Year 8 Medieval Day

In early May Year 8 Fort Street students had a great day immersing themselves in medieval history. The school was very fortunate to be visited by James Adams, a medieval weapons and armour specialist who provided a highly unique and hands on experience for the students. A number of willing volunteers not only tried on chain armour, metal helmets and clasped weapons, but even yielded to the pillory and other tools of punishment, albeit for a time shorter than some teachers may have wanted.

The second half of the day saw students show their creativity and collaborative skills by building elaborate castles made only from card board and other items to be found in Mr Maker’s draws. Fortians put together amazingly detailed builds, some complete with motte and bailey, others showing high medieval concentric guard towers, and even some clearly showing inspiration from the opening credits for Game of Thrones.

A big applause to all participants, but the prize went to Noam, Sebastian, Oliver, and Genevieve for their expert build, voted first amongst fellow castle builders.