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On Monday 21st February both Primary 6 classes worked with artist Svetlana Kondakova to design a memorial artwork project for the new Almondell Cemetery. To allow visitors time for reminiscing and quiet observation the theme for the artwork was water and nature. The children considered how peaceful watching a river could be and used local ... Continue reading "Primary 6A and P6B Artist Visit"

Last week Primary 6B participated in many learning activities to celebrate World Book Day 2022. Firstly, we visited our new School Library and thoroughly enjoyed our visit, exploring the new areas and enjoying a quiet read. In class we considered ourselves as readers, in particular our current strengths and personal preferences in texts. We designed ... Continue reading "Primary 6B World Book Day Celebrations"

We explored International women's day by looking at some inspirational women throughout history; recognising that there have not always been equal rights. We then discussed unconscious bias, looking more closely at animated films, character portrayal and story writing. Based on this research, we came up with our own take on a 'Protesting Princess', have a ... Continue reading "International Women's Day in P7A"

As part of our fundraising efforts for Comic Relief, Primary 6B will be selling noses in school starting on Friday 11th March. Noses are £1.50 each. We will also have a dress down pyjama day in school on Friday 18th March for Red Nose Day itself. We ask that children who come to school wearing ... Continue reading "Red Nose Day 2022"

Our much anticipated, newly-refurbished library has opened for business. Last week all classes enjoyed a ribbon cutting ceremony, exploring the books in the library space and a snack and a drink. We have lots of lovely new furniture ..our super, big reading chair has been a great hit with everyone and lots of pupils loved ... Continue reading "Our New Library is open!"

For the last few Fridays the Hive have been able to have a PE lesson in the gym hall with Mrs Grieve and Mr Fazakerley. We are focusing on gymnastics skills, being safe on the equipment and most of all having fun and keeping fit.

Thank you to all who donated to our Red Nose Day collection. We looked amazing all dressed up in our PJ's. This week in literacy, we have been practising our sh, ch, th and wh sounds. We have also enjoyed new stories and learned four more Word Boost words to extend our vocabulary. We're getting ... Continue reading "P1 News"

Have a look at what we have been up to this week. We have been focusing on the following:- Identifying the difference between a fact and opinion. Reading Circles where we have focused on our new reading books. Our 'ough' sound. The Skeletal Structure and researching the names of the different parts and what they ... Continue reading "P5/4 have been working hard :)"

Congratulations to these 3 dancing stars! On February 27th the girls competed in a competition in Glasgow. They came a very respectable 4th place and considering they were one of the youngest teams in the Youth category we all think this is an amazing achievement. I have watched their Cheer video and they really did ... Continue reading "Dancing Superstars! P7B"

Well done to you, Man of the Match! 4 goaling clearances for your team at the weekend