Shackleton's Anthem

Despite the pressures of leadership, Shackleton knew it was vital to keep the crew's morale high. On Midwinter's Day, the crew celebrated with speeches, songs, toasts and a rousing rendition of the National Anthem. We sang our own rousing rendition of the National Anthem before creating our own 'Shackleton's Anthem'. Listen below.

Shackleton's Anthem by J4

God save our frozen toes,

Long live our hungry dogs,

God save the ship!

Stuck in Antarctica,

Lonely and desperate,

Pack ice went under us,

God save the crew.

The Winter Months

What was life like for the men of the Endurance during their expedition of Antarctica? Here are some of our descriptions of life on the floe

Endurance Stuck!

In writing we wrote newspaper articles reporting on the Endurance becoming stranded in pack ice. Read the J4 Journal to find out all about the challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew.

Icy Endurance Stuck by Niko

Endurance Stuck by Aidan

Anti Bullying Week

As part of Anti-Bullying Week 2018 we held an 'Odd Socks Day'. Wearing Odd Socks is an opportunity for us to express ourselves and to celebrate our individuality and what makes us all unique! We also created our own 'Odd Socks' artwork and Rory and Eliza collaborated on some 'Odd Sock' poetry. Enjoy and remember to Choose Respect,

Igloo Building

As part of design and technology we were tasked to create an igloo. Our igloos are similar to those built by Shackleton and his team after the Endurance became stuck in ice.

Igloo Building from Peter Bainbridge on Vimeo.

Shackleton Diary October 1916

Diary Entries by Eve and Jake

Shackleton Diary July 1914

Inspired by William Grill's 'Shackleton's Journey' we wrote diary entries from the perspective of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Our first entry July 1914.

Diary Entry by Maisy, Dylan and Evie.