Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne enjoyed a Greek Day with pupils exploring the culture and history of the country through dance, drama, art and sport with an Olympic theme.
Olympian efforts were made by one east Dorset school when it came to inspiring children to learn about ancient Greece.
For one day only Year 5 students at Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne ditched their school uniform for tunics, sandals and laurel wreaths as they turned the clock back by more than 2,000 years.
The day was organised to help bring the curriculum alive for the children – and it was not just a day for dressing up.
They acted in a drama workshop based on the Theseus and Minotaur myth, competed in an ancient Greek Olympic Games, experienced Greek dancing and took part in an arts workshop, focused on the Greek alphabet.
Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne enjoyed a Greek Day with pupils exploring the culture and history of the country through dance, drama, art and sport with an Olympic theme.
And there was no reining them in as the children ended their day with a chariot race.
Headteacher, Cindy Pritchard, said: “You can really bring history and text books back to life by getting the children involved in acting out what life was like in different eras.
“Our Year 5s had a fantastic time spending the day in Ancient Greece and have learned so much about the culture of the times.
“It was a truly hands-on, fast-paced and exciting day in which the children thoroughly immersed themselves.”
Allenbourn Middle School is one of seven first and middle schools in Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT), along with Hayeswood First School, Colehill First School, St John’s First School, Merley First School, St Michael’s Middle School and Witchampton First School.
WAT was formed in March 2015.
All of its academies are rated either Good or Outstanding
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