On Monday 26th June, Year 3 boys from Papplewick School in Ascot visited RAF Hendon where they had a talk from the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Warden. ARP Wardens patrolled the streets during blackouts in the war, to ensure that no light was visible.
At the Museum the boys learned the story of the people who moulded the world of aviation - from the daredevil early aviators to wartime heroes - and the thousands of ordinary service men and women who served in the RAF.
The boys experienced first hand what it was like when an air raid sounded - they all had to rush to the Anderson shelter. Later they tried on some RAF uniforms that were worn in the Second World War. They heard the story of Douglas Bader, who performed in acrobatic air displays before the war.
Headmaster Tom Bunbury said: “The boys were fascinated by the aeroplanes and overwhelmed by the size of some of the bombers such as the Lancaster. It was a great experience for them.”
Next Open Morning: Saturday 4th November 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m Visit: www.papplewick.org.uk
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 26 awards to top independent schools, including two King’s Scholarships 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 report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2013 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.’