On October 10th, Primary 7 embarked on a journey through time. We visited Summerlee to learn about life on the Homefront during World War II. Using discussion, objects, documents, photographs and posters we explored the themes of evacuation, rationing, air raids and propaganda. A great day was had by all!

We went to a workshop where we got to dress up as WW2 characters. We had to crack codes, then go into the museum and find a suitcase. These had four different categories of artefacts in them. It was great! -Chloe

We got to go to the park for a little while after lunch and there was a barge in the canal there. We got to go inside and listen to speakers telling us information. It was amazing! -Lewis

We went on a tour of the mine where people had to work hard to get money. It was really fun, but it was also scary as well because it was so dark. I would NOT like to work there! -Alex

I liked dressing up in old-fashioned clothes. It was really funny and I loved how we had to go around wearing them! We had them on for quite a while. -Max

We went to cottages to see lots of different eras. When we went down the mines we saw statues showing us how men worked there. -Louis

My favourite part was the old fashioned sweet shop and the mine. The mine was really dark. -Sinead

We learned about everyday items used during WW2. For example, there was a metal guard for lights, which you would cover headlights on cars so that enemy planes could not see them! We all had a great time dressing up in WW2 era clothing. -Aimie