On Friday 8th July Victoria Cooper from the Wessex Archaeology Coastal and Marine team visited Grateley Primary School to take part in their Aspirations Day.
Aspirations Day included a wide range of demonstrations and activities, from aikido to wood turning and visits from a helicopter pilot and a local farmer, amongst others. The aim was to inspire pupils to think about new hobbies and interests and was a fantastic opportunity to speak to them about seabed archaeology.
From the very youngest children to the top class, they all loved the opportunity to handle real artefacts. However there was some disappointment that archaeologists don’t dig up dinosaurs! Luckily, the mammoth fossils proved sufficient, although some were a bit squeamish at the prospect of holding the bones and teeth. Everyone had a go at guessing artefacts in the water table and the day ended with a number of inspired young archaeologists in the making.
If you’re interested in learning more about seabed archaeology – check out our Explore the Seafloor website.
