The 3rd Form delivered two excellent nights of reflection on the First World War as a follow up to their visit to the Battlefields of France and Belgium.

On Wednesday night 3N and 3E presented a mix of poetry, drama, prose and history which showed a real depth of understanding of the war as a result of the trip before half term and the work they have done in English and History lessons since returning. Particular highlights were an extract from Michael Morpurgo's 'Warhorse', an explanation of a Tommy’s kit and a presentation about the Everton family at war, inspired by the story of the Crossley twins, whose graves we visited at Ploegsteert.

On Thursday night it was the turn of 3S and 3W. They delivered an equally varied, but different, programme. 3W’s interpretation of the Christmas Truce was particularly effective as was 3S’s delivery of Wilfred Owen’s poem, 'Exposure'. There was also an excellent debate on whether the war was worth fighting, and a detailed explanation of life in the Ypres Salient, amongst many other well-rehearsed and performed pieces.

Tim Fletcher - Head of History and Mark Hambleton - Head of English

Flickr album: 3rd Form - 3N & 3E - Battlefields Presentation - 13th November 2019 | Height: auto | Theme: Default

Flickr album: 3rd Form Battlefields Presentation - 3E & 3S - 14th November 2019 | Height: auto | Theme: Default