The Yellow and Green classes went to Cleeve Abbey this week on their History trip. Last term they studied Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries and were thrilled to be met at the Gatehouse by the Abbot. They learnt that they were to dress in monks’ habits and learn about life at the Abbey. They entered into this with enthusiasm and particularly enjoyed acting out a monk at work, study and prayer. At least they that's what they were doing before they were suddenly interupted... by a messenger from King Henry! The messanger said that the king's soldiers would shortly arrive to search the Abbey for gold and silver. The children quickly ran around the grounds burying ‘treasure’. Later, they learnt that although the soldiers found no treasure that the Abbey would be closed.  History came alive for them and I don’t think they will forget their day as a Benedictine monk.

Mrs.  Devereux
Senior Mistress & Subject Leader: English

 

Quick update! While the Yellow and Green classes were monk-eying around at Cleeve Abbey, the Blues and Browns were off to London to visit the Natural History Museum. And here are a few snaps from the day: