Our fantastic Maths department organised two insightful trips to Bletchley Park for LP’s entire Year 7 and Year 8 Fryer cohort, in order to engage students in an award-winning learning program centred around Codes and Ciphers. This immersive experience aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Bletchley Park’s codebreakers during World War II.
The day commenced with an interactive workshop on Codes and Ciphers, which emphasised practical problem-solving and teamwork. These activities provided students with a hands-on experience, allowing them to grasp the complexity and scale of the challenges confronted by Bletchley Park’s codebreakers during World War II.
Following the workshop, a guided tour of the building offered students a deeper understanding of Bletchley Park’s historical importance. The tour provided a comprehensive narrative of the site’s significance during World War II, shedding light on the crucial role it played in intelligence gathering and codebreaking. The Fryers explored the building, delving into immersive films, interactive displays, and faithfully recreated WWII rooms that offered a glimpse into the past.
Students also had the flexibility to embark on self-guided tours of Bletchley Park’s mansion and museum, allowing for a personalised exploration of the site.
Fred (DT Scholar) commented “I really enjoyed going to Bletchley Park as I learned a lot about how more complex problems could be approached and solved. It also improved my teamwork skills throughout the day as we worked together to solve ciphers as a team.”
Leni Samuel, Head of Maths, reflected “The students had an excellent opportunity to use their teamwork and problem-solving skills to code break some exciting tasks organised by the Bletchley Park’s educational team. A perfect educational day to understand how Maths played an important part of winning the WW2”.
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