Many Primary schools have already engaging with the commemorative period 2014-2019 which marks the one hundred year anniversaries of the First World War. Education Scotland is working with teachers to advise, support and enhance curricular activity. A WW1 web microsite is in development, a blog already live online to offer news of resources, events, and opportunities.

We are offering another Professional Learning day for Primary Teachers, one of a series in which we work with a local museum to encourage teachers to use some of the assets and approaches already available. Participants will learn about the resources and services offered by the museum, the national perspective on commemorations, free learning resources, etc.

Gretna – Devil’s Porridge Museum, Tuesday 24 March 2015

This museum’s particular strengths concern the munitions industry, the Quintinshill rail disaster, and the Home Front.

This day is a free opportunity and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email Nick Morgan, nick.morgan@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk at Education Scotland for details. We intend to offer further local opportunities later in the year.