The Upper Two classroom was transformed into a 1940’s classroom for the morning, when ‘History Off the Page’ led an informative and enjoyable WW2 themed re-enactment day. Once Mr Shaw (our teacher) was in role, the Upper Two’s stepped into the shoes of evacuees and were soon dipping their nibs into ink pots to write down the morning prayer and calculate money problems with pre-decimalised coins. It became apparent after break that some of the class had undertaken several misdemeanours and broken 1940 rules (such as girls playing football!) at which Mr Shaw dealt out some severe (and fake) punishments, such as washing their mouth out with soap and receiving the cane.
In the afternoon the children were joined by several of their parents and thoroughly enjoyed the 1940’s shopping experience that had been set up in the hall. Many of the ‘shops’ had real wartime items in them and once again they had to buy and sell using old money. A break was available in the café, where surprisingly, the Spam sandwiches were a hit!
