Programme: Castles
Anglesey | Tattenhall
A unique course of Arts activities , Castle visits to learn about the history of Castles and the myths & legends behind them.
As you make your way to our Conway Centre, Anglesey, or Tattenhall, Cheshire, you will stop at a local castle to capture photos for the art activities over your visit. The weekend will consist of Music, Drama and Art to keep your students excited and interested, all whilst meeting requirements of the national curriculum.
Our Aim is to improve your students understanding of Castles by combining this with arts to broaden their knowledge in a fun way. All whilst trying new & exciting activities which will not only boost self-confidence but also create memories that will last forever
- Create 2 and 3D responses of a Coat of Arms, Scroll, Pennant, Triptych, inspired by their castle visit to broaden their topic knowledge
- Explore myths and legends through dramatic techniques to create a photographic storyboard
- Learn playing and rhythmic techniques to play a snare drum rhytms to create drum fanfare to be recorded / performed
- Create great memories with peers and teachers
Sample 2-Night Visit
| Day 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Travel to centre –Visit Castle en-route. (Photograph of castle needed for Art / DT sessions) |
Drama Activity: Discuss coats of arms and the mottos – share key words and phrases – students create own motto (translate into Latin) Model ‘script’ for heraldic writing, write motto on pennant – rewrite with marker pen Use coat hanger / dowel and wire to make a hanging pennant which can be used to line the Archery space the following day (Medieval Tournament) |
Mini catapults |
| Day 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Archery session |
Myths and legends linked to castles e.g. King Arthur Create freeze frames and photograph Use photos for visit scrapbook |
Castle feast themed BBQ followed by Orienteering |
| Day 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
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Art/DT Activity: Assemble triptych using photos from Drama session to paint scenes of castle and myth / legends |
Travel Home |
Sample 4-Night Visit
| Day 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Travel to centre – Visit Castle en - route (Photograph of castle needed for Art / DT sessions) |
Drama Activity: Discuss coats of arms and the mottos – share key words and phrases – students create own motto (translate into Latin) Model ‘script’ for heraldic writing, write motto on pennant – rewrite with marker pen Use coat hanger / dowel and wire to make a hanging pennant which can be used to line the Archery space the following day (Medieval Tournament) |
Self-led or Evening Activity |
| Day 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Archery session |
Drama Activity: Myths and legends linked to castles e.g. King Arthur Create freeze frames and photograph Use photos for visit scrapbook |
Build a drawbridge |
| Day 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
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Art/DT Activity: Assemble triptych using photos from Drama session to paint scenes of castle and myth / legends |
Music: Snare drum rhytms to create drum fanfar Use notation or word patterns (age specific) to record ideas Record or use fanfare to begin the medieval feast (barbecue!) |
Castle feast themed BBQ followed by Orienteering |
| Day 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Visit to second Castle |
Art / DT Activity: Discuss coats of arms, and explanations. Use pre-cut templates to create own coat of arms Create rubbing of Coat of Arms, add to class book 'Age' paper using tea / coffee Practise writing with calligraphy pen Write surname as title then list items on personal coat of arms on aged paper, with explanation of meaning Add ribbon to 'scroll' with Conway wax seal |
Self-led or additional evening activity |
| Day 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
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Review of the week Group exercise to put their learning into practise |
Travel Home |
- 2- or 4-nights' accomodation
- Full board basis catered to your needs
- Tailored activity sessions to meet your desired outcomes
All off this from £153.35pp for 2 nights or £298.35 for 4 nights.
