BB8Y LENS November 2021 Vol 8: Issue No. Eleven Excellence Through Partnership
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Barging around! Canal trip.
NARROW BOATS Year three were back on the road this week, visiting the canal narrow boats of Dudley. For many children it was the first time of being on a canal boat, made more exciting by being underground for part of the journey. The canal trip brought to life the role of the ‘Navvy’ who they have been studying. [Navvies were the men who actually built railways and canals. ... The word “navvy” came from the word navigator. By the mid-C19th – the height of railway mania – there were 250,000 navvies throughout the country.] Cleo and Harriet in 3V really enjoyed the trip and learnt a lot through the day. They loved the feeling of the boat and were surprised that the barges managed to get through the narrow space. Thanks to Mrs Vickers for the story. REMEMBRANCE Everyone at Abbey observed a two-minute silence in their classrooms, Thursday 11th November. In an age appropriate way we all took the time to reflect upon the importance of this event. Years two and six have also completed some Art & Design work as a mark of respect.
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