On Wednesday, our Year 6 children had the opportunity to visit Wilberforce House Museum in Hull as part of their current topic on the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
The highlight of the day was an exceptionally informative workshop held at Wilberforce House. During the session, the children explored various artefacts, many of which belonged to William Wilberforce himself. Through these historical items, they discovered what Wilberforce was like as a person, along with his beliefs and values. The workshop sparked thought-provoking discussions and included interactive activities that illuminated the complex history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This hands-on experience helped the children connect with the past and appreciate the human stories behind the historical facts.
During the visit, the children also had the opportunity to explore two other exciting museums as a self-led group: the Hull and East Riding Museum and the Streetlife Museum.
At the Hull and East Riding Museum, the children journeyed through history, encountering exhibits from the prehistoric era to Roman Britain, including a woolly mammoth and Viking artefacts.
The Streetlife Museum offered a look at 200 years of transport history, where pupils climbed aboard vintage trams, viewed classic cars, and explored interactive exhibits.
Our Year 6 children left Hull with a wealth of knowledge, having learned not only about Wilberforce but also about other courageous abolitionists who fought to end this inhumane practice. The trip also helped them understand the far-reaching impact of slavery on individuals and communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
We are proud of them for being excellent ambassadors for our school. They demonstrated engagement, curiosity, and respect throughout the workshop and their exploration of the museum’s exhibits.
