Regents Review Winter '17

The Regents Review Winter 2017

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Year 8 Textiles We have had an excellent start to the year in textiles. Students have been creating vibrant and lively cushion covers inspired by the work of the artist Romero Britto. The quality of the work has been outstanding and students have enjoyed learning the skills of Batik and tie dye.

Humanities

Hampton Court On Wednesday 18th October a group of over 50 students and 5 staff travelled to Richmond-upon- Thames to take in the spectacular Tudor Palace of Hampton Court. It was fascinating to explore Henry VIII’s stomping ground; students were able to sit down at the top table in his Great Hall, take in the intricate tapestries and original paintings and stroll through Anne Boleyn’s Gate. In order to further enrich their study of the period and their historical skills, the students also took part in an ‘Applying History’ hands-on session. They investigated primary sources including historic artefacts such as coins and archaeological material, as well as documentary sources to analyse how we know about the past, and to question to what extent this evidence can be trusted. Students participated enthusiastically and as a result we hope we have some future historians in our midst!

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