Workshops for Key Stage 1 & 2
Our interactive, hands-on sessions inspire children to actively explore the architecture and history of the Old Royal Naval College. All workshops at Key Stage 1 and 2 last between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours and are cross-curricular. Most programmes are free of charge.
Primary Schools Programme 2007-08 (546 KB)
Myths and Masks
History, art and design, English (En1 speaking and listening), literacy
Key Stage 1 and 2
2 hours
Come and explore the myths of the Painted Hall in this lively storytelling session. Children will investigate the different gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes through role play and mask making. A drama extension activity is also available.
Pattern and Shape
Maths, art and design
Key Stage 1 and 2
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
An interactive session that explores the maths behind the architecture and decorative work at the ORNC. Children will investigate shape and symmetry in the Painted Hall and Chapel and then create their own patterns. An engaging way to study maths outside the classroom.
NEW Meet John Deman
History, citizenship, English (En1 speaking and listening)
Key Stage 2
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
Meet John Deman and hear about his journey from the West Indies to Britain with Nelson's Navy and his life as a Greenwich Hospital Pensioner. In this exciting living history experience children will find out about 19th century food, punishments and attitudes towards black sailors. This interactive session includes role play, trying on replica costumes and a visit to our real Victorian Skittle Alley.
This character was researched and developed in partnership with the National Maritime Museum.
NEW Take Another Look
Art and design, design and technology, history
Key Stage 2
1 hour 30 minutes
Take another look. Despite their grand appearance, our buildings were not designed to house royalty – in fact, quite the opposite. Children will become architecture detectives, spotting and sketching inside and out, exploring the design and materials to piece together the history of the site.
Tudors at Greenwich Palace
History, English (En1 speaking and listening)
Key Stage 2
2 hours
Discover the site where Henry VIII was born and married two of his wives. Meet a Tudor lady-in-waiting and find out what life was like at Henry VIII's court at Greenwich Palace. This hands-on session involves learning a courtly dance, trying on replica armour and drama activities.
Tailor-made programmes
We can also develop workshops to suit the needs of individual classes. We offer storytelling and sketching tours, as well as sessions exploring the Chapel to link with the R.E. agreed syllabus.
To discuss your requirements please contact Melissa Lurie on
020 8269 4715 or education@greenwichfoundation.org.uk.
Visits to the Thames foreshore
We work in partnership with Thames Explorer Trust to deliver workshops using the River Thames as a resource for history,geography and science at Key Stage 1 and 2. Please contact Thames Explorer Trust on 020 8742 0057 for more details.
