05-2024

To celebrate St George’s Day we had a fantastic visit from St George himself! We learnt about why we celebrate St George’s Day and the legend of him slaying the dragon. We then took part in a range of fun activities 

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Y5 History

08-05-2024

Year 5 discussed primary and secondary sources and examined a mystery item in history today. Was it a rattle for baby? Was it a weapon for a warrior? Could it be a torch? Could it be an air freshener? All very plausible suggestions from Year 5 #RPHistory

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Y5 St George’s Day

08-05-2024

St George’s Day brought a visit from @PastProductions and St George himself. Through dance and drama Year 5 retold the legend of St George and the dragon. #RPHistory.

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Y3 History

08-05-2024

In History, we looked at the role of Ancient Egyptian scribes. One of our tasks was to decode and write our own hieroglyphics and we realised just how difficult the ancient language was! #RPHistory

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Y6 St George’s Day

08-05-2024

To celebrate St George’s Day, we had a brilliant visit from @PastProductions.  We learnt about why we celebrate and the explored the story of St George slaying the dragon! We also took part in some medieval dancing and a dragon hunt! #RPEnrichment

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Y5 History

08-05-2024

History was all about maths today! Y5 learnt : The Maya were one of the first civilisations to use the concept of zero; they counted in base 20 and they used dots and bars to represent 5s and 1s. Children then created their own number line to 20. #RPHistory

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Y2 History

19-05-2024

In history Y2 have been developing a better understanding of how transport has changed over time. They enjoyed putting pictures of different vehicles in chronological order while also looking at the differences & similarities between cars today & cars in 1896. #RPHistory

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Y6 Olympic Workshop

24-07-2024

We had an amazing Olympic dance session with @educationgroup. We focused on the country of India and came to school wearing their national colours. We loved practicing our performance!  #RPEnrichment #olympics

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Y5 Olympic Workshops

24-07-2024

We had a fantastic session with @educationgroup to get us ready for the @Olympics! Our class country was Mexico and we enjoyed taking part in an opening ceremony, as well as learning a traditional Mexican dance!  #RPEnrichment

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YR Olympic Workshop

24-07-2024

Reception loved their Olympic dance workshop with @educationgroup we did some traditional English dancing and worked together with our friends. #RPEnrichment #Olympic2024

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Y1 Olympic Workshop

24-07-2024

We had a brilliant Olympic dance workshop with @educationgroup. We focused on Spain and came to school wearing Spanish colours before learning some Spanish style dancing!  #RPEnrichment #Olympics

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Armistice Day Service

11-11-2024

On Monday @ 2.15pm we will be holding our annual Armistice Day service. We look forward to welcoming parents and carers to join us.

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Armistice Day 2024

11-11-2024

Thank you to all parents and carers who attended our remembrance service today. It was a lovely opportunity to recognise those who have served and currently serving for our country. Well done to our year 6 speakers who did everyone proud.  #RemembanceDay

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Y1 History Workshops

24-11-2024

We had a brilliant workshop with Toys in Schools today! We began looking at different kinds of toys that were all made from wood before becoming toy makers! We drilled, hammered, decorated and added wheels & legs to create our very own wooden toys! Well done year 1#RPEnrichment

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Y4 History Workshop

24-11-2024

We had a fantastic Romans workshop with @HistoricWksps. We began by learning different battle formations and tactics, then we became archaeologists and explored different artefacts , finally we looked at a Romans marching pack and played Roman board games  #RPHistory

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Y3 History Workshop

24-11-2024

In History this week, we have been learning all about the Stone Age and Bronze Age. We were able to analyse different artefacts and consider what they were before making a poster inspired by cave paintings all about the Stone Age. #RPHistory

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Y6 History Workshop

24-11-2024

We had a fantastic workshop with @HistoricWksps where we uncovered the truths about the Viking lifestyle! We enjoyed battling with spears and shields, playing traditional Viking board games and looking at artefacts. #RPEnrichment #RPHistory

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Y5 History Workshop

24-11-2024

We enjoyed our Anglo-Saxon workshop with @HistoricWksps. We learnt about battle tactics, got to handle lots of artefacts and then played some board games. #RPHistory #RPEnrichment

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Y3 History

29-11-2024

We have had a fantastic Stone Age workshop today with @HistoricWksps! We observed different artefacts including animal skins, sketched some different bones, made our own cave paintings and even made some arrows! All of Year 3 had a fantastic day! #RPHistory

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Y3 History

29-11-2024

To end our fantastic day we did some archery! We hunted wild animals just like hunter gatherers and lots of us would be having deer and badger for dinner… some maybe even deli bar!  #RPHistory

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Y2 History

29-11-2024

This week in history the children created a timeline to show the key moments in the life of Guy Fawkes. This helped them to develop a better chronological understanding of the time. #RPHistory

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Y4 History

29-11-2024

In history, we discussed primary and secondary sources . The children then discussed and researched the influence the Romans had on Britain #RPHistory

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Y1 History

29-11-2024

In history, we have been looking at toys from the past and drew toys that our grandparents and parents would have played with as well as toys that we play with now to that we could see the differences #RPHistory

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Y6 History

03-12-2024

In History, we have been exploring the Vikings. We have discussed how they ventured to Britain, their battle for power and researched key events throughout the period of time. #RPHistory

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Y2 History

03-12-2024

Y2 created a story board to show the key events of The Gunpowder Plot. They developed a better understanding of the significant impact this event had on the country back in 1605 and why it is still remembered today. #RPHistory

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Y5 History

03-12-2024

We have enjoyed continuing to learn about the Anglo Saxons this week! We have learnt about their daily life, their conversion to Christianity and their legacy. #RPHistory

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Y5 History

16-12-2024

We have enjoyed continuing to learn about the Anglo Saxons this week! We have learnt about their daily life, their conversion to Christianity and their legacy. #RPHistory

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Check Out What is Coming Up This Spring Term….

18-12-2024
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Y1 Kings & Queens Workshop

02-03-2025
Year 1 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year1RobyPark
We have had an amazing workshop today with

. We spent the day with Henry VIII who taught us about kings and queens of the past, we did some dancing and archery and even made our own minted coins and medals out of clay!  #RPHistory #RPEnrichment

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Y2 Kings & Queens Workshop

02-03-2025
Year 2 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year2RobyPark
Today we had an amazing workshop from

. Henry VIII came to visit & taught us about the history of the British Monarchy. We took part in some Tudor dancing, archery we made our own minted coins & developed our understanding of chronology #RPHistory #RPEnrichment

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Y4 History

11-03-2025
Year 4 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year4RobyPark
Today we began our history topic on the transatlantic slave trade. The children created a mind map of key points and learned about the three main voyages, known as the ‘Triangle Trade’ #RPHistory
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Y5 History

11-03-2025
Year 5 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year5RobyPark
We have started our new History topic this week on the Battle of the Atlantic. The children have been really enthusiastic to learn about the Battle and also look at the Battle of Britain and have been practising their note taking skills. #RPHistory
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Y3 History

16-03-2025
Year 3 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year3RobyPark
This week in History, we have been looking at transport – how aeroplanes have changed over time. We wrote diary entries from a 1950s plane experience followed by a contrasting entry from today, and then acted out being on an aeroplane! #RPHistory
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Y1 History

30-03-2025
Year 1 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year1RobyPark
In History we have been looking at the monarchy and have enjoyed learning about the current monarch, future monarch and also past monarchs! Today we looked at the chronology of the Royal Family and used base ten to represent the ages of different members of the Royal Family! 
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Y2 History

30-03-2025
Year 2 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year2RobyPark
Y2 used their maths resources to help them to understand the terms within living memory and beyond living memory. This knowledge really helps them to understand how the lives of significant people like Queen Elizabeth I fits into the big picture of British history #RPHistory
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Y3 VE Day

13-05-2025
Year 3 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year3RobyPark
In our class today, we discussed VE day and we even looked at some photos from 1945. Some children recognised the importance of remembering the end of the war, whilst others thought the celebrations would’ve been fantastic!
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Y3 History

22-05-2025
Year 3 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year3RobyPark
After completing our shared reading lesson, we read a range of non-fiction texts about Ancient Egypt from the library! We loved deepening our understanding of this topic even more. #RPHistory
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Y1 History Workshop

17-06-2025
Year 1 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year1RobyPark
What a fantastic Great Fire of London workshop with

After meeting Samuel Pepys and hearing his story about how they fire happened, we made our own pomanders and fire marks out of clay. We ended our day planning cities and how they should be rebuilt!#RPEnrichment

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Y5 History Workshop

17-06-2025
Year 5 @ Roby Park Primary
@Year5RobyPark
We had a fantastic Maya workshop with

yesterday. We learnt about Maya sacrifices, their calendar and number system and had a go at making our own pottery. We also got to examine lots of really cool Maya artefacts! #RPHistory #RPEnrichment

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