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KS2 – All Aboard! (local history)
In this session pupils will become ‘history detectives’ and will find out about some key aspects of the local area’s history, focusing on the railway that ran through Colyton to Seaton and the coming of the Tramway. They will evaluate a range of historical sources and decide which are the most reliable, and do some real research of their own to find out about the old branch line, the closure of the railway, the coming of the Tramway and how Seaton has changed over time. The session will end with a speculative look at transport of the future – is there a future for trams?
Curriculum links:
History
- A study over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality
- A study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality
This session will support pupils to:
- Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history
- Note connections, contrasts and trends over time
- Address and devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference and significance
2.5 hours including return tram journey from Seaton to Colyton
KS2 Evacuee Experience
Arriving at Seaton Station in 1940’s costume and with your identity cards and gas mask boxes, you will be met by the billeting officer who will then see you onto the tram and accompany you to Colyton. Remember to watch your behaviour – she won’t stand for any nonsense!
Following this fun and thought-provoking role-play activity, you will be taken to the Garden Room at Colyton Station to find out about the children who were evacuated to Colyton from London at the start of World War II. Using eye-witness accounts, local authority reports and photographs, you will piece together their stories to understand what life was like as an evacuee.
Whole day workshops will include a visit to Colyton Heritage Centre, a 15-minute walk from Colyton Station.
2.5 hour or whole-day sessions available, including return tram journey from Seaton to Colyton
Curriculum links: History
KS2: a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066; a local history study
This session will support pupils to:
- understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and use them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends, frame historically-valid questions and create their own structured accounts, including written narratives and analyses
- understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
- gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; and between short- and long-term timescales
This session is also offered at Key Stage 1
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KS2 - Let’s Explore the Local Area
An opportunity to explore the natural and human features of Seaton, investigating how the area has changed over time and looking at the impact of human geographical features such as the new housing development, the Tesco superstore and the coming of the Tramway to Seaton. Pupils will consider what life would have been like in Seaton when the holiday camp was in its heyday, and will then work together to imagine a Seaton of the future – what could be done to make it even better for residents and visitors?
3 hours including return tram journey from Seaton to and Colyton, stopping at Riverside Halt
Curriculum links: Geography
- KS2: name and locate geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom; describe and understand key aspects of physical and human geography; use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.
This session will support pupils to:
- understand the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments
- develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics and how these provide a geographical context for understanding the actions of processes
Curriculum links: History
- KS2: A local history study
This session will support pupils to:
- Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history
- Note connections, contrasts and trends over time
- Address and devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference and significance
- understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time
This session is also offered at Key Stage 1
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KS2 - It’s Electric!
This workshop focuses on the science behind the Tramway, looking at how the trams are powered by electricity and where the electricity comes from. Pupils will learn about the different parts of the tram and the part they play in making an electrical circuit, with an opportunity to create their own electrical circuits to operate a small motor. The workshop finishes with a look at sustainable energy and climate change and pupils will consider why electric vehicles such as trams are ‘green’ compared to those powered by fossil fuels.
2.5 hours including return tram journey from Seaton to Colyton
Curriculum links: Science (Electricity)
KS2: identify common appliances that run on electricity; construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers; identify whether or not a motor will turn in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the motor is part of a complete loop with a battery; recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not motor works in a simple series circuit; recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors
This session will support pupils to:
- develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
- understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
- observe closely, using simple equipment
- perform simple tests
- use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
KS2 Maths Mania
Let’s make maths marvellous! Pupils will solve real-life Tramway problems involving ticket pricing and sales, timetabling and engineering conundrums involving shape and space and measures! Using real maths in real contexts, pupils will see how much maths permeates everyday working life through fun activities – and with an exciting tram ride from Seaton to Colyton thrown in!
2.5 hours including return tram journey from Seaton to Colyton
Curriculum links:
Maths
KS2: Number; measurement including money, time and conversions; properties of shapes including angles; geometry including position and direction and properties of shapes; fractions
This session will support pupils to:
- Develop conceptual understanding
- Solve problems
- Develop resilience
- Apply mathematical knowledge to the real world
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KS2 Wild Art Workshops
Departing from Seaton Station, the tram will stop at Seaton Wetlands Halt where pupils will have time to observe this beautiful, wild environment, focusing on colours and textures and looking for signs of wildlife. After making notes and sketches, they will then continue on to Colyton where they will create their own artwork inspired by the flora and fauna of the Wetlands.
3.5 hours including return tram journey from Seaton to Seaton Wetlands Halt and Colyton.
Curriculum links: Art
KS2: improve mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay); learn about great artists, architects and designers in history.
This session will support pupils to:
- Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
- Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
- Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
This session is also offered at Key Stage 1
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KS2 'Picture This’ Creative Writing Workshops
Departing from Seaton Station, the tram will stop at Seaton Wetlands Halt where pupils will have time to observe this beautiful, wild environment, taking time to be quiet and immerse themselves in nature. They will be encouraged to look closely at the flora and fauna and explore their responses to what they see around them. They will then continue on to Colyton where they will try some free writing, study a nature poem and have a go at writing a short poem of their own.
3.5 hours including return tram journey from Seaton to Colyton
Curriculum links: English
KS2: plan their writing by discussing writing similar to that which they are planning to write in order to understand and learn from its structure, vocabulary and grammar; discussing and recording ideas; noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research where necessary; selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning; perform their own compositions, using appropriate intonation, volume, and movement so that meaning is clear.
This session will support pupils to:
- Plan, revise and evaluate their writing
- Articulate and communicate ideas, and then organise them coherently.
- Be aware of audience, purpose and context
- Increase their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar
- Think aloud to explore and collect ideas, draft and reread to check their meaning is clear
This session is also offered at Key Stage 3
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