Since returning from the summer holidays we have been very busy. We have been learning about shale mining in Broxburn and we looked at the Burngrange mining disaster.

Max – the Burngrange disaster happened 71 years ago.

Lucas – the disaster happened in West Calder

Mirin – 15 men lost their lives.

Daniel – one of the men died at the exit to the mine.

Connor – 2 of the men were brothers.

Paula – a giant explosion and fire caused the disaster and parts of the mine to collapse.

We have learned lots of information and created art work, job adverts, PowerPoints, mind maps and newspaper reports all about shale mining and the disaster.

We are now going to be learning about natural disaster.  We can’t wait!