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English: Writing, composition skills, planning writing, evaluating and editing, reviewing and sharing work. Preparation for composing answers to GCSE English Language Paper 1: Creative Writing Work with a professional writer towards practicing answers for English Language Paper 1: Creative Writing, using the atmospheric settings of Newstead Abbey as an inspiration point. Learn practical, useable skills in […]
We’d like to offer you an exciting opportunity for your school to be involved in the Natural History Museum London’s Urban Nature Project (UNP): https://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/urban-nature-project.html Museums across the country, including Nottingham City Museums at Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey, are connecting teachers and new audiences of young people aged 9-14 to their local nature, and […]
Come and learn about…Science: Working scientifically; Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other; identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats […]
Writing for Life: Creative Careers event for ages 14- 25 years. Writing for Life: Creative Careers event for ages 14-25 years Newstead Abbey, Wednesday 21st Feb, 4.00 – 6:30 pm FREE BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE About the event: This twilight event for students (Year 10-13) will bring together a range of professionals from various […]
Come and learn about… History: changes within living memory and beyond living memory; understanding some of the ways in which we find out about the past In this session: Open Great Granny’s toybox – what can we see? Do we have any toys like the ones she played with? What were her toys made of […]
BOOKING FROM MARCH 23 English Writing Writing Poetry Write clearly, accurately, and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences Acquire a wide vocabulary, listen, and respond PSHE Caring relationships the characteristics of friendships, including mutual respect, truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, trust, sharing interests and experiences […]
Come and write haiku in the Japanese Garden! Support KS2 curriculum learning by giving pupils a chance to: Learn about Edwardian Britain and Japanese culture and approaches to nature, via a history of the Japanese Garden at Newstead Reflect on what has changed at Newstead since the garden was built, exploring the ‘then and now’ […]
English: write clearly, accurately and coherently, writing for a variety of purposes and audiences across a range of contexts, selecting and organising ideas, facts and key points, and citing evidence, details and quotation effectively and pertinently for support and emphasis, make notes, draft and write, including using information provided by others [e.g. writing a letter […]
