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James Ruse Agricultural High School

James Ruse Agricultural High School

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Ancient and Medieval Club

Ancient and Medieval club

Group Aim:

Here at the Ancient and Medieval Club, we have a passion for Ancient, Medieval and sometimes even modern history! With discussions on what caused Rome to fall, the construction of cardboard armour and the building of a fully functional trebuchet, we learn from the past. Join us to help us build, to play our custom-made Guess Who game and to find your favorites historical period!

Types of activities:

●     Construction of cardboard armour and weapons

●     Historical discussions

●     History-related games

Meeting Detail

Day - Every Tuesday

Time - Lunchtimes

Location - B-block

A senior girl operates a cardboard trebuchet, which is in motion and about to launch a projectile.
Image: Our trebuchet is our pride and joy! It can launch flaming cannonballs (or non-flaming tissue balls) up to 10 metres! We also have a wooden trebuchet, that can launch up to 20!
The inside of a room with white walls and wooden beams. There is a clock on the wall, an air conditioner and a sign saying the words “Francis Block”.
Image: Our historical room! Francis Block has a high ceiling, trapdoors and barred windows. Depending on the historical period we are focusing on, it can be a French castle or a Greek court!

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