During an exciting visit to London, our Year 3 girls were captivated by a visit to the impressive Tate Modern, followed by an exciting mudlarking adventure.
Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, the pupils explored the diverse exhibitions featuring paintings, sculptures, installations, and multimedia presentations in the Tate Modern.
In the afternoon, their excitement peaked as they became archaeologists on the River Thames foreshore. Guided by instructors, they embarked on a thrilling mudlarking session. The students uncovered fascinating relics from London’s past, including sea glass, pottery fragments, clay pipes, and many animal bones. The instructors provided valuable insights into the historical importance of each artefact, deepening the students’ understanding of the city’s heritage.
It was a day filled with artistic inspiration and hands-on discovery, leaving the Year 3 pupils with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for art and history.
“I really enjoyed mudlarking as I liked searching for things from the past. We discovered a huge collection of bones, including a sheep’s jawbone. One of the teeth was wobbly and it fell out! We also found a tiny silver key. It looked like a door key and we wondered who had dropped it and which door it opened!”Asya, Year 3 pupil