The Legion Scotland competition for Primary school pupils 2014-15 is open for registration until 19th December.

Schools are invited to investigate, capture, record, and illustrate with photographs and stories the memories of the First World War from their local community. The ten winning pupils will be enjoy a VIP trip to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August 2015. Selected work will also be included in a travelling exhibition around Scotland.

Teachers and pupils are asked to:
– Identify and interview people in their local community who have memories or family stories of life during WWI.
– Look at how the outbreak of war impacted on local communities and families.
– Use photography to capture and complement stories gathered as part of the project.
– Submit three pictures and 500 words summarising the ideas and stories behind the photographs.

Full details are on the Legion Scotland competition webpage.

Schools that have already registered have often linked up with their local Legion Scotland branches, to gain the support of veterans who live in the area. Teachers plan ahead for what they might work on with their pupils and many will begin their project in the New Year.