As the RNLI are celebrating their 200 year anniversary this year, P3/4 decided to explore how the RNLI works.

We have been investigating the different types of lifeboats and their life saving features.

RNLI lifeboat crews protect hundreds of communities around the UK and here in Shetland we know how important they are.  They have  a 24-hour search and rescue service! We have been finding out about how the RNLI was founded and listened to some stories of daring rescues they have been called to.

We know that Lerwick life boat crew have received lots of awards and medals for their bravery. We decided to make our own bravery medals which we would award for acts of heroism.

On Tuesday we had to design and then make our own medals. Here are some photos of us in action and then proudly displaying our finished work!