RIVER detectives from a Port primary school got on board with a maritime project which turned into a super showcase of learning.
Every class at St Michael's took part in a four-week project about the River Clyde, exploring its importance.
They launched the initiative, a first for Inverclyde, by taking a walk around Port Glasgow, soaking in the rich history of shipbuilding, nature and iconic waterfront landmarks of their home town.
They celebrated the final week of the topic by inviting their parents into school to see wonderful models they'd made.
They produced versions of Newark Castle, the Clyde Tunnel, the Titan Crane in Greenock, Perch High Lighthouse and river scenes with boats and buoys.
Erin Deegan who teaches the P3 class, said: "It has been fabulous for the kids, they have thoroughly enjoyed learning led by themselves and have articulated what they have learned so wonderfully without any support.
"One of the parents had said her wee one had been a bit anxious coming to school but when we started the expeditionary learning she was looking forward to coming to class. It is lovely to hear about their engagement and wanting to come into school.
"They all had their own visions and it was in their hands in how they transformed their vision into a real life project.
"It is wonderful to see them as leaders of their own learning."
Harry Blair, seven, made a model of the Clyde Tunnel with Paul McEntee, and his auntie Rachel Calder, pictured, was very impressed.
Rachel said: "I think it's fantastic. I've learned a lot of information I didn't know before.
"They researched it all themselves and put a lot of hard work into it along with their teacher too."
Ollie Crawford and Liam McCulloch created a model giving an overview of the whole project.
Liam said: "We built a model of everything on the Clyde, the crane, the lighthouse, Newark Castle, boats, buoys and basking sharks."
Kairaaluchukwu Onvorah, who built her own Newark Castle, said: "I was really interested in the castle and learned how it attracts tourists and makes money for Port Glasgow."
Ben McElwee re-created the Perch Lighthouse with its very own light on top and discovered why it is so important.
He told the Tele: "The lighthouse keeps boats safe from hitting the land."
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