Greek Day Guidance

Dear Parents,

We have arranged for some visitors from the to come into Panther Class on Tuesday 6th October 2015 for a special ‘Glorious Greek Workshop’ day.

Greek Day Guidance

The makersofhistory company has suggested that to enhance the children’s experience of the day the children should come dressed up and bring a special pack lunch so that they are truly emersed in all things Greek.

Here is what they suggest:

What to Wear

Girls - Greek ladies wore long, simple tunics with cloaks. To make one, fold a long rectangular piece of material in half and cut a semi-circle shape in the fold to go over the girl's head and school clothes. Then use rope, cord or if necessary a leather belt to gather in at the waist. Materials such as (or similar to) cotton, linen, wool or silk can be used. Alternatively, a long, plain T-shirt (no logos) which is belted could be worn. Tunics ideally should be past the knees and above the ankles. Good colours are blue, grey, yellow, green, orange, red, cream and white. No purple please. If girls wish to wear a cloak, a smaller rectangular piece of material can be used to drape around the shoulders or over the head but please ensure it does not cause a tripping hazard. Rich girls had servants to dress their hair so plaits, buns and ringlets are very authentic.

Boys - Most Greek men wore short, undyed tunics above the calf. They could also have short sleeves. These can be made in the same way as above, gathered in with a belt and preferably knee-length. Good colours and materials are cream or white wool, cotton or linen. When warm enough, shorts can be worn underneath, but if not long socks could be worn.

All - Everyone is welcome to wear costume jewellery - boys should only wear rings but girls can wear brooches, bracelets etc. Gold, silver and coloured gems are good.

Everyone should try to wear sandals if possible (with long socks or tights if too cold), or black/brown shoes, preferably no trainers.

Greek Lunch

If children can bring a Greek style lunch, without modern food, it will help enhance their experience. Food could be wrapped in a napkin or tea towel. Some examples of suitable items at low cost are as follows:

Bread buns or crusty bread

Pastries or a small pie (eg. pork pie)

Chunks of cheese, olives

Thick ham, slices of cold meat or cocktail sausages

Fruit such as apples, pears, grapes, dates or figs

Wheat or oat biscuits

Greek yoghurt

Where suitable, red-coloured soft drinks can substitute for wine!

This promises to be a very special day and hope that these costume and lunch ideas are not too onerous.

We are very much looking forward to the day and hope that it will be another special Catforth day that your children will remember. 

Many Thanks

MrsDrinkall Mrs Kemp

Mrs Drinkall and Mrs Kemp