As part of our Humanities unit 鈥淧ast, Present, and Future Families: Then and Now,鈥 our Year 1 students recently participated in an engaging learning experience with The National Trust, designed to explore how families and school life have evolved over time.
The event offered our Year 1 students a chance to delve into the lives of children in the past, particularly focusing on how their grandparents learned at school. By examining the contrasts between past and present, students gained a deeper understanding of how technology, education, and family life have changed and how these changes shape the future.
Adding a unique touch to the experience, students learnt how to write in 鈥渙ld-fashioned鈥 cursive using a copper plate and ink pot. This hands-on activity provided a unique connection to the past and highlighted the contrasts between past and present educational tools and methods.
This enriching session complemented our Humanities curriculum by fostering critical thinking about history, culture, and the progression of educational practices. We are excited to continue exploring these themes with our students as they learn more about how families and schooling have evolved over time.