Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 17
SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
昀椀nding quiz covering a broad spectrum
the best day ever! We had so much fun.”
of Egyptian life and death, played
Head of Prep School Humanities, Aideen
traditional Egyptian board game Hounds
Seymour-Jones organised the event. She
and Jackals, and looked at a range of
said: “The Year 3 pupils’ Humanities topic
Egyptian artefacts, many of which came
for the Autumn Term is Ancient Egypt, so
from Mark’s own personal collection.
this workshop was the ideal way for them
The Year 3 pupils then enjoyed an
to enhance their learning in an extremely
afternoon of re-enactment, learning
fun and immersive way.”
all about how the Egyptians dealt with
the death of a pharaoh, tomb building and
Early in the Summer Term our Year 5
decorating, mummi昀椀cation and burial,
pupils had a brilliant time participating in
and the coronation of a new pharaoh. The
a full day’s workshop in support of their
event 昀椀nished with ‘hunting on the Nile’
current history topic of 1066. Richard from
and further use of Mark’s artefacts to
The History Squad led an interactive and
demonstrate to pupils the many skills,
engaging workshop which covered some
techniques and tools the Egyptians used
of the main battles such as Fulford Gate,
on a daily basis.
Stamford Bridge and Hastings, as well as
the clothing, weaponry and armour of the
Saxons, Vikings and Normans.
Pupil Lizzie P greatly enjoyed the
experience, saying: “Egyptian Day was
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