Luing Primary School’s Christmas Night of Entertainment

Early Years, Events, Primary schools

There was not an empty seat in Cullipool Hall when the pupils of Luing Primary School entertained parents, grandparents and members of the local community. The evening started with the audience being greeted at the door with mince pies and mulled wine.  The children then sang a variety of seasonal songs (accompanied by the ukuleles).  The Early Level stealing the show with their rendition of S.A.N.T.A.  Continue reading Luing Primary School’s Christmas Night of Entertainment →

Scottish Education Awards 2013

Early Years, Events, Primary schools, Secondary schools

The Scottish Education Awards 2013 were launched on Monday 3 December by Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning.  The awards celebrate the hard work and success in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in learning environments across Scotland. Continue reading Scottish Education Awards 2013 →

Christmas Tree Festival

Events, Primary schools

Hermitage Primary School Choir entertained at the Christmas Tree Festival in The United Reform Church in Helensburgh on Wednesday 12th December 2012.  This is an annual community event organised to support various charities.  This year, it was to support the African Children’s Choir and Combat Stress.  The children told the story of Christmas in rhyme and song. The songs were a variety of styles and a good time was had by all, both pupils and audience alike. Continue reading Christmas Tree Festival →

Dunoon Primary ‘A Christmas Recipe’

Events, Primary schools

Dunoon Primary and the Nursery have been busy working on this years Infant Nativity entitled  ‘ A Christmas Recipe.’  Cat and Dog are helping Cook create a special Christmas recipe.  Into a huge bowl all kinds of ‘ingredients’ are added in turn.  Father Christmas is the first to be stirred in, followed by presents, robins, snow, a donkey, shepherds and angels, stars, wise men and one final ingredient – a Christmas gift that is all wrapped up in a manger.  The love that a special baby brings is the vital ingredient to complete the recipe. Continue reading Dunoon Primary ‘A Christmas Recipe’ →

Snowflake tea at Kilcreggan Primary School

Events, Fundraising, Primary schools

We held a Snowflake Tea last Friday, organised by our Parent Council.  Pupils made and sold their own arts and crafts.  Parents and people from the local community held table top sales and a fun afternoon was had by all.  The money raised will be put into Parent Council Funds to be spent on items for pupils and the School at a later date.  A big THANK YOU to all those who helped on the day and to those who came and spent generously! Continue reading Snowflake tea at Kilcreggan Primary School →

Dalintober oxfam sale

Events, Fundraising, Primary schools

Dalintober Primary School held an Oxfam Sale on Thursday 6th of December raising nearly £300.  The whole school took part by clearing out their bedrooms and bringing in items for the sale.  Sixth Year pupils from Campbeltown Grammar School came to help with face painting.  As well as the usual stalls there were football and bowling challenges.  Primary 5 manned the stalls adding up the correct totals and giving change. Meeters and greeters were on hand to help shoppers find suitable bargains and an enjoyable time was had by all! Continue reading Dalintober oxfam sale →

Christmas Card Competition

Events, Primary schools

Tarbert Academy primary 5, 6 and 7 pupils researched the history of Tarbert Harbour for the Tarbert Harbour Authority Christmas Card Competition.   In 2013 the Harbour Authority celebrates its centenary and they wanted the designs to reflect this.   The winning design, by Lucy McKinven, shows the mail coach which ran from 1871 to 1913 and the memorial fountain which was donated to the village in 1910 and was removed in the 1940s when it was damaged by a lorry.  (Even though the fountain is long gone many local people still refer to the site where it stood as ‘the fountain’). Continue reading Christmas Card Competition →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..

Events, Primary schools

Cardross Primary School P1s have taken to the stage this week to perform their nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’.  The P1s were ably supported by musicians, dancers and singers in P2 and 3.  We are thinking of all of our friends and colleagues in other schools who are working hard on their productions.  We hope you are having a wonderful time! Continue reading It’s the most wonderful time of the year….. →

Christmas Fayre Dunoon Primary PTA

Events, Primary schools

Dunoon Primary School held their annual PTA Christmas Fayre on 29th November 2012.  The hall was beautifully decorated with a huge tree and superb Christmas frieze of a traditional Christmas Scene!  There was lots of artistic art work created by Dunoon Primary pupils on display too!  The stalls in the hall varied from home made chocolates to jewellery. The fantastic Dunoon Primary Choir came on and sang beautifully at the start bringing a medley of Christmas songs. Continue reading Christmas Fayre Dunoon Primary PTA →

Speech Contest

Events, Literacy, Primary schools

On the evening of Friday 7th of December four pupils from Dunoon Primary took part in the final of the Speaker’s Club Competition in St John’s Church Hall, Dunoon. There were ten finalists in total representing local schools including Dunoon Primary, Kirn Primary, St Mun’s Primary and Strone Primary. Blair McColm of P7 in Dunoon Primary was first to deliver his speech on “The Truth about Rottweilers”.  Katie Cameron P6 of Dunoon Primary was next with her speech on “Dunoon Primary School Choir”.  Reece McIntyre P6 of Dunoon Primary was the 5th speaker of the evening with his speech on “Tigger”. Continue reading Speech Contest →

Panto Season at Southend Primary

Events, Primary schools

The whole school have been involved in putting on a production of Dick Whittington and His Cat.  Singing, dancing, acting, painting, writing, costume, set design, stage preparation and props were all elements of the project culminating in two performances to parents, friends and the wider community.  More pics can be seen on the school’s website. Continue reading Panto Season at Southend Primary →

FREE CAST samba workshops for your primary school

Expressive arts, Offers & Info, Primary schools

What: a samba drumming project for p5-7 delivered by a music specialist, focusing on rhythm using Brazilian percussion instruments. In the last week of the block the children will have an opportunity to perform either to other pupils or an invited local audience.
When: a consecutive six week block of approx 1 hour-long sessions (depending on numbers) programmed to fit your timetable between January and June 2013. Continue reading FREE CAST samba workshops for your primary school →

appy days at Dunoon Grammar School

Learning Tech, Secondary schools,

Sean McMahon, an S6 Dunoon Grammar School pupil, has recently developed and launched his own smart phone app for Dunoon Grammar School, named DGS Official App, which is available to download for Android from the Google Playstore.  Sean, who is an aspiring software developer, used Java to develop his application.  As the language is not taught within the school, Sean taught himself how to script using it and brought in his own laptop to write the code. Continue reading appy days at Dunoon Grammar School →

Tarbert Primary – The Broken Roof

Events, Primary schools

P3/4 performed an exciting play called The Broken Roof.  We dressed up in costumes and learned words. We were very proud and happy for our play. We all got a good part in the play but the narrators did not act. We felt nervous because there were lots of people at the play. Three children in the play wore Victorian clothes because they were Victorian children in the play. We had fun with it.

Tansy Scott P3/4 Continue reading Tarbert Primary – The Broken Roof →

Castlehill Primary Christmas Craft Fayre

Events, Fundraising, Primary schools

Castlehill Primary held their annual Christmas Craft Fayre on Wednesday 5th December in the school commencing at 1pm.  A wonderful selection of crafts, which were made by the children, was on sale.  Our little angels in P1/2 made their own angels which just “flew” off the counters.  There were also various stalls including bottle stall, raffle and delicious home baking, all of which was donated by parents, friends, grandparents and staff.  By 1.15pm the hall was filling up and the crafts were selling like hot cakes.  Tea, coffee and shortbread were served by our PTA who kindly came in to school to help. Continue reading Castlehill Primary Christmas Craft Fayre →

Budding artists at ACES day

Events, Expressive arts, Secondary schools

On Wednesday 6th December Dawn Barrett from Glasgow School of Art’s Access to Creative Education in Scotland (ACES) department came to Inveraray Church Hall to run a portfolio Day. 18 S5 + 6 pupils came from various secondary schools to show some of their work and glean top tips to help them develop their folios prior to applying for art & design courses. Continue reading Budding artists at ACES day →

Dunoon Primary School Choir

Events, Primary schools

Dunoon Primary School Choir recently entertained the Members of the High Kirk Guild and Guests from the Befrienders Association at their annual Christmas Afternoon Tea.  The choir provided a varied programme of songs old and new with the hard work of their conductor Mrs Heather Hamlet, supporters Mrs Maureen Scott and Mrs Mary Peek ensuring that songs from this year’s Musical Christmas Tale ‘One Bright Star’ were performance perfect. Continue reading Dunoon Primary School Choir →