Pupils created a trench as part of their exhibition bringing the front line of the First World War to life.

History Club members at Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey researched and created the display to commemorate the centenary of the Great War.

Many of them were so enthused by the project, they gave up some of their half-term holiday to finish it in time for Remembrance Sunday.

The exhibit was unveiled to pupils and staff last week and members of the public were also able to see it at the Minster site. Primary school children also visited.

The trench was built out of wood and sandbags with plaster paint and sawdust used to recreate the mud walls.

It features ladders, weapons, chicken wire fencing and pictures so that visitors can read the story as they go round the exhibit.

There is also a memorial chamber to the Sheppey soldiers who served and died on the front line.

History teacher Catherine Potter said: “I am immensely proud of the students who have researched and made the trench.

“Their dedication and enthusiasm has been a delight and I am confident that the sacrifice people made during the First World War will never be forgotten as long as we have conscientious and thoughtful young people like this.

“Not only have they designed and built the trench, but they have educated hundreds of children in the academy about the meaning of poppy day.

“One student has visited the exhibition 17 times.”