Year 6 IWM Duxford Visit

Year 6 recently enjoyed a fantastic day at IWM Duxford, bringing their learning about World War II to life. Throughout the day, the children explored the vast museum exhibits, seeing a wide range of aircraft and discovering the stories of the people who designed, flew and maintained them. A particular highlight was walking through the iconic Concorde and experiencing first-hand what this remarkable aircraft was like inside.

The visit also included a documentary-making workshop, where pupils worked in teams to investigate different aspects of the museum, gather information and create their own short films. This gave them the opportunity to think like historians and journalists, asking questions, recording evidence and presenting their findings.

As they explored the World War II exhibitions, the children saw authentic vehicles, aircraft and artefacts, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the war on both military personnel and civilians. The trip was a memorable experience that combined history, teamwork and creativity, and it was wonderful to see the pupils so engaged and enthusiastic throughout the day.