Year 6 have had an amazing Autumn 2 half term and have thoroughly enjoyed diving deeper into our World War Two topic. The children became real experts, teaching each other about different aspects of the war and exploring what life was really like for evacuees. We made gas masks, ID cards and ration books, tackled rationing problem-solving activities, wrote letters and postcards, and even decided what we would pack in our suitcases if we were being evacuated. Our evacuee day was a real highlight — children came dressed up, experienced air raid sirens, took shelter and truly immersed themselves in the realities of wartime life.

In English, we continued our WW2 learning through the beautiful book Rose Blanche, where the children produced some fantastic narratives and thoughtful poems. We have also just begun reading Friend or Foe, which the children are already very excited about and will help us continue exploring this important period in history through a different perspective.

We’ve also made time for some festive fun! The children loved making Christmas decorations and hats, enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner, and got into the spirit with Christmas jumper day. Year 6 have worked incredibly hard this half term and should be very proud of everything they have achieved. We’re now all looking forward to a well-earned rest and a Christmas holiday full of fun, before getting ready for an exciting 2026. Thank you for your continued support — we wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄