That was the question on the minds of Year 9 when they took part in an epic journey of self discovery and exploration and had to use all their wits and skills during the three day journey.
The ‘marooned’ were teamed up in threes and given
numerous tasks to complete in order to win prizes
totalling £255 in Potteries Centre vouchers and more importantly the accolade of ‘Ultimate survivors’!
Tasks included building shelters, creating Totem Poles, designing and making headgear, fashioning clay pots, jewelery and weapons. They worked as a team in order to complete all tasks successfully.
As they worked on these tasks, the survivors filled in journals, sometimes as the character they were assigned. Other writing tasks included writing a message in a bottle, describing how they made their pots and utensils and creating a menu from the ‘creatures’ found on the island (involving some very unpleasant items including rats, ants and jelly-fish!).
A ‘rip-roaring’ (!) time was had by all - including the staff - and it was all made possible by input from Creative Partnerships practitioner, Jenny Woodhams, a plethora
of staff from all curriculum areas, and an exceptional amount of effort from the English Department.
Who will get wrecked next year?
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