So this week we went to the poppy factory in Edinburgh. We learned lots about the First and Second world war. When we were learning about the Second world war we learned about gas masks, Anderson shelters and rationing. They also told us about the types of guns and uniforms soldiers wore. Gemma needed to wear what men wore to war and Geo had to wear the commando’s outfit they wore. Geo had to scream as loud as he could at the teacher. we also learn the drills if gas was coming and they were both very loud. We then got split into 3 groups to go round the factory and most of the machines where over 140 years old. They showed us each station and what they did. Just before we left they gave us a task to see who could make the most poppies. In one of the groups Jessie made 30 and Gemma B made 29 in the race. We all got to take at least 3 poppies home that we made. We had a great time at the poppy factory. Thank you for letting us come! Remember you can buy a poppy in school to show your support for the charity and to show that you are remembering those who have fallen during conflicts around the world.

by Gemma B and Ella