In our history we have been looking at how life has changed over the last 100 years. We looked at old photographs of Blandford to see what we could discover about times gone by.
We found that 100 years ago there was a steam train that brought goods and people to Blandford. These were then collected from the station by a horse and carriage. There were very, very few cars! Children were safe to play in the streets and swam in the river [which was not safe!] The market was there and a few shops selling basic ingredients.
Now of course the town is full of cars and carparks! We have a whole variety of little shops and several large supermarkets. We can't play in the streets or swim in the river but we do have a nice heated pool at the leisure centre!
We found out what a day at school would have been like. We looked at a slate and slate pen that was actually found on the site of the old school. We learnt about canes and dunces caps and didn't like the sound of them! We are glad that the UNCRC article 28 states that discipline in school should respect a child's dignity!
We are glad we are a Rights Respecting school!