What did you do this half term?

We had fun and adventure……..

During half term ten students, following the Prince’s Trust curriculum had the opportunity to shine. They also completed some of the sections of the Sports Leaders Award. Along with a few tears, there was laughter, fun and bravery shown. Students had the opportunity of trying their hand at:
•    Fencing
•    Abseiling
•    Rock climbing
•    The leap of faith
•    Jacobs ladder
•    Archery

There were many other activities but these were the firm favourites. This week taught the students many things, from supporting and working well with each other to companionship and being compassionate towards those who struggled with various activities.

The staff who went all really enjoyed themselves, so a big thank you to them – Mrs Blundell, who organised it all, Mr Brooks, who took all the pictures and Miss Hollis, who did ALL the activities no matter how dirty she got!

Do you have memories of life in the Great Yarmouth area during World War Two?

If so, Oriel College needs you!!!

Oriel and the Norfolk Museums & Archaeology service have joined forces in an exciting and cutting-edge new project to find and record people’s memories of what it was like in the county and country during the War years.

The Norfolk War Project aims to pass on to tomorrow’s pupils the experiences of local people during a global event.

The pupils forming the Oriel Editorial Team are looking for anyone with memories of such things as:

• Air Raids
• Evacuations and childhood experiences
• Wartime Romances
• VE Day
• Serving in the armed forces
• Woman’s roles
• Life on the Home Front

If you could help us by telling us about your experiences or know someone who you think would be ideal for this ground-breaking endeavour please contact Mr. Sandall at Oriel College on 01493 662966 or Colin Stott at the Time & Tide Museum on 01493 743931.