Dressed as evacuees, army officers, land girls and other characters, our Year 6 pupils began World War II Day with a lively and engaging Rainbow Theatre workshop. Transported back to 1939 and with gas masks in hand, the children lined up outside the hall waiting for their headmistress to accompany them to the countryside. After a long, uncomfortable journey, they finally arrived and were greeted by their billeting officer. The children imagined how challenging life would have been for evacuees during the Second World War. Our Hacton historians performed alongside Rainbow Theatre actors in a range of wartime scenes about the Blitz, rationing, black outs and air-raids. The children's acting and enthusiasm were extremely impressive.
In the afternoon, Year 6 took part in a range of Second World War themed activities that included making carrot cookies (using only rationed ingredients of course) and making up their own uplifting wartime songs. The day was a great success, helping our pupils to develop a greater understanding of life as a child during World War II.
