On Tuesday, we visited the remains of two Roman forts. Our day started with a visit to Vindolanda, where the children engaged in an activity to investigate the different rooms found amongst the site. After the children found the hidden message on their worksheets, it was time to climb to the top of a reconstructed turret tower where we searched for incoming invaders. Pretending to be a Roman soldier deemed hungry work. So, after the fort it was time for a short visit to the on-site museum before lunch. 
 

After lunch, we marched back to the coach where it was a short journey to our second venue of the day, Housesteads. Once we arrived at Housesteads, we ascended the hill and investigated the site with help from our informative tour guide Felix. The children finished the day with a short film about the site before heading back down the hill and onto the coach to school. 
 

Despite the weather, the children demonstrated a fantastic attitude and willingness to engage in their learning. Please take a look at our pictures from the day.