Berger Primary School Hackney, Summer 2016

In my opinion the best part was the weapons because it was fascinating to touch and it was nice that we were allowed to touch the objects. I like that Charlotte was very kind and watched out for us. She made sure that we were safe and careful. Samiyah (about the artefacts handling)

I learned that it was hard for the soldiers and they had limited resourses. Amber

I learned that war wasn’t a adventure or game and lots of people lost their lives it wasn’t fun and people fought for land. I hope that people learn to share land so that there wouldn’t be a 3rd world war. Azra

What I learnt about the activity is how to put rhythm into music. Onyema
(about the Composition session)

The best thing about this activity is everything because I enjoyed everything about it. Hornela (about making the Trench Brother Puppets)

I enjoyed how at the end we could see what we have made and how all the steps fit together. Amber (about making the Trench Brother Puppets)

I learned that you shoudn’t rush puppet making and it is good to try new things you haven’t done before. Zahra (about making the Trench Brother Puppets)

Trench brothers was the best show that we have ever had. James

We learnt to put effort into our performance. Mobolaji

I enjoyed when we all sung the song ‘we’re striving together’ because it a beautiful song. War is not how you settle a problem between two countries. Joe

The best thing about the day was performing because it looked like the audience was enjoying what we were doing and I felt very proud because my parents were watching. I really enjoyed Trench Brothers because I learnt a lot about WW1 and I really hope we do something like this again.  Linh

The best part was the performance and although I have stage fright it was very enjoyable and exciting and Winston was very brave and it actually tells a story and if I could I’d recommend it to any other school.  I learnt to face my fears. Grace

The writing we got out of the children was phenomenal. Each child, at their own level, was able to excel and produce work of a very high standard. They were keen to know more and many did their own research at home. They brought every experience from this whole project into their writing and were able to write some amazing poems, diary entries and letters. Year 5 Teacher

Children have developed confidence and are a lot more aware of WW1 and its wider global context. This was a real insight into what we can achieve through topic based learning which engages and excites every child.Year 5 Teacher