Pupils explore famous warship and dockyard

Castlewood pupils in Portsmouth SUS-160102-123420001

Portsmouth was the destination for children in Years 3 and 4 from Castlewood Primary School in Southwater recently when they visited the historic Dockyards to help them have a greater understanding of their topic '˜Storms & Shipwrecks'.

The children, staff and parents spent time exploring HMS Victory where they dressed up in naval clothes worn during Admiral Lord Nelson’s time.

They learned how to tie seaman’s knots, send messages using naval flags and saw the spot where Nelson died.

They also experienced loading a cannon but , fortunately, were not able to fire it!

Jasmine, a pupil in Year 3, said: “I loved learning all the facts about HMS Victory – it was so interesting.”

Year 3 teacher, Deborah McMahon, commented: “It is such a rewarding experience watching the children discover new things especially in such an historical environment. All they have learnt will help them progress through their topic”.

Report and picture contributed by Castlewood School.