Over the past week, we have been completing our touchdown writing. We carried out some research about two people whose lives were both affected in different ways by the Second World War. We then produced a biography that will form part of our product; a book that answers this expedition’s guiding question, ‘How does war change lives?’

On Friday, the children were given time to make some Remembrance Day crafts whilst we thought of all those soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. This linked well to our current expedition question, ”How does war change lives?” and it really made the children think about the catastrophic effect that war can have on all of those involved.

This week, the children have been able to go on a fantastic trip to Eden Camp. They were able to experience The Blitz, get inside an Anderson Shelter and even see some of the weapons, uniforms and vehicles used during the Second World War! Overall, we had a brilliant day and were able to learn so much new information – it was great that the children were able to experience so many new things!