During the presentation, participation from the students and teachers is encouraged to help explain certain topics such as Feudal System, the Magna Carta, and Heraldry. After a brief introduction about Blades of Glory, a variety of topics are covered.

1. Feudal System & the Magna Carta
2. Steps to become a Knight
3. Medieval Helmets
4. Armour
5. Weaponry
6. Medieval Trivia
7. Question & Answer
8. A Simple Medieval Round Dance is taught
9. Both Presenters put on Armour
10. Combat sequence
11. Students look at, touch, try on display items

Items placed on display include: Armour (chainmail, brigadine, scale, and plate - replica Milanese from 1390); Helmets (Great, Sutton Hoo (Viking), Pig Face Bascinet, and Spangenhelm); Weapons (swords, mace, axe, flail); beeswax candle, spurs, medieval watch, a drinking horn, and banners. Many of our members construct chainmail and plate armour.  

Harry Heydon has worked for over ten years with children and youths with behavioural problems within the school and group home systems. He was a supply teacher, 1 to 1 worker, childcare worker, youth counsellor, operated a school for suspended students from four local schools (1 secondary & 3 elementary including 2 Section 19 classes). He now supervises the Section 20 Elementary School in Campbellford, Ontario.  Students can use their many senses through the presentation to aid in the learning and retention process.  

Blades of Glory was formed in 1994, and implemented this “hands on” form of teaching in 1996.  Grades 4 to Grade 12 have been taught.

~    Seminars are presented to 2 to 3 classes at one time.
~    Presentations are held in a gymnasium, or library (depending on the size)
~    The use of 3 tables (approx. 5’ to 6’ each) and 2 chairs is required
~    Each presentatiion takes 30 to 45 min to setup

Please e-mail us for pricing information.  If you have any questions or require more information, please call:  (705) 653-4144

References:
 Anne MacInnis - Prince Charles P.S., Trenton

 Gloria McRae - Library Facilitator - Glen Dhu P.S., Whitby

 Kathie Siberry - Terry Fox P.S., Cobourg

Harry Heydon,
Blades of Glory
RR# 4
Campbellford, Ont.,
K0L 1L0
E-Mail: zon@heydon.com