P5s in Dunoon Primary School went to Inverary Jail on Wednesday as part of their Scotland topic. They got there by two mini buses. When they got to the jail the children got changed into prisoner’s outfits and went to the Court Room to listen to some cases. After the Court Room they went to the Airing Yard. The Airing Yard is where the prisoners did exercises like running and walking. Next they went to the Old Jail; it was sort of cold but it’s a lot different nowadays.

Then they went to the coal bunkers. They were really cool because they were cylinder shapes. They visited the New Prison which had central heating and proper toilets. After a trip to the Gift Shop and a quick picnic the children returned home. The class really enjoyed the visit and quite liked getting dressed up as prisoners. One pupil said “It was brilliant and really fun”. Class teacher, Miss Johnston, said “The main reason for going is because the children wanted to learn more about crime and punishment but also because I wanted to lock up my class!” Back in the class the children are going to learn more about crime and punishment in Scotland.

By Callum and Eva