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Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism put on a show for seventh-grade students during Newhart Middle School's Medieval Day event.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School gives students close-up look at history
Newhart Middle School recently celebrated its Medieval Day for seventh-graders, which allows students to immerse themselves in world history in a hands-on way.
Students learned about activities from Mesomerica, China, Japan, Africa, and Europe during the middle ages with games like mancala and the life-or-death ball game, as well as activities such as Chinese calligraphy, origami, and making crowns and other artifacts with gold and other metals. The students were also treated to a jousting show on the stage in the school’s multipurpose room.
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) provided an authentic flare to the event, demonstrating skills and trades of the times in period-appropriate attire. The SCA is an inclusive community pursuing research and recreation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture. Learn more about the Southern California chapter on their website and Facebook page.
Watch a video from the event:
Students, volunteers and members of the Society for Creative Anachronism gather for a photo during a Medieval Day gathering at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderMedieval amor from Erich Kerr of the Society for Creative Anachronism at a display table during a Medieval Day gathering at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderVarious examples of crafts at a Medieval Day event at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderStudents spar on a blue line with nerf-like swords during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderVarious rapier swords, used in the 1600s to 1700s, on display from the Society for Creative Anachronism during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderMembers of the Society for Creative Anachronism put on a show for the students during Medieval Day for seventh grade students at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderMembers of the Society for Creative Anachronism put on a show during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderSeventh-grade students get instructions on the art of Japanese origami during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderStudents get a hands-on experience with a rapier sword, used in the 1600s to 1700s, from the Society for Creative Anachronism during Medieval Day. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderStudents get a look at how leather was used during medieval times. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderMembers of the Society for Creative Anachronism put on a show during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderMembers of the Society for Creative Anachronism put on a show for the students during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderStudents get up close with medieval armor with Erich Kerr of the Society for Creative Anachronism at a display table during Medieval Day at Newhart Middle School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
