Grand Opening Friday May 2, 2003

 I began a medieval company, Medieval Kombat, in 1994 and through the many twists and turns it has taken me (from Fairs, Festivals, and Feasts), and it has emerged as an excellent educational medium.  A few years ago the Ontario government included the Medieval Times Unit in the grade 4 curriculum.  We were asked into 4 schools in the surrounding area, and elaborated on the medieval age, bringing in some display items.  We decided to access our extensive knowledge plus we did much studying of the Medieval Age and created a two hour presentation, called Knight School.  The presentation was specifically designed to cover the Grade 4 curriculum as we used student and teacher volunteers to help explain the many topics in addition to having many visual aids and having full participation activities.  Two years ago we expanded into one other board and proceeded to go into 19 schools.  Last school year, we travelled across Ontario; from North Bay to Toronto, Ottawa to Walkerton, totaling 82 schools.  The response from both teachers and students was amazing.  

The Medieval Educational Interactive Realm is located just outside of Hastings Ontario, which is a perfect town name, in respect to the Battle of Hastings in England in 1066.  The concept of The Realm is to continue to follow the ideology of our presentation Knight School, as it fills a much needed void in "Hands On" teaching and learning.  Students learn through various means, some can read a book, others need something more visual such as pictures, displays or videos while some require a more tangible method - a "Hands On" approach.  This Realm addresses all the various types of learning.  We have reproductions of the Magna Carta, the Bayeux Tapestry, various pictures of Kings, Queens, and famous people and also medieval trivia.  Students are encouraged and expected to actively take part in the various stations, which include:

  1. Watching a Knight Foot Combat Tournament
  2. Viewing the "Sword in the Stone" and hearing about the legend and also other tales of famous people
  3. Learning a medieval dance and various games
  4. Learning how to construct chainmail
  5. Trying on armour and helmets
  6. Siege Weapons. A working Catapult (under construction)
  7. Witnessing a falconry demonstration and seeing the birds up close
 

A medieval character operates each area.  Depending on the area, they will give a brief description about the topic, and then let the students try the activity.  

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.

~    Cost/person: $25 (includes GST).
~    There are portable washrooms on site.
~    Water and/or drinks are available to purchase.

If you have any questions or require more information, please call:  (705) 653-4144

 Directions to: THE REALM - Please call or email.

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



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