VE Day
Reception
We had a fantastic time learning all about the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (V.E Day). The children learnt about the importance of recognising the sacrifices others have made for us and compared the life of children in the past to the life we are able to live now. Our class completed the following activities:
- Baked a Victorian Sponge Cake, with fresh cream and strawberries!
- Used Arts & Craft technique to design a new medal.
- Created a party poster, inviting our friends and families to our Reception party!
- Sang V.E themed songs
- Decorated the classroom with flags and bunting.
- Ended the day with a tea party!
Year One
In Year One we had lots of fun learning all about VE Day and celebrating the 80th anniversary. We took parts in lots of different activities, which included:
- Singing songs about VE Day
- Learning facts about WW2 and the first VE Day
- We learned about some of the planes used during WW2 and then made our own
- We made paper doilies and celebration biscuits
- We pretended to be journalists and wrote newspaper articles
We finished off our celebrations with a VE Day party in class. We listened to music from VE Day and had some treats, including our celebration biscuits.
Year Two
In Year 2 we had a wonderful time learning all about the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day). We took part in a variety of different activities to try and imagine what life was like during this time. Activities included:
- Singing songs about VE Day.
- Listening to a variety of music that people would have heard.
- writing a diary entry about celebrating in the street and thinking about all the sights and sounds they could hear.
- designing a 50p coin that could be used to commemorate VE day
- enjoying some different colouring sheets.
We finished the day with a class tea party together.
Year 3
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day, Year 3 celebrated the special event signalling the end of World War II in Europe.
Activities included:
- Decorating GB bunting for the classroom.
- Researching and answering key facts from World War II and VE Day.
- Preparing fresh lemonade to toast our heroes and enjoy alongside yummy treats as part of our classroom party.
- Diary entry imagining we are at a street party on 8th May 1945 and writing how we felt about WWII coming to an end in Europe.
Click the pictures below to see what a fun day Year 3 had!
Year 3 celebrate VE day
Year 5
Year 5 had a great day celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE day. They enjoyed seeing what life was like during that time and listening to music.
Activities included:
- Listening to and singing songs.
- Building model Spitfires.
- The Enigma code.
- Evacuee thank you letters.
- VE day themed PE.
Year 5 VE day pictures.
Year 6
In Year 6, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we did lots of activities including -
Singing 'Sing for the King' and 'Street Party'.
We learned about the International Flag Code and wrote some messages using the code.
We illustrated and wrote postcards to a friend explaining all about the street parties that were held up and down the country.
We finished off the day with a party.
