Our Year 5 Griffins dove headfirst into the fascinating world of World War II at Weston Park in June, exploring history through hands-on activities that truly brought the past to life.
They learned about rationing and its importance, discovering how Frederik Woolton鈥檚 scheme helped families during the war. The children bravely role-played as injured soldiers, working together to safely evacuate their comrades to the hospital. Another exciting challenge involved cracking wartime codes inspired by Alan Turing鈥檚 pioneering work. Teams raced through the orchard and maze鈥攖hough a few delightfully got a little lost!
We also explored the significance of medals like the Victoria Cross, creating clay tributes to honour loved ones鈥� bravery. The afternoon was packed with outdoor fun, from toasting s鈥檓ores over the fire to carefully walking across a tightrope, building dens, making a variety of creative dishes in the mud kitchen, and hunting for insects and mini-beasts using nets and trays.
The children’s enthusiasm and excellent manners impressed all staff throughout the trip. It was wonderful to see them so engaged, learning, and enjoying every moment. We鈥檙e thrilled they had such a fun and memorable experience!
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