Our Year 3 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable experience this week as Miss Anderson from Time Steps transported them back to the early 1900s. Arriving as a strict, no‑nonsense teacher from the past, she led the children through a school day very different from what they know today.

The boys and girls tried their hand at writing on slate boards, took part in traditional arithmetic and spelling drills, and learned about the expectations of school life long ago — including girls doing needlework and boys gathering coal and sticks to heat the classroom. These stories sparked plenty of curiosity (and some disbelief!) as pupils compared life then and now.

To fully embrace the theme, Year 3 pupils dressed up, and our teachers and classroom assistants joined in the fun too. We even edited our accompanying photos in black and white, just as they would have appeared in those days.

It was a wonderfully engaging and memorable session, and while everyone thoroughly enjoyed stepping back in time, the children were unanimous in saying they’re glad school isn’t quite so strict anymore!  A big thank‑you to Miss Anderson from Time Steps for bringing history to life in such a captivating way.