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Mary Seacole
Step into the incredible life of Mary Seacole, a pioneering nurse who made her mark during the Crimean War. As Mary shares her stories and explains the challenges she faced, your children will witness her encounter with Florence Nightingale and help the famous nurse set up the British Hotel.
Our Mary Seacole workshop is for KS1 pupils and uses interactive learning techniques to bring her inspiring legacy to life.
Why choose Freshwater?
Our sessions:
- Are highly interactive, offering hands-on learning, which allow all your pupils to access the topic.
- Add depth and richness to the curriculum and stimulate further learning.
- Use carefully chosen drama techniques, so that children feel a personal involvement in the topic which helps to embed subject knowledge.
- Allow the teacher an opportunity to observe pupils’ progress from a different perspective.
- Are led by experienced drama facilitators who immerse the children in an imaginative world, helping to make learning fun!
Related Events
This Mary Seacole workshop is perfect to support year-round learning for your KS1 pupils as well as the following important events in your year planner:
- Black History Month (1-31st October)
- International Women’s Day (8th March)
- International Nurses Day (12th May)
Interested in learning more about the pioneers of nursing? Check out our drama workshop on Florence Nightingale.
Children absolutely believed they were in the room with Mary Seacole! We had a brilliant time thank you!
Jodie Grech, John Bramston Primary, Ilford
Details
Length of session: 60 minutes
Price: £142 + VAT
Number of Children: up to 30
Extra children are negotiable
All facilitators are DBS checked
Curriculum Link
The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
Key Areas
Mary’s early life in Jamaica and her decision to go into nursing
The journey to Crimea and setting up the British Hotel
Her life in England after the war
