In the afternoon, everyone took part in popular Victorian parlour games such as ‘Basket’ (which tested pupils’ memories) and skittles. These games became particularly competitive when the two class-teachers played ‘Fish’ - a game which required two paper fish to be propelled along the floor using the air from some frantically waved newspapers! To the delight of 5SM, Miss Munday’s fish crossed the finishing line first and she won a handful of chocolate money; quite an expensive treat in those days!
"5SM and 5PS went on a once in a life time adventure to a historical place where the is an opportunity to experience the feeling of being in the Victorian era. Our favourite activity was playing the Victorian games because everyone got to get involved but the people who were caught out got to look for people who were doing the opposite of what they were meant to do so they would be OUT! The volunteers that taught us about Eastbury Manor were called Tom and Dave. Tom was the man who helped 5SM make a cornucopia and Dave was the one who showed 5PS How to make a Christmas pudding and then we swapped around. We had a great time!"
By Mia and George (Year 5)
