Year 5 prep pupils stepped back in time to Ancient Greece last Thursday 5 November, enjoying a day of creative and immersive learning that brought together Humanities, English, Art and Performing Arts.
Building on their studies of Ancient Greece in Humanities and Homer’s Odyssey in English, the children took part in a range of hands-on activities to broaden their understanding of Greek history, culture and storytelling.
The morning began with the creation of Greek-inspired masks and exploring the Greek alphabet, learning how to spell their names using ancient Greek letters. They also enjoyed a pottery workshop with Mrs Floyd, where they put their artistic skills to the test, crafting their own clay pots and plates inspired by traditional Greek pottery.
A specially themed Greek lunch added to the experience before pupils made their way to Bryanston Senior School for an afternoon of drama and performance.
Taking advantage of the school’s impressive outdoor Greek Theatre, pupils worked in small groups to rehearse and perform scenes from The Odyssey, bringing the adventures of the legendary Greek hero Odysseus to life.
The day was a fantastic example of Bryanston’s cross-curricular approach to learning, combining academic study with practical creativity and performance, and making the most of the opportunities and facilities available across the Prep and Senior Schools.
