The fourth graders from Thomas Pesquet College in Castres were out to discover the Tarn heritage. During this day, they were able to stroll through the medieval streets of Albi, see the cloister, the Sainte-Cécile cathedral and the magnificent garden of the bishopric.
They then discovered the mining museum with its exhibitions and its reconstructed gallery, obviously equipped with a helmet.
Finally, they went to the Saut du Tarn museum. Thanks to the guides, models, film and animated demonstrations, they better understood how a metallurgical factory worked and how tools were manufactured.
They even had the chance to see a former worker at work. Pierre, who was present that day, in fact passed on to them with passion and enthusiasm a small part of his knowledge during a file-making demonstration.
All the knowledge acquired can be reinvested in class with French and history-geography teachers who work on the industrial revolution and on work in the 19th century, in particular the fate reserved for children.
Ms. Pinel and Ms. Rouquette, French teachers who organized the day, are already thinking about the next cultural outing which will probably take place at the beginning of June.
