Last week was a busy one for Year 7 and Year 8 Humanities students. On Wednesday 4 May, our Year 7 students were given the opportunity to explore ancient Egypt and Rome. The presenters from History Up Close provided students with an enthusiastic approach to sharing knowledge on how these two cultures went to war, dressed and entertained themselves. These areas were explored through the use of reproduction costume and personal hygiene tools, armour, weapons and sporting equipment.
On Thursday 5 May, it was the Year 8 students' turn to explore everyday life in medieval Europe. Students were given an opportunity to participate in a presentation on arms and armour as well as the costumes and lifestyles of the period, from peasants to kings. Students were able to try on armour from the period as well as touch and feel the weight of chainmail and swords.
