Woodham Academy students got hands on artefacts form the First World War the school’s latest trip organised in partnership with Durham University.
The students took part in two workshops at Palace Green Library in Durham, organised through the University’s “4Schools” programme.
During a workshop on the First World War, students wore original uniforms and read newspapers and documents from the time, as they examined the motivations behind those who willingly signed up to serve in the military and those who refused conscription.
In the other session, students examined the meaning and production of books and other written documents through the ages, including the opportunity to write with quills.
Headteacher Christine Forsyth said: “Woodham Academy offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities to challenge and inspire students and to provide them with opportunities to explore their subjects in more depth. This is also reflected in our excellent exam results, including exceptional performance in History. Woodham Academy is in the top two percent of similar schools across the country for progress in History, and more than 70 percent of our students gained a pass in the subject this year, with a third achieving an A* or A.”
Pictured: Woodham students at Palace Green Library, Durham
