World War II workshop

Year 6 participated in a World War II workshop. We learned all about how the war started and what countries were involved, with the help of a very large map. Then we did a very exciting quiz. After that we learned more about rationing, evacuees and the different jobs women did. We even got to travel into our very own air raid shelter built on our school grounds. It was very dark in there and must’ve been terrifying for wartime Edward Betham pupils.

After this we had to prove our bomb disposal skills by having steady hands and not setting off the bombs (buzzers). It was quite difficult. I’m not sure I would’ve been very good at that job. The final part of the day was my favourite. We learned about the different uniforms of home guards and soldiers and saw some of the weapons used by World War II soldiers. Although the war was a terrible event in history, I am glad we are learning about it, so that we can try our hardest to make sure that it never happens again.

Julia G