Visit to Easdale Primary from local artists

February 21, 2013Events, Expressive arts, Primary schoolsEasdaleUser deactivated

Easdale Primary welcomed local artists Alex MacRae and Mary Blackstalk into school on Tuesday afternoon to lead an afternoon of Art. They brought along examples of their work and talked about their painting styles and techniques. It was fascinating to watch them in action and hear what inspires them to paint. Continue reading Visit to Easdale Primary from local artists →

English Department at Oban High School Books the Best Covers

February 20, 2013Competitions, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Secondary schoolsOban HighUser deactivated

English students at Oban High School competed in a department-wide competition in support of National Book Week by creating classroom door-sized replicas or interpretations of their favourite book covers. Continue reading English Department at Oban High School Books the Best Covers →

Colgrain Primary 7 trip to Stirling Castle

February 20, 2013History, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools, School tripsColgrainUser deactivated

On Monday the 4th of February, Primary six and Primary seven went to Stirling Castle to take part in a workshop about their topic on world war two.
During their visit they experienced a WW2 workshop and looked around the WW2 museum which housed a variety of artefacts related to the war. Continue reading Colgrain Primary 7 trip to Stirling Castle →

Primary 3a big draw, Colgrain Primary

February 19, 2013Events, Interdisciplinary, Learning Tech, Primary schoolsColgrainUser deactivated

On Thursday 24th January, P3a at Colgrain School had a visit from Eileen Ramsay as part of their Big Draw week. Eileen spoke about how drawing could be observational, imaginative and used to communicate ideas. We hadn’t thought about that! We had a chance to draw to music, draw what we did in the morning and our favourite activity – drawing an ice-cream sundae from Eileen’s description. It left us all feeling very hungry! Continue reading Primary 3a big draw, Colgrain Primary →

OUTDOOR LEARNING IS GREAT FUN! ROSNEATH HEAD TO ARDEONAIG, PERTHSHIRE

February 19, 2013Events, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, School tripsRosneathUser deactivated

Primary 7 children from Rosneath Primary School recently had a week away at Ardeonaig Outdoor Centre. We had rain, sleet, snow and sunshine – just a typical Scottish week!
We had such a great time taking part in so many outdoor activities as you can see from our photos – challenges, teamwork, problem solving, exploring – and we were delighted to complete our John Muir Award. Continue reading OUTDOOR LEARNING IS GREAT FUN! ROSNEATH HEAD TO ARDEONAIG, PERTHSHIRE →

Cardross Primary pupils held a Raise the Flag Day!

February 19, 2013Eco Schools, Events, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Primary schoolsCardrossUser deactivated

Cardross Primary pupils held a Raise the Flag Day! It was a joint celebration for the schools recently awarded Green Flag and it was also a fundraising event for Jeremiah, an African, child sponsored by the school. Continue reading Cardross Primary pupils held a Raise the Flag Day! →

Tennis Taster at Cardross

February 19, 2013Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schoolsCardrossUser deactivated

Cardross Primary enjoyed two smashing days of tennis taster sessions, from Alimacs Tennis in association with Cardross Tennis Club. The staff also thought the sessions were ACE! Continue reading Tennis Taster at Cardross →

Cardross Primary Cross Country

February 18, 2013Competitions, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schoolsCardrossUser deactivated

Cardross Primary P6 & 7 pupils spent their holiday weekend in fine form for their school, competing in the Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races, at Maryhill Park. Continue reading Cardross Primary Cross Country →

Burns Poetry Recitation Competition in Dalintober Primary

February 18, 2013Competitions, Events, Primary schoolsDalintoberUser deactivated

P6 pupils held a very successful Burns Poetry Recitation Competition in their class a few weeks ago. They had all learned some verses of ‘To A Mouse’ and recited them before their class and an invited judge. After the competition the prize-winners were presented with Burns World Federation certificates. Continue reading Burns Poetry Recitation Competition in Dalintober Primary →

Pyjama Day & Bake Sale at Dunoon Primary

February 18, 2013Events, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Primary schoolsDunoonUser deactivated

At Dunoon Primary School the P7’s had a Bake Sale & Pyjama Day to raise money to go to the Benmore Residential Weekend fund. The fantastic sum of £337-11 was raised and the children worked so hard both baking at home the night before and selling and wrapping up the delicious baking. Continue reading Pyjama Day & Bake Sale at Dunoon Primary →

Second Green Flag for Dalintober PS

February 18, 2013Eco Schools, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Primary schoolsDalintoberUser deactivated

Dalintober Primary School received a second Green Flag from Eco-Schools Scotland for their work on sustainable education and making eco links within the community.
The school has been very lucky to have been granted an allotment site by ACHA in New Parliament Place and the Eco-Group and Committee have spent a lot of time and effort in working on the allotment and growing their own produce. This has been made even more enjoyable with the help of Mr Chris Holden and Mr Ryan Malone from Campbeltown Community Organic Garden. Continue reading Second Green Flag for Dalintober PS →

FilmG – Tobermory High School

February 18, 2013Competitions, Events, Gaelic, Secondary schoolsTobermory HighUser deactivated

Gàidhlig pupils from S4 and S6 at Tobermory High School are celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories of the 12-17 category of the FilmG Awards. FilmG is a Gaelic short film competition which is now established as one of country’s best platforms for getting yourself and your work noticed. Schools from all over Scotland enter the competition every year. Continue reading FilmG – Tobermory High School →

Chinese New Year Celebrations at Strath of Appin Primary School

February 13, 2013Early Years, Events, Interdisciplinary, Primary schoolsStrath of AppinUser deactivated

Children from the Pre School in Strath of Appin Primary School, along with the children in Primary One and Two have been learning about the traditions and customs surrounding Chinese New Year. Over the past few weeks they have had great fun making lanterns, facemasks, red money envelopes and puppets. Continue reading Chinese New Year Celebrations at Strath of Appin Primary School →

DGS Anti Knife Crime video

February 13, 2013Competitions, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Secondary schoolsDunoon GrammarUser deactivated

A group of pupils from Dunoon Grammar have made it through to the regional finals of the Scottish Youth Parliament’s “No Knives, Better Lives” anti knife crime video competition. They need you to vote for them to get to the national final. Go to the SYP website HERE and vote for Dunoon Grammar School.

Firepit Pancakes on Luing

February 13, 2013Events, Outdoor Learning, Primary schoolsLuingUser deactivated

Pancake day on Luing means full winter wear and an open fire, songs around the fire pit followed by a feast of fire-pit pancakes.

Firstly the children measured the ingredients and mixed the batter and then headed outside to the fire pit. Continue reading Firepit Pancakes on Luing →

Scanning article

February 12, 2013Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, School tripsTowardUser deactivated

Aspiring farmers at Toward Primary have recently been helping one of the local farmers scan his sheep to discover whether or not the sheep are in lamb and, if so, how many lambs they are going to have. They really enjoyed the experience and gained an insight into why farmers need to feed certain sheep at this time of year and why some get fed more than others according to how many lambs they are going to have. Continue reading Scanning article →

Catholic Education Week

February 12, 2013Events, Primary schools, RMESt. Joseph'sUser deactivated

February 3 – 8 February was catholic education week and it was greatly celebrated at St Joseph’s in Helensburgh. The focus began on Education Sunday with the Head Teacher speaking to the parish congregation at Sunday Masses about the benefits of catholic education and, more specifically, about the community of learning and faith at St Joseph’s Primary school. In addition, an invitation was extended to all parishioners to join the children at prayer in school during this year of faith at various monthly masses and rosary prayers. Continue reading Catholic Education Week →

Scottish Schools ski qualifier – Nevis Range

February 12, 2013Competitions, Events, School trips, Secondary schoolsLochgilphead Joint CampusUser deactivated

On Thursday 7th February, a team of four skiers, Isla Fowler, Lawrence Lister, Connor McIntyre and Patrick Feeney from the high school, entered a ski competition at Nevis Range ski centre. After a very early start, 6:15am, we arrived in good time to have a warm up and study the slalom course. Weather conditions were good with little wind and the early morning mist lifting to give good visibility for most of the runs. Continue reading Scottish Schools ski qualifier – Nevis Range →

Lismore Goes European for Week

February 11, 2013Events, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary, Primary schoolsLismoreUser deactivated

For the week of 4th – 8th February, the children of Lismore Primary School held a EuropeWeek where they learned about all things European.
The children honed their research skills using both computers and books to find out a myriad of facts about their home continent – from the European Union to the different countries; from the highest mountain to the deepest lake and from the variety of languages to the national anthems! Continue reading Lismore Goes European for Week →

Barcaldine Bookbug Visit

February 11, 2013Early Years, Events, Primary schools, School tripsBarcaldineUser deactivated

P2 and 3 children of Barcaldine Primary School went along to Oban High School yesterday morning to participate in a Bookbug song and storytelling session. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and even managed to get a picture taken with Bookbug!! Many thanks to Oban High School, Early Years Team, Oban Library and CAST for such an entertaining day – even the adults sang along!!