Education News

WELLS, WHEELS AND WINDING UP March 2010

We are offering a 2 hour session to support DT QCA unit 2C 'Winding Up'. the session will include:

- Looking at the well in the keep and considering the problems of raising the bucket of water

- A demonstration of the famous donkey operated treadwheel

- Putting together a working model of a treadwheel, winding drum and the bucket (to take back to school)

Cost: Free. To book call us on 01983 523112 0r e-mail: estelle.baker@iow.gov.uk

EVACUEE LIVING HISTORY EVENT 21st - 25th June 2010

We are now taking bookings for the 'Evacuee Living History Week' at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Students can experience being evacuated by steam train, a World War II lesson interupted by an air raid, play World War II games and make a wartime snack. Cost £5 per child. To book call us on 01983 523112 0r e-mail: estelle.baker@iow.gov.uk