Year 8 War Poems.

 War Poems. 

This half-term year 8 have been looking at World War 1 and poetry. They have started learning to analyse poetry using the acronym FLIRT, and applied it to small poems.  Alongisde this they have all done deep dives into WW1, the impact of it and various key events that happened. To finish the unit, both classes have written a poem each about war, which they are all proud of. 

 

PSHE - Prejudice and Discrimination throughout History

KS3 have undertaken some excellent research into recognising the challenges faced by a range of historical figures who worked to make a positive contribution to society. Through this work, students have begun to explore not only the events and individuals who shaped the past, but also the wider social issues that continue to influence our lives today.

Year 8, in particular, have really enjoyed learning about Anne Frank and the context of the Second World War. By studying her experiences, pupils have developed a deeper understanding of the impact of persecution, conflict and discrimination in history. They have reflected on how individuals, even in the most difficult circumstances, can show courage, resilience and hope.

In PSHE, students have linked this historical learning to key themes such as prejudice, discrimination, equality and respect for diversity. They now have a secure understanding of these important concepts and can explain why they matter in modern society. Through discussions and activities, pupils have also explored the importance of the Equality Act and the role of the law in protecting people’s rights and promoting fairness for all.

By making these connections between History and PSHE, KS3 students are developing not only their knowledge of the past, but also their empathy, critical thinking and understanding of how we can contribute positively to our communities today.

 

Year 7 English

 Diary Entries

For their first half-term at Polygon, in English, the year 7's have learnt what a diary entry is, how to write one and explored a part of history at the same time. The Students have spent time looking at the lives of two historically significant people (Anne Frank and Rosa Parks), as well as the historical event of the Moon landing. They researched these peoples lives and then wrote diary entries from different perspectives exploring emotions, thoughts, and how time has changed. The students have had an amazing start to their secondary English journeys and should be proud of themselves. Keep up the amazing work!

Saints Foundation - Black History Month

Today pupils at The Polygon had a PSHE lesson with Josh from the Saints Foundation. Josh delivered a fantastic lesson around the Premier league’s campaign around no room for racism. The topic was about allyship, pupils spoke around the different between being non racist and anti-racist. We went on to discuss how the pupils could be a good ally at school and how they can prevent racial discrimination at school and in the community. We ended the session by watching a video where premier league players discussed how they face challenges and how they overcame them. Well done to all the pupils across the school who took part in todays sessions!