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WW1 Workshop - Tommy's Journey

Step back to 1916 in this immersive WW1 workshop for primary schools. Pupils meet Private Tommy Edwards, a young soldier from Sheffield longing to return home after months of service on the Western Front.

In this unique interactive workshop, the children become part of Tommy’s mission. Their task is simple but vital: collect the evidence that will allow him to be released from duty and make his way back to his family. 

The children explore digital environments and even get the chance to question Tommy himself.

Through live AI interaction, pupils can speak directly to Tommy, asking their own questions and receiving responses in real time.

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Overview

  • Up to 6 classes per day
  • 45–60 minute sessions
  • Sessions can fit around school day, lunchtimes and breaks
  • Delivered one class at a time
  • Suitable for Year 2 - Year 6
  • Delivered in school halls or large indoor spaces
  • All Equipment Provided
  • Strong focus on hands-on collaboration and critical thinking
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Tommy’s Journey takes the children through three key settings of the First World War and each environment presents challenges to solve. 

The Recruitment Office: Uncover the details of Tommy’s enlistment and discover what it meant to “sign up” for King and Country. Fill out an enlistment form with Tommy’s details.

The Trenches: Experience the mud, the danger and the daily struggle for survival, learning how soldiers lived, ate and kept themselves safe. Sort through frontline kit to decide what was essential for survival.

The Communications Dugout: The children become wartime codebreakers using Morse code to decipher a hidden message and learning how vital communication was to the war effort. 

This workshop combines digital exploration, hands-on problem-solving and a live conversation with an AI character to create an unforgettable experience.

Let your pupils take on the mission of a lifetime. Help them to bring Tommy home.

What Will Your Students Do?

Major William Harrington

Meet the Colonel

The adventure begins with a message from a high-ranking officer

children looking at a TV

Speak to Tommy

Chat to our WW1 soldier through live AI interaction

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Crack Wartime Codes

Use Morse code to decipher hidden messages

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Enter The Trenches

Explore digital environments using games controllers

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Why Schools Love WW1 Tommy's Journey

The year 6 children loved the AI Avatar WW1 Journey. They had fun using the technology to solve the problems and using devices to search different environments. They also enjoyed asking the soldier some questions at the end although shockingly he hadn't heard of the song "Pink Pony Club!" Very well led session, age appropriate and brilliant organisation.
Mrs Warriner
East Hunsbury Primary School
AMAZING, really high quality set up and the children were so engaged. Darren who led it walked myself and my partner teacher through it all as well, so we could help. Really personable and an all round fantastic experience.
Marcus Schelts

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An engaging, hands-on workshop that supports historical enquiry and can be used as part of a school’s study of the First World War, local history or a significant turning point in British history

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