January 2004

Dear colleague

I’m writing with information about forthcoming events and developments for schools at Roots of Norfolk.

Last year demand was so high for our Key Stage 2 events, Victorian Activity Days and Evacuee Day, that we have put on extra days in 2004.

These days will be in March and reflect our growing use of the museum’s out of season period to support schools activities. This recent development, which has seen us running Victorian Days in November and Victorian Christmas in December, has been very popular with schools.

You can find full information about our Key Stage 2 events in March, including how to book overleaf.

We will send you our 2004 Education Programme in the coming weeks. It includes a wide range of events and activities for all ages.

We will be holding a teachers’ preview on Tuesday 30 March from 4pm to 5pm.

Previews are a chance to visit the site, meet the education team and to get a flavour of the work we do for schools. To book a place just call 01362 869251 or email gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

All best wishes for a successful year and we look forward to working with you in 2004.

Yours sincerely

Colly Mudie

Education Officer

Key Stage 2 Events at Roots of Norfolk, March 2004

Victorian Activity Days (Key Stage 2)

March 16 to 18, 10am to 2pm

A day of organised activities where children are able to experience first hand: cooking in Victorian times, a Victorian school lesson, traditional farm work, life for the poor and life for the rich.

Evacuees Day (Key Stage 2)

March 22 to 26, 10am to 2pm

A day of organised activities where children are able to experience first hand: living with rationed food, make do and mend, life at home during the war, dig for victory and a visit to our Anderson shelter.

For both events children are invited to come in costume (we provide simple instructions in advance).

Museum entry costs either £2.35 or £2 for Norfolk Schools. There is an additional charge of £3.50 per pupil for the events themselves. All teachers and accompanying adults enter free.

To book or just to find out more, just call 01362 869251 or email gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

The new 2004 education programme will be with you shortly.