P1/2/3 had a wonderful trip to the Museum of Islay Life in Port Charlotte to find out what life was like 100 years ago. They were fascinated by the chamber pot and the fact that people had to go outside to the toilet! P1/2/3 have been learning about school long ago. They have discovered that there used to be many more schools in Islay and that teachers were much stricter! We saw the old teachers high desk and the wooden child’s desk at the museum together with the ink pots and slates that children would have used a century ago. This is part of island-wide history learning associated with the WW1 commemorations. We also found out about a schoolgirl from Port Ellen that gave an her account of what happened in the village following the sinking of the Tuscania. Old log books have given a poignant insight into that time. Thanks to Jenny Minto for a great visit.
Primary School of the Year 2022
