SCHOOLS, WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES & GUIDED TOURS

Preschool

Key Stage 1

Many of the workshops for KS2 can be adapted very successfully for KS1 children - please see below for more detail.

KS1 Workshops

POEMS, PRAYERS & PROMISES 
Inspired through handling sessions and/or time spent in the Cathedral, we offer KS1 Specially themed creative workshops.  Any of the following subjects can be chosen.

• Rescuers and Evangelists - The Cathedral's own Bishop Bell and/or St Wilfrid linked to other leaders such as Moses and St Paul
  
• Belonging and Baptism - joining the Christian family
  
• Church Festivals - this could be Easter, Advent or Christmas
  
• Remembrance - thinking of special people as well as those who have died (in war?)

BRASS RUBBING
Allows each pupil the chance to complete at least one rubbing. There are many brasses to choose from, including saints, animals, knights and noble ladies.

STAINED GLASS
Enables each pupil to visit and then have a go at creating a stained glass window inspired by one of the Cathedral's windows.

UGLY MUGS
Inspired by the Cathedral's gargoyles and corbels, this is a practical session involving the children creating a small clay gargoyle; this self-dries and can be painted in school later should you wish.

TREASURES IN THE TREASURY 
Why not find out if your parish has treasures on display in the Cathedral Treasury and come and see them?   There will be a chance to ask questions and the opportunity to sketch something rare close-to.

THE LIFE AND MIRACLES OF ST. RICHARD 
Each child is given a part and a costume and the life and miracles of St. Richard are re-enacted in a very lively way through mime. The session culminates in a costumed pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Richard in the Cathedral, where each pupil will be given a copy of the Prayer of St. Richard.

We also offer KS1 TRIPLES for 5-6 year olds.
These are supported visits to the Cathedral focusing on any three parts/features of the Cathedral and they have been designed especially for younger children.  Lasting approximately 30-40 minutes, one of our specially trained KS1 team will inspire and enthuse the children on topics you, the teacher, have chosen!  The children will have a short talk (about 5 minuutes) on each of the three topics and then sketch and describe them to take back to school.  Popular choices are the font, altar, shrine, spire, Chagall window - but you can choose.  Please bring your own paper and pencils for this session.

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Key Stage 2

ART / TECHNOLOGY / HISTORY WORKSHOPS

BRASS RUBBING
Allows each pupil the chance to complete at least one rubbing. There are many brasses to choose from, including saints, animals, knights and noble ladies.

STAINED GLASS
Enables each pupil to visit and then have a go at creating a stained glass window inspired by one of the Cathedral's windows.

UGLY MUGS
Inspired by the Cathedral's gargoyles and corbels, this is a practical session involving the children creating a small clay gargoyle; this self-dries and can be painted in school later should you wish.

TREASURES IN THE TREASURY 
Why not find out if your parish has treasures on display in the Cathedral Treasury and come and see them?   There will be a chance to ask questions and the opportunity to sketch something rare close-to.

PILGRIMS' BADGES is another practical session involving everyone having a go at designing and making a "medieval" pilgrim's badge.   It links well with the Pilgrims drama workshop.

DRAMA DAYS FOR KS2 and KS3

THE TORCH
Thursday 9th February 2012 – Years 5/6
Friday 10th February 2012 - Year 7
9.30am - 2.30pm

2012 brings the Olympic Games back to London, the first time since 1948, and Scene Change Theatre Company will be marking it with a new project called “The Torch.”   The day will include acting skills, focus exercises, discussion forums, and interactive workshops, culminating in a performance with movement, costume and song. 

It has been especially designed for use by children in years 5, 6, and 7, but can be modified for use with other age groups.

If you have any questions about the day or about placing a booking see the synopsis below or contact Vicky Rowlands, Bookings and School Friends' Co-ordinator on 01243 812497 or schools@chichestercathedral.org.uk.

Cost: £6.50 a child (£6.00 School Friends)

Click here for a full synopisis of the day.

Dates will be announced soon for our next drama days planned for the Spring Term 2013. Should you be interested in booking places please contact the Education Department on 01243 812497.

MEDIEVAL MORNINGS
(see Key Stage 3, are suitable for Yr 6 children or very capable Yr 5)

INTERACTIVE BIBLE STORY TELLING
Spiritual storytelling on a choice of topics: Lazarus; Joseph and the coat of many colours; The Eucharist, The Good Samaritan and Noah.

CHILDREN'S CATHEDRAL TRAIL
At only £1 (90p if 10 or more copies are purchased, 80p if 20 or more).  Specially designed for KS1 - KS2, this coloured 10 page trail encourages children to explore the Cathedral and discover things for themselves (although it can be adapted for older ones).  It works well as an adult-led activity in small groups.

EXTERNAL TRAIL
A trail looking at the outside of the Cathedral and its surrounding buildings.   It takes approximately 50 minutes.
Free to download.

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Key Stage 3

Some of the workshops can be adapted very successfully for KS3, especially Brass Rubbing, Pilgrims' Badges and Heraldry (see above).
We also offer a HISTORY / TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP, The Norman Cathedral, focusing on Medieval Realms.

THE NORMAN CATHEDRAL
Explores the building of the Cathedral with a dedicated Children's Guide and all join in a practical session building Norman arches and perhaps creating vaulting!

VESTMENTS
The Sacristan will demonstrate the liturgical year through the vestments used in the Cathedral.  There will be a chance to ask plenty of questions and do some sketching.  This session takes place in the Canons' Vestry and would fit in well with studying signs and symbols.

TREASURES IN THE TREASURY 
Why not find out if your parish has treasures on display in the Cathedral Treasury and come and see them?   There will be a chance to ask questions and the opportunity to sketch something rare close-to.

MEDIEVAL MORNINGS
Especially focused at KS3, each class of children (36 maximum) arrive for two short sessions on Medieval tools and carvings.  This is followed by a visit to the Cathedral Library to see the fantastic corbels close-to. 
The children will then divide into two smaller groups. One group will do the workshop 'The Norman Cathedral' and the other will do one of the art workshops (Brass Rubbing, Pilgrims' Badges and Heraldry are especially recommended). The groups will then swap activities.
The sessions will start at either 10.00 or 10.30 to suit the school. Obviously, you are most welcome to stay on after the Medieval Morning ends.
Medieval Mornings cost £6.00 a child.

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Key Stage 3 or 4

EUCHARIST FOR CHILDREN
Have the Eucharist explained accessibly to your group, whatever the age of the children.

GCSE, AS and A Level Events

Key Stage 4 or Sixth Form
GUIDED TOURS
'Art in a Religious Context' is a popular choice for KS4 and Sixth Form groups, and the Cathedral provides wonderful resources for this with works of art such as The Lazarus Reliefs as well as more contemporary work by John Piper, Hans Feibusch, Graham Sutherland and Marc Chagall.
We also offer occasional Study Days for GCSE and Sixth Form students. 

GCSE/A/AS Level Photography Study Day with Gail Ward
A basic introduction to developing a photo journal with freelance photographer Gail Ward that encourages students in to think about how they can 'speak out' through photography. The course is available to book on the following dates:
Wednesday 21st March 2012
Monday 21st May 2012
Monday 10th December 2012
Should you have any queries or would like to book places on one of the above dates please contact Vicky Rowlands, Bookings Co-ordinator, on 01243 812497 or schools@chichestercathedral.org.uk.

A Level Religious Studies Day 'Making Moral Decisions as a Christian' for Year 12/13 Students - October 2012 (TBC)
Please contact the Bookings Co-ordinator (schools@chichestercathedral.org.uk) for further details.

GCSE Religious Studies Day 'Making Moral Decisions as a Christian' for Year 10/11 Students - February 2013 (TBC)
Please contact the Bookings Co-ordinator (schools@chichestercathedral.org.uk) for further details.

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY for A2/AS Students
Contact the Education Officer (education@chichestercathedral.org.uk) for dates and details.  Usually in October.
See below for example of previous Archaeology Day.

Special Educational Needs

All of the above programme can be adapted, lengthened or shortened for children with special educational needs. 
Please telephone us (01243 812497) to discuss how a visit might best be tailored for your class.

Children's Guided Tours

FOR ALL AGES
WE ALSO OFFER GUIDED TOURS ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN

We offer a general children's guided tour of the Cathedral or one more specifically focused to suit your requirements. For example, comparing a church with a Cathedral is a popular choice at KS2. We train our Guides to work with children of all ages; they are experienced at meeting a school's curricular needs. 

Please ask for what you want; we will do our very best to deliver.

The Essentials - toilets, lunch, costs, booking ...

WE ALSO OFFER

* THE EASTERN ARM where groups can eat packed lunches.  This is free of charge but needs to be booked in advance.
* TOILET AND COAT FACILITIES for your school group.
* The opportunity to PLAN YOUR DAY IN ADVANCE with the Education Department and visit in advance.
* Please refer to our 'Booking Guidelines for Teachers' and the 'On The Day' Guidelines for some useful hints to help you brief
your staff and helpers on the day of your visit

WHAT WILL IT COST?

(per child, accompanying adults free)

• £2.50 for art workshops
• £2.00 for everything else
• The Children's Cathedral Trail also costs £1 (90p for 10 copies, 80p for 20 copies)
• The new External Trail costs £1 a copy or can be downloaded for free below

HOW TO BOOK

Discuss your requirements and possible dates with The Education Officer, Mrs Marilyn McInnes, or the Education Assistant, Mrs Lynne Friel,
on 01243 812497 or email education@chichestercathedral.org.uk

Confirmation of your booking will be sent out together with resource materials where relevant.