Day: November 9, 2017

As primary 7 have been reading War Horse and learning about WW1 we decided to go on a trip to The Devil’s Porridge Museum in Eastriggs on Wednesday.  The children enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the munitions factory, the life of the Gretna Girls and conditions in the trenches from the excellent volunteer speakers.

  

They also had an interesting time handling artefacts such as the Brodie helmet, the shell and bullet cases, a bayonet and many more objects.  There was time to dress up in uniform and take a look around the museum too before heading back to school.  It was a super day learning about our local history and we must thank all the parent helpers who came along too.

  

 

        

It was a very busy, spooky week for P7 preparing Halloween discos for the whole school.  They have been baking, making games up, preparing music, dressing up and creating fun for their peers all in the effort to raise lots of money for their Pope Francis project, Operation Christmas Child (shoebox appeal.)

     

I am so proud of their efforts and teamwork.  It’s been hard work but also a lot of fun for everyone! Thank you very much to everyone for your donations!

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