Bunessan choir and chanters.

Events, Expressive arts, Primary schools

Bunessan Primary School P6/7 choir and chanter players entertained the local community at the Christmas Community Cafe held in December 2012. The choir, The Gracenotes, sang a variety of popular Christmas carols including verses that they composed themselves while the chanter group played Amazing Grace. Whilst there, the P5’s were resposible for selling Christmas cards that the children had designed to raise money for school funds. All present had a great time and the children were praised for representing their school within the local community. Continue reading Bunessan choir and chanters. →

Rhunahaorine Rockets

Interdisciplinary, Primary schools

Children at Rhunahaorine primary school took part in a Stargazing Live event organised by West Kintyre Stargazers. The first week of term was extremely busy as we learned all about the constellations we can see from Kintyre, imagined what it would be like to travel in space and created rockets using the tubes from fizzy vitamin C tablets. We had a test launch on Friday 11th January and parents and children took part in the open event at the Putechan hotel on Sunday 13th. Everyone enjoyed themselves and learned a lot about what there is to see if you just look up! Continue reading Rhunahaorine Rockets →

Artist visits Dalintober PS during ‘Big Draw’ week

Events, Expressive arts, Primary schools

All pupils (and staff!) of Dalintober Primary thoroughly enjoyed letting their artistic juices ‘flow’ as part of the CAST organised ‘Big Draw’ week. Teachers used ideas from the resource pack to encourage pupils to draw and sketch pictures with a focus on many curricular areas. We were delighted, on the final day of our ‘Big Draw’ week to welcome artist, Eileen Ramsay, to our school. Eileen worked with our Primary 2 class and a mix of Primary 7 and Primary 4 pupils and all involved found Eileen’s input motivating and fun. Thank you CAST! Continue reading Artist visits Dalintober PS during ‘Big Draw’ week →

TOYOTA ART CAR VISITS KILCREGGAN PRIMARY

Events, Expressive arts, Primary schools

Last Friday (11th) the Helensburgh Toyota Art Car visited Kilcreggan Primary School. Pupils were invited to draw their own designs on the car, which they all thoroughly enjoyed. Our pupils have then taken part in the Helensburgh Toyota Dream Car Competition and last Friday provided plenty of inspiration. Good Luck to all our entrants. Continue reading TOYOTA ART CAR VISITS KILCREGGAN PRIMARY →

Castlehill Primary – 4th Green Flag

Eco Schools, Primary schools

Castlehill Primary’s Eco-group is proud to display the school’s fourth green flag, awarded by Eco-Schools Scotland. Over the past two years the school has been very busy investigating the three chosen topics of Waste Minimisation, the School Grounds and Litter as part of the Eco-Schools Programme. The school is very active in recycling as much waste as possible, from jewellery and clothes to plastic from the dinner hall. Continue reading Castlehill Primary – 4th Green Flag →

‘Smileawi’ at DPS

Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools

Nigel and Victoria Milne were delighted to be invited along to Dunoon Primary School to talk to P4- P7 about their adventures in Malawi. They showed the children a slideshow and told them about the work that the Raven Trust does in Malawi. They told them about rural poverty and the difficulties facing the local people also telling them a little bit about the water projects and the wonderful work that they saw Mary’s Meals doing. Continue reading ‘Smileawi’ at DPS →

Club Golf at Dalintober PS.

Active Schools, Primary schools


Primary 5 pupils at Dalintober PS have been receiving Club Golf lessons from our Active Schools Co-ordinator, Lindsay Ramsay.   Pupils are enjoying the sessions and are learning techniques to help them when they hit the local golf courses!   This is part of a programme that has also seen senior pupils receive tuition in shinty and rugby from Development Officers Ewan McMurdo and Allan Wright. Continue reading Club Golf at Dalintober PS. →

Fringe Schools Poster Competition 2013

Competitions, Expressive arts, Primary schools, Secondary schools

The search for the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Poster has begun!
The Fringe Schools Poster Competition is open to all Scottish students aged 5 – 16. We are looking for a unique and eye-catching poster design that represents the variety and vibrancy of the Fringe – the rest is up to you.
Use our learning resources, including lesson plans linked to Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes, to introduce your pupils to the Fringe and inspire them to create winning posters! Continue reading Fringe Schools Poster Competition 2013 →

Polar Lands…..

Events, Geography, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools

Tobermory P1/2 have recently been on a polar adventure. With the help of their parents, they collected over 200 milk bottles to create their very own igloo. The children have also enjoyed being polar explorers. At base camp Antarctica they prepare food for themselves and their huskies, battle with hungry polar bears and venture outdoors to the mystical Ice Palace. The children also enjoyed enacting the true story of Balto-the hero husky with Alasdair McCrone -artistic director of Mull Theatre.

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Brownies and Guides at DPS

Events, Primary schools

Peverley McChlery, Girlguiding Cowal District Commissioner attended morning assembly on 9th January 2013. She told the children a brief history of the Scout and Guide Movement. The fact they were both over 100 years old, and that Lord Robert Baden-Powell an army officer had originally decided in 1907 that boys and young men may enjoy an organisation where they could do many outdoor activities, like camping, tracking and learning how to live off the land. These were children that never got the chance to do this sort of thing. Continue reading Brownies and Guides at DPS →

Stable Manners at Strone.

Events, Expressive arts, Primary schools

Strone Primary School’s recent performance of the Musical Nativity, “Stable Manners” was a huge success thanks to the hard work of the children, staff and Parent Council. The children brought their characters alive for the audience who tapped their toes to the lively music and catchy songs. Thanks to the hard work of the Parent Council and the local community we were able to hold the two performances in the Highgate Hall in Strone which ensured a well supported community event. Many thanks to all those who gave their support in donating lighting, sound equipment, haybales, props, cleaning materials and elbow grease! It was very much appreciated.