CHILDREN got a taste of 1940s rationing.

Year 6 pupils at Woodham Ley Primary School, in Benfleet, took part in National School Meals Week, with a different themed meal each today.

Starting with Around the World, Five a Day and Get Creative, they marked November 11 by learning about wartime rationing and the 1940s.

Headteacher Dave Walton said: “The parents have also been coming in each day to share a meal with their children.

“This has been a wonderful event bringing the whole school community together.”

Money from fundraising during the week was donated to the Royal British Legion.