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Pictured: Boys from Papplewick School, RAF Hendon Trip 2016
On Monday, 27th June, Year 3 boys from Papplewick School , Ascot, visited RAF Hendon, where they had a talk from an ARP (Air Raid Precaution) Warden and made a gas mask box.
When the air raid siren sounded they had to rush to the Anderson shelter. Later, they tried on real RAF uniforms that were worn in World War II. The boys were fascinated by the aeroplanes and overwhelmed by the size of some of the bombers such as the Lancaster. The day ended with a visit to the shop where the boys bought model planes, badges and 'Commando' books.
Tom Bunbury, Headmaster of Papplewick, said: “The boys always enjoy visiting RAF Hendon. It helps them understand what the two World Wars were really like.”
About Papplewick
Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 200 boys between the ages of 6 and 13. Situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Papplewick has an excellent record for academic achievement and feeds many of the UK’s top independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington, Stowe and Bradfield.
In the last two years the school has maintained its academic record, gaining no less than 22 awards to top independent schools, including a King’s Scholarship to Eton. Through its strong commitment to sports, the school also builds skills of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility.
As well as academic, sporting and cultural excellence, Papplewick aims to provide boys with the confidence and security they need to fulfil their potential, and the school strives to promote enthusiasm for life, contribution to the community and kindness to others amongst all its pupils.
A recent (2013) report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) remarks that relationships between pupils and teachers: ‘are an outstanding strength of the school and are seminal in creating the strong sense of a mutually supportive and trusting community.’