Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy stepped back in time to discover life in the Viking era during a special educational visit delivered by TimeZones.
TimeZones delivers historical workshops for schools, museums, castles and other organisations, using role play and artefacts to help people understand how communities lived in the past. Its interactive sessions encourage participants to engage with history through practical activities and authentic historical objects.
During the visit, TimeZones brought a collection of artefacts to the academy’s school field, including items connected to local archaeological discoveries. Pupils examined the objects, learned about their historical significance and gained a greater insight into the Viking period.
The children also took part in traditional Viking games and activities, before exploring the craft of making flour that could be used to bake their own bread. The hands-on experience provided pupils with a deeper understanding of the skills, resources and daily life of Viking communities.
Cem Yalluri, Associate Principal at Tameside Primary Academy, said: “Opportunities like this are an important part of our wider curriculum, giving children the chance to experience history in a way that feels real and meaningful. By exploring artefacts, asking questions and taking part in practical activities, our pupils are able to develop a deeper understanding of the past while building their confidence, curiosity and love of learning.”
The visit formed part of Year 4’s history studies and helped bring classroom learning to life, enabling pupils to make meaningful connections between their lessons and the experiences of people who lived more than a thousand years ago. Through examining artefacts and taking part in traditional activities, pupils developed a richer understanding of Viking life and culture while creating lasting memories of their learning.
