Scarab Beetles and Egyptian Sunsets.

As part of their topic work on Ancient Eygpt, Year 6 have been getting crafty this week creating their own unique scarab beetles.

These bugs were worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians because they represented new life. Images of the beetle were engraved in hieroglyphics and carved into many amulets and jewellery that the Egyptians wore. Amazingly, fossils of scarab beetles have been dated back 40 million years. The Egyptians considered them extremely good luck and so we are hoping that they bring a little of that luck to Year 6 in their final year at Oakwood.



As well as beetle making, Year 6 have been using watercolours to create their own Egyptian Sunset paintings. Take a look at some of our finished work.:-