Local News - APRIL 2016
Rhu school project is tops like in the Royal Navy, whilst Jim Richardson from the Helensburgh Branch of the Royal British Legion gave the children a very interesting and inspirational account of his experience as a Prisoner of War during World War Two.
Classmates (Left to Right): Sophie Clarke, Connor Stevenson, Charlotte Johnson, Isla Flint, Bonnie Clarke, Ryan Court
A school project by pupils at Rhu Primary has been shortlisted for the Royal British Legion Scotland's 2016 Schools Award.
“The children were fascinated and their interest in the project has gone from strength to strength. I am extremely proud of Charlotte and all the pupils for the hard work and dedication they have shown towards this.� Pupils from primary 6, Lochgilphead Primary School also made the final.
With the help of fellow classmates, Charlotte Johnson of primary 7 from Rhu Primary School, fought off stiff competition to make it into the final 12 out of hundreds of entries.
faced before writing a 500 word newspaper report on the subject. Primary 7 teacher at Rhu Primary, Jacqueline McGill, said: “ The children have been working tirelessly on this project over the last few months.
A spokesman for the Royal British Legion said: “Pupils investigated and wrote about what life at sea was like for the crew of the ships and the impact of the battles they faced. Congratulations to all schools who have been successful in getting to these final stages and thank you to all who entered.�
The children had to research what life at sea was like for the crew of a First World War ship and the impact of the battles they
"Personnel from HM Naval Base Clyde very kindly visited the school to talk to the children about what modern day life is
The winners were due to be published on www. legionscotland.org.uk as we went to press.
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