Anderson Shelters
P5-7 have been learning more about life in World War Two, by being creative and having to design and make their own Anderson Shelter, to protect them in the Blitz. After making their designs, the children had to source the relevant materials and construct the model. Mrs Baillie was called in to judge and asked everyone to talk about the design features and the process of creating their shelter. After much thought it was agreed that Kerr Calderwood had the most authentic looking shelter, with Finlay Cowan in second place. Special commendations went to Lauren/ Arden and Emily/ Ethan who worked in pairs and had been very creative with their designs. They had incorporated features such has look out posts, air vents to breathe, lighting, and even a “happy” wall to cheer people up who were inside.
- A very busy/messy classroom!
- The boys worked together on their BIG shelter!
- A straw was used as a pipe to provide fresh air
- A cabbage patch roof for camoflage
- the most authentic looking shelter
- The plans matched the finished product
- A sky scape was painted on the interior ceiling of this one
- A “morrison” shelter used as the idea for this design
- judging in progress
- A difficult task!
- Examining all plans and models
- “it is waterproof but I have sellotaped the door closed!”















