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Victorian School

 

Will you survive a lesson in our Victorian schoolroom…

One of our most popular sessions, this immersive and drama-based workshop is led by two costumed characters. Our strict Victorian schoolmistress will instruct her new pupils in the 3Rs, vocal gymnastics and physical drill.

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Exemplary pupils will be duly rewarded with certificates of merit by Her Majesty’s Inspector, who just happens to be visiting. But be warned, failure to meet the Inspector’s exacting standards will lead to punishment and shame – the finger stocks, back straighteners or dunces’ caps!

For a more authentic experience, pupils will use slates, slate pencils and copybooks, all kindly donated by Lord and Lady Rothschild, once the owners of Gunnersbury and local philanthropists who supported education and healthcare during the Victorian period.

Duration: 90 minutes 
Price: £155 per workshop of up to 32 children

 

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Perfect! Gave children a real life experience. Great for them to experience 'first-hand.

St Stephen's C of E School

Really helped to build children's understanding of life in the past in a way they can relate to.

Fairholme Primary

This trip…was nothing short of outstanding. It is an experience they will cherish and reflect on throughout their studies. We cannot recommend this program enough for schools looking to enrich their history curriculum.

Chestnut Park Primary School

    Learning Objectives

    To experience school life from the point of view of a Victorian child, identifying differences and similarities with present day school life, and drawing conclusions about changes in attitudes and practices in children’s education over time.

    Mathematics

    • Number – addition and subtraction

    History

    • A study of an aspect or theme in British history beyond 1066
    • Historical concepts – continuity and change, similarity and difference, drawing contrasts

    English

    • Spoken language and listening skills, increasing vocabulary, role-play
    • Reading skills – comprehension
    • Handwriting

    Learning Objectives

    To experience school life from the point of view of a Victorian child, identifying differences and similarities with present day school life, and drawing conclusions about changes in attitudes and practices in children’s education over time.

    Mathematics

    • Number – addition and subtraction

    History

    • A study of an aspect or theme in British history beyond 1066
    • Historical concepts – continuity and change, similarity and difference, drawing contrasts

    English

    • Spoken language and listening skills, increasing vocabulary, role-play
    • Reading skills – comprehension
    • Handwriting

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