Today the pupils from primary 5/6 and 6/7 went to Summerlee Heritage Centre in Coatbridge as part of their WW2 topic. Both classes had the opportunity to take part in a workshop – where the children became code breakers and had to solve the puzzle in order to find what they were looking for. They then had to search the museum and when they found their item got the opportunity to handle original Ww2 items related to a theme, then present to the rest of the class detailing the importance of their items during war time.
The pupils also had the opportunity to go on a trip down the mine and witness some of the conditions that miners used to work in – and got to travel on the tram! They also visited the row of cottages and saw different living conditions through the generations!
As it was such a nice day primary 5/6 had lunch outside and then got to play in the park! I think all the children would agree that it was a fantastic day!
