Pupils get a taste of Victorian life
Published Date:
27 December 2007
By Staff Copy
Children travelled back in time for a taste of Victorian school life.
Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, in Matlock, enjoyed a day of bygone activities from using slate and chalk to eating gruel at lunch-time and wearing the dunce’s hat.
They also took part in traditional Christmas crafts and made festive cards, a yule log and gift boxes.
Teacher, Moira Willmott, said the pupils had been learning about Victorian times and visited a workhouse in Sheffield which inspired them to have the themed day.
She added: “The children said it was all right being Victorian children for the day but no longer.
“They all did really well with their costumes and put in a lot of effort. We had a lovely time.”
The full article contains 133 words and appears in Matlock Mercury newspaper.
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Last Updated:
21 December 2007 9:57 AM
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Source:
Matlock Mercury
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Location:
Matlock
