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ptolemy's prima europe tabula map
This map is the oldest known map of the British Isles. The original was created nearly 1,800 years ago in the second century AD by the Roman geographer Claudius Ptolemy, although this particular version is a copy made in 1486. It is one of the earliest surviving maps of Britain and Ireland.
There are several interesting features to notice. One of the most striking is the shape of Britain. The northern part of the island appears to turn sharply to the east, meaning that Scotland is shown at almost a right angle to the rest of Britain. Historians believe this happened because the information available to Ptolemy was incomplete or inaccurate.
Despite this unusual depiction, other areas are surprisingly recognisable. Hibernia (Ireland), Wales and parts of south-west Britain are shown in forms that closely resemble their real locations. The map provides a fascinating insight into how the Romans understood the geography of the British Isles and reminds us how maps have evolved as knowledge and technology have improved over time.
There is so much more to write and describe about this map but we will leave that to Year 6 to discover and tell you about.
(Information source: 40 maps that will change how you see the World by Alastair Bonnett)
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Year 6 SATS Revision
Have a look at the SWAY below for some useful websites to support revising for the Year 6 SATS.
Purple Mash
Please click on the picture below to access the Purple Mash website. Please ask your child's teacher if you are unsure of the log in details. 
Click here to be directed to our Purple Mash information page.
Reading
Please click on the links below to access different online stories that children can read or listen to. Most of them do not require you to sign up. Enjoy!
Physical Activities
Keeping active is really important. Please try and do some physical activity everyday for 30 minutes.
