Last Friday, September 11th, our Year 3/4 classes took a wonderful trip back to the 1940s with our Fieldwork to Norton Village Hall. It was a fantastic day of hands-on history!
The children had a brilliant time learning what life was like for kids during World War 2. We put away the screens and modern toys to try our hand at classic games that would have kept children entertained during the war years. The hall was buzzing with excitement as everyone played:
- Hopscotch
- Jacks
- Cannon
- Noughts and crosses
- Spinning Tops
It was amazing to see how much fun can be had with such simple games! Some of the children even got into the spirit by wearing fantastic 1940s-style clothing, like flat caps and knitted jumpers for the boys, and pinafores with pigtails for the girls.
To really complete the authentic WW2 experience, we all sat down together for a traditional wartime snack. Everyone enjoyed simple jam sandwiches and a warm, comforting mug of Ovaltine. It was the perfect way to warm up and chat about all the new things we’d learned.
It was a brilliant day out, and a huge thank you to all the parents and carers who helped their children look the part!
