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History (KS1, KS2)
The Quest for… The Windrush
Join the Time Traveller as they journey back to 1948 to join the passengers of the Empire Windrush.
Significant Individuals
Mary Seacole
Step into the incredible life of Mary Seacole, a pioneering nurse who made her mark during the Crimean War. Our Mary Seacole Workshop for KS1 pupils uses interactive learning techniques to bring her inspiring legacy to life.
Why choose a Freshwater session?
- We use interactive hands-on learning, allowing all your pupils to access the topic.
- Using carefully chosen drama techniques, we provide children with a personal involvement in the topic which helps to embed subject knowledge.
- We provide the teacher with an opportunity to observe pupils’ progress from a different perspective.
- Our experienced drama facilitators bring a dose of fun!
Interested in learning more about the pioneers of nursing? Check out our drama workshop on Florence Nightingale.
Important Events Link
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)
Engaging, enthusiastic, charismatic, captivating… all the things you want an actor story-teller to be. The children loved every minute.
Tanya Spence, William Patten Primary School, Stoke Newington
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
