Commemorate Victory in Europe Day with this powerful and thoughtful assembly PowerPoint. This ready-to-use resource is perfect for introducing primary school students to the historical significance of VE Day, explaining the end of World War Two in Europe in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand.
What’s Included?
This comprehensive presentation balances the celebration of peace with a moment of reflection on the realities of war, past and present. The assembly includes:
An Introduction to VE Day: Starts with evocative historical photos and asks students to think about why people were celebrating.
What was World War Two?: A simple, age-appropriate overview of the war’s beginning, the key alliances, and how it came to an end in Europe.
The Announcement: Features Prime Minister Winston Churchill and explains how the news of peace was delivered.
A VE Day Poem: A short, accessible poem that captures the emotions of Victory in Europe.
A Modern Connection: Thoughtfully links the celebration of peace in 1945 to current global conflicts, encouraging students to hope for peace in places like Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East.
Whole-School Challenge: A practical and meaningful activity for the 80th anniversary, encouraging students to take a photo representing VE Day to be part of a national collection.
Reflection & Prayer: Includes three structured reflection slides with sentence starters to help students think about hope, peacemaking, and thankfulness, followed by a simple prayer.
Why Choose This Resource?
No Prep Needed: A complete, ready-to-deliver assembly, saving you valuable time.
SEN-Friendly: Includes Widgit/PCS-style symbols on key slides to support understanding for all learners.
Historically Rich: Uses powerful archival photographs to bring the moment to life.
Balanced & Sensitive Tone: Celebrates the joy of peace while respectfully acknowledging the hardships of war and its relevance today.
Promotes British Values: An excellent resource for teaching about history, democracy, and the importance of peace and remembrance.
Fully Editable: The presentation is set for the 80th anniversary in 2025 but can be easily adapted for any year.
Help your students understand the importance of VE Day with this engaging and reflective assembly. Download today to deliver a memorable lesson on history, peace, and hope.
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