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Anglo Saxons

Bring this exciting period of British History to life through a drama workshop all about the Anglo Saxons. Your pupils will learn about the invasions, settlements and kingdoms as well as exploring Anglo Saxon village life, the hierarchies and, of course, royalty from the period.

If you are learning about the Anglo Saxons with your class, then a drama workshops gives pupils the chance to explore the way people lived, the way they were ruled, and the changes that took place in the lead up to the Batlle of Hastings in 1066.

Through fun and interactive drama workshop activities, children are excited to learn more about the period, and the practical elements of the session mean the knowledge gained is memorable and meaningful.

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Key stage 2 pupils play fight during a drama workshop about the Anglo Saxons

Topics covered

If you book an Anglo Saxons drama workshop, your pupils will learn about the following areas of the KS2 History curriculum:

The different Anglo Saxon tribes

including what each was known for and the different areas of the UK they occupied.

Saxon villages

including the way communities were run and the jobs Anglo Saxons would do on a daily basis to keep their community running.

The hierarchy and feudal system

including Thanes, Ceorls and slaves.

The Saxon kings

including King Offa, Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, Athelstan, Ethelred the Unready & Edward the Confessor

The end of the Saxon period

with the Battle of Hastings.
All of our workshops are completely inclusive, so all children can get involved and achieve.
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How to book
For a single class

Book a Learn and Perform Day

For one class of up to 35 children
The class spend all day with the practitioner, working on the topic and at the end of the day perform their play to an audience.
A great way to help children learn about the topic and develop their confidence, speaking & listening, and team-work skills.
How to book
For multiple classes

Book an Explore Day

For up to 4 classes of 35 children in a day
Each class receives a workshop of 60-120 minutes
A fast-paced workshop for each class with lots of memorable and engaging drama activities
A great way to help children explore the topic whilst developing their confidence, imagination and passion for learning.
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Key stage 2 pupil taking part in drama workshop in their school hall
Key stage 2 pupils take part in a drama workshop in their school hall
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Getting the best out of your Anglo Saxons drama workshop

Our workshops need to take place in the school hall ideally, securing this space for the day of the workshop will help it run really smoothly (we can absolutely move into a classroom for lunchtime set up if needed)
Make sure a teacher or TA will be present in the workshop to support the pupils and help us understand their needs.
If you would like pupils to dress up we are happy for you to do this! We don’t provide costumes (as we don’t feel they are needed for the learning to take place) but we can always help with ideas of what to wear if you want to do this.

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For all enquiries contact Dan Costello, our General Manager. Dan will send over a price list and a booking request form, making the booking process quick and easy.

Dan Costello | [email protected] | 0151 443 0333
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