This afternoon our Year 5 pupils proudly shared the incredible work from their “Fight for Your Rights” expedition during a special Presentation of Learning at Askern Welfare. The choice of venue was important to us – Askern Welfare, with its rich local history and strong links to the mining community, provided the perfect backdrop to celebrate the children’s exploration of rights, community and local heritage.
The event was a huge success. Families were welcomed into a hall filled with buzzing energy, pride and creativity. Pupils confidently performed their powerful Aberfan Disaster poems. Around the room, tables of children showcased their learning from the expedition, eagerly inviting their adults to view their work and take part in interactive tasks and challenges based on what they had learned.
We would like to give heartfelt thanks to the local experts who enriched our expedition through their time, knowledge and passion: Neill Williams, a former miner who shared powerful first-hand experiences of life underground. Lisa Jackson, committee member of Askern Welfare and a learning coach at Norton Infants, who helped connect our expedition with the mining welfare and share our story.
We are thrilled to announce that the final product from the “Fight for Your Rights” expedition – a professionally printed collection of pupil biographies and artwork of iconic figures – is now available to purchase via ParentPay. Families can now own a special piece of this incredible journey by purchasing their own copy online.
Thank you again to all who attended and supported this afternoon and help celebrate the Year 5’s learning this summer term!