Understanding Remembrance KS5

Develop a deeper understanding of who, how and why we remember through the images, stories and voices of Remembrance.

Commonwealth Case Studies

Meet two women whose service took place over 4,500 miles apart, but whose stories show the vital role of the Commonwealth in protecting our freedoms.

The Sound of Remembrance

Creative Writing

Use short story 'A Sense of Home' by Bali Rai and a range of activities to write radio scripts encouraging people to volunteer in their communities.

Creative Writing

Through the story 'Memories of Home' by Bali Rai, case studies and different activities, discover how letters helped keep people connected during WW2.

Women at Work (Welsh)

Florence Cordell was one of the first women to work as a bus conductor during WW1 as women filled the roles of men on the home front.

Science and Innovation (Welsh)

Lessons and worksheets exploring the life and work of Harry Brearley, the inventor of stainless steel, and the impact of his invention on WWI.

Women in Medicine (Welsh)

Understand how women united across continents, countries and cultures to protect our freedoms, and how this unity remains today.

Tolkien's Experiences (Welsh)

Lessons focused on contribution of Tolkien whose writing was influenced by experiences in WW1, planned by the National Literacy Trust.

War Photographer (Welsh)

Explore the work of pioneering war photographer Ernest Brooks, considering how photographs help us connect to the experiences of others.

Growing Remembrance Through Poetry (Welsh)

Explore Remembrance through poetry and the work of Joseph Coelho, examining how the Remembrance Glade inspired him.

Stories for Remembrance (Welsh)

Explore Remembrance through Bali Rai's novel Now or Never, featuring guided discussions, creative writing, fact files, original photographs and more.

The Art of Remembrance

Through the work of painters, sculptors and more, children learn how creativity helps to express experiences and emotions.

The Art of Remembrance (Welsh)

Through the work of painters, sculptors and more, children learn how creativity helps to express experiences and emotions.

Get Packing (Welsh)

Pupils remember children who were evacuated during WW2 and consider the experience of leaving loved ones and treasured toys.