I am Minna, Pharaoh of Ascot

3C have loved studying the history of Ancient Egypt. Whilst learning about the rule of Pharaohs, we thought it would be a good idea to appoint a ruler of Ascot. Each child had the opportunity to write a speech and tell the class why they would make a good Pharaoh. Some children decided that Ascot would be a school where they chose their own timetable so pupils only had to attend their favourite lessons, there was also mention on eating pizza for lunch every day! 

At the end of the day, each child delivered their speech and then we voted on who would become the first  Pharaoh of Ascot. Congratulations Minna, you were there winner! I have a feeling that part of your victory had something to do with a promise of a roller coaster in the playground! 

Mummification

It was very important to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs that the human body was preserved. Yuck! Last week, we studied a method of preservation called mummification. Mummification was a complicated and lengthy process which could last up to 70 days! Imagine how we felt when Miss Campbell told us that we only had an hour to do this!  2. Organs were removed. Only the heart remained. 3. The body was filled with stuffing. 4. The body was dried by covering it with a substance called natron (we used salt). This substance absorbed all the moisture from the body. 5. After 40 - 50 days the stuffing was removed and replaced with linen or sawdust (40 seconds was all the time we had!). 6. The body was wrapped in strands of linen and covered in a sheet called a shroud. 7. The body was placed in a stone coffin called a sarcophagus. So, what are mummies? A mummy is the body of a person that has been preserved after death. Who were the mummies? They were any Egyptian who could afford to pay for the expensive process of preserving their bodies for the afterlife. Why did the Egyptians make mummies? The Egyptians believed in life after death. They thought that they had to preserve their bodies so they could use them during their afterlife. What is the afterlife? The Egyptians believed that when they died, they would go to another world where they would lead a new life.  How were mummies made? It took a very long time, from start to finish, it took about 70 days to embalm a body. The priest in charge would wear the mask of a jackal representing the god Anubis. 1. The body was washed and purified. The mummy was now ready for its journey to the afterlife. Here are some photographs of our own mummification process, sorry Barbie!!! You were excellent priests boys and girls! I'm sure that Barbie will be very happy as she moves onto the afterlife.

ECA Fair

This week, the children have had great fun sampling some of the ECA's for next year. They participated in Magic, Robotics, Yoga and Golf! Yet another reason to look forward to August!

All ECA teachers commented on the exemplary behaviour of our class, well done everybody!

School Trip

Dear Parents,

Please note that if your child has a camera, they will be allowed to bring this on our school trip which takes place next Thursday 19th of June.

Children are also permitted to bring some pajamas to change into for the afternoon, when we return to school. As part of our end of term treat we will be having a movie and pizza afternoon in the classrooms.

Thank you,

Miss Campbell