Pupils moved by war studies
The whole school had spent a fortnight learning about all aspects of the Great War.
Kate Tugwell said: “Several pupils brought in precious family items such as medals, war papers and even a hand written letter from the King.
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Hide Ad“George Hudson came to talk to classes about his father’s war and how he had spent time trapped in a water filled trench.
“Listening to real life experiences brought the war much closer to the children. Pupils wrote moving poems, stories based on life in the trenches and even a song about feeling alone. War poets such as Wilfred Owen were used as starting points.
“Children also re-enacted the Truce football match on the muddy school field The children had to play in wellies and coats for authenticity.”