Year 7 - Warwick Castle
Wednesday 7 June 2023
This academic year, pupils in Year 7 have been looking at life in Medieval England, particularly focussing on castles throughout the period and their impact on the people that lived in and around them. In order to support this program of study, the History department have organised a trip to Warwick Castle on Wednesday 7 June 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit a local attraction that will help all students understand the significance of the structure and its impact upon life in Medieval England.
The intended areas of study are:
- The structure of the castle and how it was an effective defensive fortress;
- Life in Warwick Castle and how it can help us learn about life if Medieval England;
- The role of Warwick Castle in the Wars of the Roses and its relevance to the story of King Richard III;
- There will also be a Medieval Battle Skills workshop with the staff at Warwick Castle, which is an additional experience open to schools to engage and learn in a more hands on manner.
All Year 7 pupils are expected to go on the trip to the castle as it is a central part of the study of History this academic year. The cost of the trip will be £26.00 per pupil, which covers, transport, admission and guided tours/activities. The coach will leave Princethorpe College at 8.45am and return for 3.45pm. An electronic consent form will be sent by email which will provide consent for the trip and the £26.00 cost to be added to the Michaelmas term bill.
Peter Bucknall
Head of History
