Year 8 participate in Medieval Day

On Monday, 11th March, students from classes 8I, 8F and 8R participated in an immersive medieval history day. Through this experience, we not only gained insight into history but also developed teamwork and problem-solving skills.The day started with a medieval incursion where we learnt about weaponry and armor from the time and tried them on. A few brave students even went in the stocks! Then we had an afternoon of castle building. Our group, although having a rocky start(and a rocky middle) ended up with a castle that almost looked akin to the iconic Bodiam Castle. Our journey was marked by a series of obstacles, from logistical hurdles to technical difficulties(we realised that our inside walls were too short as we were glueing them on), we persevered and even finished the main castle parts giving us time to make and add machicolations. My favourite part of building the castle was adding the figurines which depicted a classic 15th century siege. The best part of the day was definitely walking around the room and looking at all the other amazing castles and then destroying our castle because it was too big to take home. Overall, this was a memorable and fun experience and I can’t wait to learn more about medieval history. (By: Sophie Kelly)

The Year 8 Medieval Incursion took place on March 11th and was an incredible interactive experience in which students were encouraged to participate hands-on with some of the items used in medieval times. In this session, we were taught about the evolution and kinds of armour and the sorts of medieval weapons and their uses. The program was very successful in immersing the classes in a series of informative demonstrations that were still entertaining at the same time. No questions were left unanswered, and by the end of the session, we had been blessed with an enlightening, tailored experience. (By: Nina O’Keeffe)

The year 8 Medieval castle building project, which also took place on March 11th, allowed students to participate in an intriguing journey through time, investigating Medieval castles and events. They worked in groups with their classmates, unleashing their creativity and imagination as they built miniature models of formidable castles using a variety of supplies and insight. They researched medieval building techniques and discovered the significance of features like battlements and drawbridges, thus expanding their historical understanding. This was an educational and fascinating activity in which students not only enhanced their awareness of Medieval history and castle construction, but also developed numerous skills such as collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine appreciation for the past. (By: Aira Garg)