JCA History

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 2 explored a range of History sources this week surrounding the Lofthouse Colliery Disaster. They made some fantastic inferences and keen to look at the impact this had on society ⁦@HistoryJca⁩ #sources

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Today, Year 5 have consolidated their learning of WWll. They have presented all their understanding in a double page spread. ⁦@HistoryJca⁩

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

In History, Year 6 enjoyed learning about the passengers that were on board the Empire Windrush. They analysed sources and explained how reliable the source was. We then hot seated in role as the passengers ⛴️ ⁦@HistoryJca⁩

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 5 have been reflecting on how we remember the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. They asked thoughtful questions and showed a deep understanding of WWI. We then created Caesar Ciphers to decode a poignant message of remembrance. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

One child in year 4 made 40 poppies at home to share with the children in school today. We are grateful for their contribution. Together, we made a display to show our appreciation and respect for all who served. #Armisticeday2025.

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 6 have had a fantastic time at @LeedsCityMuseum immersing themselves in the ancient Egyptians. They saw a real mummy and even got to complete the ritual of mummification! We then explored the museum in the afternoon recapping learning from previous year groups @HistoryJca

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today’
A poignant assembly focussing on remembrance and those that fought. Thank you to school council who wrote their own poems to perform for the school @HistoryJca #RemembranceDay

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Spotlights are a great way to enhance book nooks. By drawing attention to the key texts and inviting eyes to the stage they deserve. ✨

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 6 have shown brilliant retrieval of their ancient Egyptian history unit. They discussed what elements of history we have learnt about linking it to our history strands. We then played @PlayBlooket to finish our unit @HistoryJca #retrieval

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

A fantastic assembly this morning all about the history of bonfire night. Children in Year 6 helped reenact the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot @HistoryJca

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 5 had a fantastic day at Eden Camp. They demonstrated a thirst for learning and asked lots of great questions!

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Fantastic published writing from Year 6 showcasing their hard work over the term. They strived to include powerful and suspenseful vocabulary in their amazing adventure stories based on the ancient Egyptians🪲⚱️@JcaWriting
#ancientegyptians #adventure #Discovery

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 3 have produced incredibly detailed biographies about Mary Anning this half term. Their attention to detail has been exceptional. Take a look at their amazing 3D ammonite artwork too- well done Year 3! 🐚🦕

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Our hall is blooming with remembrance as we head into November. Stories to honour and remember with care.
Lest we forget.
#ArmisticeDay2025

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 5 have had a fantastic Outdoor Learning afternoon as they developed their knowledge of WWll. They ‘dug for victory’, built sturdy Anderson shelters and created clay models inspired by the war.

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 6 had a brilliant morning with @edensforestcic exploring ancient Egyptians. We worked in teams to create our own pyramids, created a timeline of events and looked at Egyptian gods and goddesses @HistoryJca

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Year 3 wrote beautifully descriptive biographies based on inspirational palaeontologist- Mary Anning! They have wowed us with their superb vocabulary and descriptive sentences. @JcaWriting #fossils 🐚

[JCA History @HistoryJca]

Brilliant to see home learning taking place and what a meaningful project! Well done! ✨

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Wow - what a fantastic project completed at home! One of the year 5 pupils decided to interview their great grandmother, asking questions related to WWll. He then shared his project with the class and spoke beautifully about their conversation.

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

What a wonderful day at Pontefract castle exploring the ruins, dungeon and learning about Ilbert the dragon through captivating story telling @HistoryJca

[Jerry Clay Academy @JCAWakefield]

Fantastic double page spreads produced by Year 6 all about Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. They researched different gods and why they were important to the Egyptians. ⁦@HistoryJca⁩ #goldenthreads #doublepagespread #religion