Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Colonial Acton Has Begun!

Session 4 Week 1 Year 6

This past week at school was filled with creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning as our heroes wrapped up November and stepped into a flurry of new adventures. One of the biggest highlights was launching our Colonial Acton Quest. The learners were surprised by a visit from “King George,” who arrived with dramatic flair to issue new proclamations and taxes the heroes were suddenly expected to follow. This immersive experience gives them just a taste of what real colonists felt as tensions rose before the American Revolution. Through role-play, our learners are beginning to understand how frustration, unfairness, and a desire for independence fueled the colonists’ rebellion.

Guide in crown and cape speaks in the classroom for Colonial Acton while holding a proclamation

They are also learning more about colonial life through experiences like making butter! The heroes made butter from heavy whipping cream and got to try it with crackers. They said it was delicious!

Three heroes stand around a table, one holding a jar while a guide watches in the classroom

A smiling girl speaks into a microphone while other learners work at tables in a classroom

Paper plate with crackers and a scoop of homemade butter on a table from the colonial life activity

Three heroes give thumbs up at a table with a plate of butter and crackers during Colonial Acton

Three children at a table making butter from cream and smiling beside a plate of crackers

Three heroes smile around a table with a paper plate of homemade butter in a Colonial Acton activity

In Art, the studio buzzed with excitement as heroes began working on a special Christmas project—beautiful, handmade gifts they will proudly present to their parents. The creativity and care going into these pieces have been wonderful to see.

Two heroes draw on clipboards at a table with markers in a blue basket during art

Two learners draw on clipboards at a table during art class

Two children draw with crayons at a table in the art studio

Three heroes draw with markers at a table in a blue classroom

Heroes draw handmade Christmas gifts at a table with clipboards and a laptop in art studio

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During Writer’s Workshop, learners started crafting persuasive pitches for field trips they want to go on. From adventurous outdoor excursions to visits to fascinating landmarks, they are learning how to use strong reasoning, clear details, and convincing arguments to get others on board with their ideas.

In PE, Gypsy-Rose stepped into a leadership role by guiding the group through warm-up stretches. The class then jumped into energetic rounds of Polar Bears and Penguins followed by fast-paced animal relay races that kept everyone moving and laughing.

Heroes stretch in a PE class on a gym floor with mirrors and bright ceiling lights

Cooking class brought a delicious taste of France as learners made buttery croissants topped with cream cheese and berries. And to finish off the week, Fun Friday featured a cozy classroom showing of Ratatouille, perfectly tying together our French culinary theme.

Learners and a guide make croissants with cream cheese and berries during cooking class

Children and a guide top cake slices with berries at a table during cooking class

A girl tops a croissant with cream cheese at a table during cooking class

It was a week full of learning, leadership, and joy—one that reminded us how powerful hands-on experiences can be.

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Colonial Acton Has Begun!

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