A castle visit has helped students step back in time.
Pupils from The Turing School explored Arundel Castle during an educational trip designed to enhance their studies in both art and history.
The visit supported GCSE art students with the 'Natural Forms' element of their coursework.
It also provided valuable historical context for those studying the Tudor dynasty.
Lily Davies, curriculum lead for history at The Turing School, said: "This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience art and history in a different setting.
"Being able to stand inside a castle and see the architecture, rooms and interiors helped to make the Tudor period feel much more real for our history students and, for art students, drawing from real life is such an important skill.
"The students engaged brilliantly throughout the day and made the most of a really valuable experience."
The trip was planned for 30 students, including Year 10 and 11 art and history students, as well as selected Key Stage 3 pupils who have shown strong engagement in both subjects.
During the visit, art students explored the castle's gardens during its Tulip Festival.
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They spent time sketching the wide variety of flowers, focusing on shapes, textures and colour gradients.
These sketches will contribute to their Component 1 portfolios.
History students toured the castle to deepen their understanding of Tudor life.
They studied the building’s layout and grand interiors, gaining insight into how architecture was used to display power and status.
Staff said the trip was designed to bring classroom learning to life, allowing students to connect their studies with real-world locations.
Sarah Doyle, headteacher at The Turing School, said: "We are incredibly proud of the way our students approached this trip.
"Opportunities like this help bring learning to life and give students experiences they will remember for a long time to come.
"It was wonderful to see students applying their knowledge, asking questions and developing their understanding in such an inspiring setting."
The Turing School, located on Larkspur Drive, is part of the Swale Academies Trust.
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