Winterfold pupils set sail with Christopher Columbus

10 Mar 2017

On 8 February, Year 1 pupils at Winterfold House School, Chaddesley Corbett were treated to an ‘Explorer Day’ by Discover History. The children learned about life on board a ship at the time of Christopher Columbus and designed posters to recruit brave sailors to join them on their voyage.

A crash course in navigation led to the crew drawing their own maps and charts were studied closely in order to record speed and direction for the Captain.

Advice books on ports were studied, tide tables consulted and the ship returned home with the hold full of riches!

A great educational journey was had by all!