Left, Right, Left

Here is the programme for the 2017 award winners. Pupils and staff were invited to the ceremony in the summer term, we were awarded 1st place.

GI Soldiers in Margam

During World War Two, GI soldiers from America stayed at Margam park. There are many stories and memories in Port Talbot of these soldiers. They were known to hand out chewing gum and ladies tights, both of which were very new and unfamiliar items in the UK.

The above photograph is of General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force) at Margam castle on 1st April 1944.

Pupils wrote newspaper reports based on the GI soldiers arriving in Port Talbot.

America During World War Two

As part of our project, we also learnt about life in America during World War Two whilst Franklin D. Roosevelt was President.

Abraham Lincoln

Statue of Liberty

The White House

Peace & Conflict today

Ble mae America?

The United Kingdom During World War Two

Life was difficult across the UK during he war. Men were sent to fight and women took over men's roles.

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War Two. Pupils learnt that he is known for leading the UK successfully during the war. Pupils listened to his inspiring speeches and learnt about his determined nature.

As part of the project, pupils were asked to create something relating to the War for homework. We had all sorts of items such as medals, Anderson shelters and gasmask boxes brought to school.

Sir Anthony Hopkins CBE is well known for sharing his story of his experience of the GI's in Port Talbot.

"While walking in the castle grounds the yanks gave me a bar of chocolate, I really enjoyed looking at the soldiers and their tanks."

Evacuation

Evacuation was an important part of World War Two. Thousands of children from bug cities were sent on trains to stay at smaller, safer towns and villages often in Wales. Key Stage Two pupils learnt about evacuees and what life was like for children during the war. There were evacuees living in Baglan during World War Two.

Evacuation to Baglan

Identity card

Here are examples of stories, diary entries and Welsh postcards that pupils have written based on evacuation to Wales during the war.

Wartime Food

Pupils learnt about wartime food and developed an understanding of rationing. We learnt about the allotments in Baglan and their importance in providing food for families. Mrs Judith Rees has shared a story about an allotment thief during the war. Read her interview to find out more!

Lindi Hop Dancing

Pupils learnt about the popularity of Lindi Hop dancing during the war. All classes learnt a different dance to each other as part of our PE Lessons and performed together, moving from one class' dance routine to the other as part of our stage production.

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