VE day letters – it’s a small world!

Harriet in Y5 and her family have discovered that her great uncle was on the same ship as Commander John. Wow! What a small world! Through sharing her learning at home, Harriet and her family realised that they recognised some of the events/names and through discussions and research they found this wonderful connection. Harriet has written a second letter to Commander John, which we will send off with our pack over the weekend. In her letter Harriet shares the information they have uncovered and asks John if she knew her great uncle, who sadly lost his life aged just 17 on that ship in the very tragedy that John shared with the children in his letter.

We shared this news in celebration assembly today, with children and staff sharing in the disbelief of this  connection. We hope that John receives our letters and who knows he might even respond! We will keep you posted.

This connection highlights the true sense of wonder and amazement that can be found through the enjoyment of history and through sharing learning at home leading to research and further discovery. Thank you to Harriet and her family for sharing this with us, we look forward to hearing about any developments if they arise.