Individuals & Societies

Year 8 medieval diaries

Fiona Martin, Teacher of I & S

Throughout Term Two, Year 8 students have been studying the Feudal System and medieval life.

Their project was to create a character who may have lived in medieval times and research life through the eyes of this person. Peasants, knights, lords and barons all had a role to play and life was quite different at every tier of Feudal life.

As part of this study, students had the opportunity to make their own bamboo quill with Clare Coman and try their hand at some calligraphy.

Clare brought in an original medieval manuscript for the students to see and marvel at the exquisite detailed handiwork.

Students have researched and chosen a medieval recipe which they will reinterpret, cook and share at our medieval morning tea at the end of term.

A knight's tale (extract from Luca's medieval diary): 

Life is beginning to have meaning again. I have work protecting the Prince, I no longer feel the need to fight, and my days are filled. I spend more time out in the village and less at home practising and studying battle. I still practise, but I do leave my home for more reasons than just church.

I no longer pray for meaning each morning at church, I just pray for luck in my work and safety for the Prince and myself. After some thought I have realised that my old prayers were answered. I asked for meaning and God gave me meaning in protecting the Prince. My belief in God’s kindness was beginning to waiver until I was answered. I suppose I should not doubt Him as the world works by His hand.