On Tuesday 13 January 2026, our pupils stepped back in time to experience a day in the life of Ancient Athens. The children arrived in fantastic costumes and quickly embraced the role of Athenians. Thank you to families for the brilliant effort that went into creating such wonderful outfits.

Throughout the morning, the children took part in a range of hands-on activities that gave them a taste of daily life in Ancient Greece. They made jewellery and mosaics, practised carving, created clay offerings for the gods, wrote on wax tablets, explored ancient medicines and had a go at pot making. The children approached each activity with great enthusiasm and curiosity.

In the afternoon, we held our very own festival of plays, inspired by the theatre festivals of Ancient Athens. The children enjoyed a small feast of bread, cheese and grapes, along with “wine” (squash), while watching a series of performances including two tragedies, a dance and finishing with a comedy.

It was a fantastic day and the children threw themselves into every part of the experience. The activities brought our learning about Ancient Greece to life and created a memorable day for everyone involved.