P6-7 had a fabulous morning at Corsewall Lighthouse on Thursday with Leswalt and Portpatrick Schools. We had been invited for a tour by Mr John Ross as part of the lighthouse’s 200th year anniversary celebration! Pupils were treated to a presentation from Mike Bullock (who works for the Northern Lighthouse Board and had travelled all the way down from Edinburgh especially to talk to the pupils) about how lighthouses operate; the work of the Northern Lighthouse Board; and the history of Corsewall Lighthouse.
Dr Miller (our very own Ellie’s Grandpa!) then took us up in small groups to the top of the lighthouse and demonstrated how the light works and explained about his job in maintaining the lighthouse.
Pupils were very kindly given a pencil, bookmark and ruler as a memento of the morning. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Ross, Dr Miller and the Northern Lighthouse Board for organising this, and to Mrs Miller for giving up her time to accompany P6-7.
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- Say cheese!!!
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- Mike demonstrating how different lighthouses work
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- Interesting facts about Corsewall
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- Dr Miller demonstrating how the light works
