We love History and Geography at

Barming Primary School!

HISTORY - What have we been up to?

EYFS

The Mayor of Maidstone Visit 

We were really lucky to have a visit from the ‘Mayor of Maidstone’ today. He came into our assembly with Councillor Mrs Fay Gooch. He told us all about his job and what he does. Mrs Gooch then explained that our wonderful Barming Parish Council had organised for our children to have a special mug commemorating our new King Charles III's coronation. The Mayor finished by visiting our EYFS and Pre-School children who really liked his shiny gold chain!

We found out facts such as:

• Maidstone has the oldest Mayor in the county – since 1549!
• The Mayor has his very own security guard because his chain costs a lot of money!
• The Mayor attends openings, parties, charity events and helps people celebrate their 100^th birthdays.
• Barming is mentioned in the Doomsday Book!

We had a really lovely afternoon and would like to thank the Mayor and Mrs Fay Gooch for their visit! 

Year 2 Visit - How have schools changed?

This term Year 2 are learning about how schools have changed since the 1900s. They have been focusing on Barming Primary School and how it has changed. From looking at the old school building on South Street to what the children used to wear, Year 2 have really enjoyed learning about the differences and similarities. We were very lucky to have Mrs Bartlett come in and speak to the children as she attended Barming Primary school as a child. It was very interesting to hear how the school is different and some things which are very similar! 

History Challenge Term 4

This term we would love the children to do some research and create a FACT PAGE!  

This can be one page of historical information on the life of a significant individual.

Such as the people listed below.... but.... it can be any past significant individual.  

• Christopher Columbus

• Mary Seacole

• Rosa Parks

• Emily Davison

• Queen Elizabeth  

• King Charles

• Albert Einstein

• William Shakespeare 

We would love to display these in school.  Please ensure they are all handed into the office by Thursday 21st March 9am. Thank you

History Challenge Term 2

As you will all be aware Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) is on 11^th November. We would like to focus our History Challenge on this key event to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the line of duty and also celebrate and support veterans of combat.

Challenge: Can your child create a poppy using recycled materials?

Deadline: Friday 17^th November

Please drop your artwork to the office.

Some ideas below to get you thinking…

Geography - What have we been up to?

Geography Challenge for Term 3

How many capital cities can you name in Europe?    

This Term will be focusing on a Geography!  Can your child write down all the capital cities in Europe?  We would love to see how many they can name without the help of the Internet 😊  Please drop your entries into the school office by Friday 2nd February.  We can’t wait to see all your Geography knowledge! Good luck!  

…Congratulations to Henry A!          

This term’s challenge was to name as many capital cities as possible in Europe.  

Huge well done to all those that took part!  

We were very impressed with your Geography knowledge.    

Keep an eye out in the next newsletter for the History Challenge in Term 4! 

 Geography Challenge for Term 1

How many street names can you find in Barming? You could go on a walk around the local area as a family, look at a map or explore Google Earth. Encourage your child to write a list of all the street names they can find (or write the street names for them), write your child's name & class name on the list and hand the list into the brown box in the school office before Friday 13th October. A winner will be announced before the end of half term and a prize will be awarded! Happy street name hunting!

Geography Challenge

Thank you so much to those children who completed this Terms challenge. We were so impressed with all of the entries! It was a very hard decision, but the winner is RIYANSHI in Ruben class. Not only did you spot lots of street names, you also included the postcodes. WOW! Well done to all those that took part! We hope you take part in our Term 3 History challenge! Details soon to follow.