Medieval Day
The annual Year 8 History incursion for Medieval Day 2023 gave students the opportunity to participate in a range of exciting activities! They dressed up in medieval costumes with prizes for Best Dressed, re-enacted a medieval food hunt for a rabbit, played tug-o-war and had the troupe from Rampant Entertainment present an array of historical accounts from medieval times.
The presenters talked to the group about the evolution of the medieval period, famous battles such as the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the role of the court jester and his position as the King’s entertainer and confidante. The visiting troupe displayed the armour and weapons used in the medieval period including ‘chain mail’ suits, which the students were able to wear, battle helmets, swords and spears. It was fascinating to listen to how the weapons were used and the fighting techniques the soldiers developed to win the battles.
The day was not just spent listening to the stories and being entertained by the court jester with magical trickery. We also participated in the training to become knights! We raced off in teams in a ‘Squires Run’ to win the title of being the best squire of St Patrick’s College. The best student of the day was knighted in a symbolic ceremony for her bravery, gallantry and chivalrous behaviour.
Overall, it was a wonderful day and thank you to all the teachers who gave up their time!
Lily H - Year 8 student
