On Friday, our Year 9 students were treated to special workshops on the experiences of soldiers during World War One. David Allton delivered an engaging, educational, and often amusing session, providing fascinating insights into life on the front lines. With hands-on opportunities and expert knowledge, the event offered our students a memorable and enriching experience.

Abi Cunningham (9F1) shared her thoughts:

"I really enjoyed the World War One talk and found it both interesting and entertaining.

I learned that 58.5% of casualties were caused by shells. I also had the chance to hold various weapons, including German grenades, rifles, and even shell fragments.

I discovered a lot about life in the trenches, too. For example, a platoon would be split into three groups: one to guard the trench, one to carry out repairs, and one to rest. These groups rotated every two hours or so to ensure everyone had time to recover.

The war was originally planned to be mobile, but it quickly became clear that trenches offered better protection, especially since the front lines barely moved throughout the four years of fighting."

Thank you to all staff and students involved!

Mr Stoker & Abi Cunningham, 9F1