"I Knight Thee Sir Spiky Hair"

Hunter has been studying the Middle Ages in school and for the end of unit activity, his history teacher held a Knighting Ceremony. Each student was given the opportunity to dress up as a person from the Middle Ages. Hunter chose to be a Nobleman which meant no uniform for him, he paraded around school all day in his garb. I have to admit he looked very authentic, too bad he had to leave his trusty sword and bow at home...safe school issues and all. When we got to the gym it felt as if we were truly in the Kings Court. Candles were lit on the stairs, the lights were dimmed, and all the kids were in costume.

The Principal sat on the throne and announced each students name, then the History teacher Knighted them. Hunter was Knighted "Sir Spiky Hair".

It was a brilliant event and I am amazed at what the students had learned. Hunter can tell you everything you need to know about the Middle Ages and much much more. Here are some pictures of Hunter and his friends at the Knighting Ceremony.

After the Ceremony the students went back to their homeroom classes where they engaged in games of battle. There was jousting, where the students had to stand in a circle and using a padded stick try to knock each other out of the circle. Then each student got to make a catapult and with marshmellow's they got to attack and "bomb" their opponents. But the favorite activity of the day was the authentic Middle Ages feast: chicken, bread, cheese, and drinks. Much to Hunter's delight they got to use their hands to eat, in fact they HAD to use their hands-no utensil's allowed. Hunter had a blast and talked and talked about it all weekend, now Hayden can't wait to be a 4th grader!
The students also had to make a castle for display, Hunter's got the award for: The Tiniest Castle. He was proud of it, Dave and Hunter have been working on it for weeks. He had to have a draw bridge, a keep, moat and towers. Hunter used candy Lego's and glued them together...not a small feat!