This week, the year 6 children visited the Lincolnsfields Children's Centre, located at Bushey Hall heritage site which utilises its twelve original WW2 buildings to stage historical events within the grounds. Some of our year 6 children reported on the event:

Anayah wrote, "we experienced a 1940's classroom, learning intriguing facts all about evacuation. That that, we learnt what a child our age would do in case of a bombing raid, in a real school bomb shelter. We ended the day visiting a 1940's house where we saw a wedding cake designed in the style of a real rationing style cake and a wedding dress made from a used parachute collected by soldiers. It was one of the most fascinating field trips at Garden Suburb."

Chloe stated that it was "an exciting and educational experience that greatly increased our knowledge of WWII. There were plenty of things to learn and actual exhibitions; we saw an Anderson and a Morrisson shelter."

Ethan added "Lincolnsfield centre offered a detailed and interactive look at World War II history. The exhibits covered various aspects of the war, from weapons and transport to everyday civilian life. One highlight was learning how to defuse an incendiary bomb using water and seeing an unexploded one up close. Overall, the museum provided a well-rounded view of WWII with a mix of historical arifacts and interactive experiences."

Ana commented that it "was a new and enjoyable way of learning about WWII. From being on the homefront, to a student, to a soldier, we were able to live the life of many different roles during this time, which added depth to the experience."