Pupils moved by war studies

Staff and parents were moved to tears as they shared learning about World War 1 the pupils at Guestling Bradshaw School.
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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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“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.”