This week in Year 4’s PSHE lesson, we explored the meaning of diversity and investigated how Britain became the wonderfully diverse country it is today. We began by sharing our ideas about what diversity means before travelling back in time to explore the Roman Empire. We discovered how the Romans conquered different territories and how people moved between countries within the empire. We learned about the fascinating discovery of the Ivory Bangle Lady, a woman from North Africa who lived in Roman Britain, showing us that Britain has been diverse for thousands of years!

We then explored how refugees have also contributed to Britain’s diversity by reading Haman’s story. We learned about his journey from Iraq with his family as they escaped the dangers of war and began a new life. This encouraged us to think about the experiences of others, develop our empathy and understand why people sometimes have to leave their homes. Throughout the lesson, we shared our thoughts, listened to different perspectives and celebrated the many different people, cultures and experiences that make our communities so special.