WW1 Workshop

The Drama Hut

School Workshop Online Workshop London & South East

Meet British nurse Edith Cavell and discover her incredible acts of bravery in helping soldiers throughout World War One. Through War-time song, poetry and drama explore the war with us. This workshop aims to place the first World War into a historical context for the pupils, whilst being filled with team work activities to understand more about the conditions throughout the war for soldiers and nurses alike.

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Where we travel to

We can visit your school in: London & South East

What activities are available during this school workshop?

During this workshop, the children will explore the reasons young men and woman were so keen to join up and support their country. Edith will teach the class a song from the period and look at what purpose it may have served. The class will create a timeline to place World War One in a historical context and explore the life of Edith Cavell who helped soldiers fighting on both sides of the war.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

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Women in wartime

During this workshop the children will discover how the First World War would change ordinary lives, forever. Together they will explore the reasons young men and woman were so keen to join up and support their country, learn a song from the period and look at what purpose it may have served. We will work as a team to create images from the period, including women being recruited to work in factories and begin to delve into what life might have been like in the trenches! We will identify where WWI places in a time line of key events and using poetry create a 'Performance'.

Performing Arts

Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.

Twentieth Century

The 20th century will forever be marked by conflicts such as WWI. In this workshop we look at how WWI changed history and help children to understand the impact it made through improvisation, role play, teamwork exercises, songs and movement.

What size groups do we cater for?

We typically run 60-120 minute workshops with up to 30 children at any one time and can offer special day rates for multiple classes. We are also able to provide two different topics on the same day for different year groups, 

How does safeguarding work for online workshops?

Online sessions are jointly hosted by the teacher and our actor and may or may not be recorded, depending on the preference of the school. Ideally workshops take place in a school hall with a large screen, however, they can also work extremely well in a classroom, with desks pushed aside. Our Risk Assessment document is available upon request and is updated regularly to comply with all current advice and guidelines. 

What technology/devices/type of internet connection do schools need for an online workshop?

Online workshops are delivered live by professional actors and typically last 60-75 minutes each. They are structured in the same way as an on-site visit and have the advantage of utilising the benefits of technology – in particular, virtual backgrounds, enabling actors to transport children back in time, to any era or location. School will require a good internet connection and ideally a large screen to project our actor on to, so all the children have good visibility.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes - the very nature of our workshops being so visual and experiential, has led to extremely positive feedback from teachers. 

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes -children with special educational needs really benefit and enjoy our workshops.  Children with special educational needs really benefit from and enjoy our interactive workshops. The activities and games within our workshops are fully inclusive of SEN children and SEN children have gained a lot from our workshops and learning in such a practical environment.

Anything else?

Testimonial:

"I enjoyed being able to relax and observe the children from a different perspective. This allowed me to just have fun with them. They loved everything about the WW1 workshop - even singing the wartimes songs with actions. They didn't really realise they were learning so much."

Rachel Mercer, St Barnabus School- January 2022

"The actor was absolutely amazing! She managed to set the expectations with a pretty challenging group very early on and this was essential to the success of the workshop. We especially loved the workshop because the actor consistently tested their knowledge throughout."

IntoUniversity Walworth – October 2021

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Who are The Drama Hut?

At the Drama Hut we employ skilled costumed actors who use the Performing Arts, to help children truly experience a subject, complementing and enhancing learning in the classroom. Through improvisation, role play, movement and song, we help to bring the curriculum to life. Whether you choose to have us visit you online or on-site, our workshops are delivered live and are fully interactive. Prices start at £120 for a single workshop, with discounts available when multiple sessions/different topics are booked.
Whether it's a history subject, creative writing workshop, PSHE or an opportunity to celebrate a significant person or event, let us help you to inspire learning with a Drama Hut workshop.