To celebrate the end of their topic Year 1 pupils at Mead Primary had a Pirate Day. Hordes of young pirates swarmed across the playground in the morning, ready for a day of treasure hunting, parrot training and general skullduggery. First the trainee pirates had a performance from the Hobgoblin Theatre Company who retold them the story of Treasure Island. Inspired by that tale of gold and fortune the Pirates were released from the hall to start their very own treasure hunt.
Sprinkled through the gold coins led the Year 1 pupils to the desert island where the chest had been buried. Using their maps the children then had to work out the best place to dig. Inside the buried caskets were instructions and materials to make their very own pirate ships. Anyone who didn't follow the instructions risked being asked to walk the plank!
The immersive nature of the day, and the great theatre production from the Hobgoblin Company meant that the children produced some fantastic work. By making their learning come to life in this way we are able to get far more from their writing and conversation... it was really successful!
Vanessa Redgrave - Year 1 Lead Teacher
