Key Stage One and Two
History Focus
Lives of famous people - Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
Find out about St Augustine, St Dunstan, St Alphege.
The Tudors
Learn about the destruction of the monastery and the Shrine of St Thomas.
Ways of life in the past
What was life like in a medieval monastery.
The life and death of Thomas Becket
Visit the site of Becket's murder
RE Focus
Special Places
What do we find in a Cathedral? The Font, the Pulpit, the Lectern, the altar
Prayer and Worship
How do Christians use the Cathedral?
Pilgrimage
Follow in the footsteps of Chaucer's pilgrims
Saints and martyrs
Religion in the community
Places of worship
Photocopiable activity sheets, costume trails, project room, guided tours and pupils' newspaper are available.
Key Stage Three
History Focus
Britain 1066 - 1500
Medieval realms: the relationship of the monarchy with the church, Lanfranc, Anselm, Becket, Sudbury
Explore medieval society, beliefs, monasticism, arts and architecture, Chaucer, pilgrimage.
Britain 1500 - 1750
The making of the United Kingdom: the Reformation and Canterbury Cathedral.
The dissolution of the monastery and the destruction of the Shrine
The Civil War and Canterbury Cathedral
Photocopiable activity sheets, guided tours and pupils' newspaper are available.
RE Focus
Pilgrimage
What makes Canterbury special? What is the impact of pilgrimage? The story of Thomas Becket.
How is the building used? altar, font etc.
A contemporary Christian Community.
Interview a vicar or priest about their job.
Maths Focus
The Cathedral as a mathematical resource.
Art and Architecture Focus
Key Stage Four
History Focus
GCSE Investigation of a site: the impact of the Norman Conquest/Reformation on the Cathedral.
RE Focus
GCSE Assignment - Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages, the Middle Ages and Today: What is pilgrimage? Why have pilgrims visited Canterbury for over 700 years?
Topic book and film presentation available.
Christian Worship - Explore the buildings and people involved with Christian worship in the past and the present.
Study of the Gospels: how does the Cathedral relate to the Gospels?
Art and Architecture Focus
Using the Cathedral as a unique resource, study the various styles or architecture, stained glass etc.
Post 16
GNVQ Focus
Travel and tourism: tourism fact file and introductory talks.
English Focus
A level English Literature: Chaucer and Canterbury Cathedral.
RE Focus
Sixth Form RE Conferences can be arranged including an experiential individual tour "Being in Canterbury Cathedral".
Religion and the arts: Guided tours and topic book available.