On Tuesday, Year 5 became WW2 evacuees and they spent the day experiencing what life was like for children who were evacuated during the war. Dressed in an array of fantastic, evacuee-inspired outfits, the children arrived at Wat Tyler Country Park and learnt about the causes of the Second World War. After deciding when they thought Britain should have gone to war to stop the Nazis, the children went outside to experience life as evacuees in practical, hands-on activities.
From learning how to identify different planes and hand-washing clothes, to experiencing an air raid and learning some basic first aid, the day helped the children understand what life would have been like for children their age during the uncertainties of the war.
The children were impeccably behaved throughout the day and can be very proud of how they represented the school. The coach driver even took the time to email school to let us know how impressed he was with how polite the children were. They all seemed to have a very enjoyable day and were able to share lots of new facts about evacuees during WW2. Despite such a fun day, I'm sure the children were very happy to return back to school and the modern day where they don't have to hand wash their clothes, make homemade toilet paper but can instead enjoy lots of modern home comforts!
From learning how to identify different planes and hand-washing clothes, to experiencing an air raid and learning some basic first aid, the day helped the children understand what life would have been like for children their age during the uncertainties of the war.
The children were impeccably behaved throughout the day and can be very proud of how they represented the school. The coach driver even took the time to email school to let us know how impressed he was with how polite the children were. They all seemed to have a very enjoyable day and were able to share lots of new facts about evacuees during WW2. Despite such a fun day, I'm sure the children were very happy to return back to school and the modern day where they don't have to hand wash their clothes, make homemade toilet paper but can instead enjoy lots of modern home comforts!