On Wednesday, the Year 2 girls visited the Ragged School Museum, a former school founded by Dr Barnardo in the Victorian era. During their visit, they took part in an immersive Victorian lesson, experiencing what it might have been like to attend school as a poor child in ‘the olden days’. Instead of using mini whiteboards or their neatly printed workbooks, the girls wrote on slates with chalk, practising cursive handwriting and arithmetic. A dunce’s hat also made an appearance, and a few pupils bravely tried it on much to the amusement of the class!
In addition to this theatrical lesson, the girls were shown a reconstructed room based on a real historical photograph of a family of seven. They were amazed to learn that the entire family slept, ate, worked, and even did their laundry in that single space. The visit left the girls with a newfound appreciation for their modern comforts and a growing fascination with Victorian life. They are now eager to impress Mr Russell with their new knowledge and insights, and explore the library for even more details on life in the Victorian times.
Miss Gardner, Year 2 Class Teacher
