Students at Kershaw Wood in Glossop have constructed their very own Anderson shelters while learning about Britain during the Second World War.
Ostrich Class physically recreated the iconic metal shelters used by families across Britain to stay safe during air raids.
Reflecting our commitment to immersive, hands‑on learning, the activity formed part of our Key Stage 2 History curriculum.
Teacher Miss Winter said: "This project has taken place over the past few weeks, with students editing and perfecting their designs as they go along."
Pupils also explored the Home Front, focusing on the experiences of people in Britain during the war, and examined Britain’s wider role in the conflict that saw around 50 to 60 million people lose their lives.
For the task, students studied real-life Anderson shelters before discussing the materials used and why they were important.
This helped our learners think carefully about how to build their own models and how to make them as accurate as possible.
Using a mixture of cardboard, glue and grass, the class cut out their Anderson shelter designs, shaped the doorway and refined the overall look.
The shelters were named after John Anderson, the government minister who oversaw the production of around 1.5 million air‑raid shelters and who later became Home Secretary at the start of the Second World War.
Miss Winter concluded: "The end results have been fantastic. The class worked very hard and had so much fun with this project."