by Lucy Horne, Headteacher
St Philip’s Catholic Primary School, Arundel
The Choir on VE Day VE day activities The children and staff of St. Philip’s Catholic Primary School in Arundel, whole-heartedly participated in the eightieth anniversary VE Day celebrations. Children came to school dressed as evacuees along with staff, who came in 1940s attire. The day began with a special assembly explaining the significance of VE Day, examining historical artefacts and listening to stories supplied by great-grandparents. Throughout the day, the children participated in VE Day activities in their classrooms, which included: Enigma style code-breaking, life as an evacuee, songs and dancing from the era, the reality of rationing and paintings inspired by the Sussex artist Eric
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