Primary 7 were invited to the Methodist Kirk to Experience Remembrance. Reverend Fox and some of his congregation shared information about Shetlanders who served during the First World War. They told us stories about family members who fought and showed us artefacts. They learned about the significance of the Poppy and how it helps War Veterans in the UK. While we were there we visited the War Memorial at the Town Hall in Lerwick and learned interesting facts about the War Memorial and the Roll of Honour.

On the Friday after Up Helly Aa our P7 were invited to a party at Bells Brae with their P7s. This was a great opportunity for them to meet each other before our more formal transition events start next term.

All our P7s danced traditional Shetland Dances with their new friends from Bells Brae.  The Jarl and his squad paid a visit and joined in with the games and dancing.

Kieran from the NHS Pharmacy department taught us about medicine and keeping safe around it. We learned what we should do if we find tablets that don’t belong to us.

Bruce from NHS Education showed us what’s inside our bodies. We had to label the organs and match pictures to descriptions of what they do. We learned where each organ is in the body. Putting the organs into the body was like doing a jigsaw puzzle.

The NHS Childsmile team taught us how much sugar is in different food. They also showed us how to brush our teeth. These activities were fun and we learned loads.

Kim is a nurse. She taught us Basic Life Support skills. This was really interesting. We had to make sure we pressed the manequin’s chest 30 times then we had to breathe into his mouth to resuscitate him. It was difficult but we all managed and were given certificates when we completed our training.