Last week, the whole school from nursery to primary, spent time developing their drawing skills. The teachers included drawing in different curriculum areas from maths to PE, and on Wednesday we had a ‘whole school drawing day’. The p1 – 7 children went to four workshops over the day where, in the morning, they drew things from nature like shells, branches, stones, driftwood etc. They used a variety of drawing tools like charcoal, oil pastels and pencils. Continue reading Taynuilt Primary School draws!
St Mun’s Primary 7 visit Waterloo Road
Alarm clocks were set for an early rise on Wednesday the 7th of November when Primary 7 at St. Mun’s went to visit the set of Waterloo Road. This modern day school-based drama is set in the old Greenock Academy. When the Academy closed down the popular series moved from its original location in England and opened its doors for the new term in Scotland. Continue reading St Mun’s Primary 7 visit Waterloo Road
Lochnell Entertainers Venture Forth
The pupils from Early Level at Lochnell Primary were out and about on Thursday 22nd November. We had an invitation to sing to residents at the local care home, The Lynn of Lorn. We are regular visitors and love to sing old favourites and new songs too. As well as Nursery Rhymes the residents were invited to join in action songs and songs about worms and frogs … we weren’t sure if other people would like these songs but they certainly did and they were happy to join in the singing and actions too. Continue reading Lochnell Entertainers Venture Forth
Cardross Primary raise money for Children in Need
Primary 2 were helped by Primary 7 to raise money for Children in Need 2012. Together they raised an estimated £340! There was a book stall, a toy stall, a baking stall, a soft toy stall, a games stall, and a DVD stall. This was yet another very successful enterprise project brought together by pupils across the school. Well done everybody!
Fairytale Fun
Ardchattan came to visit Achaleven on Tuesday to share their fairy stories they had written. Our Primary 1 loved using their listening skills to hear these great stories from their P6 buddies and they all enjoyed working together to create some lovely drawings based on what they had heard. Continue reading Fairytale Fun
Primary Schools join forces for Children in Need
Barcaldine and Ardchattan Primary Schools joined forces last Thursday to raise funds for Children in Need 2012. All the children (and teachers) arrived at school in their pyjamas. In the afternoon lots of fun and games entertained all. The children raised £43 and Eilidh, a Barcaldine Primary pupil, raised £50 by doing a sponsored silence – which proved to be rather difficult when practising her part in the nativity play!
John Logie Baird Primary visit to Ardardan
Primary 1 and Primary 2/1 at John Logie Baird enjoyed a visit to Ardardan Garden Centre where they enthusiastically applied their mathematical and literacy skills in a real situation. They enjoyed exploring the plants and bulbs and learning about the range of farm produce. The Garden Centre staff were kept on their toes answering questions the children had prepared for them. The visit ended with an opportunity for each child to buy a suitable item in the farm shop. A big thank you is extended to all those at Ardardan who helped to make the visit so worthwhile.
Lighthouse Lunch at Clachan Primary
Clachan Primary brought a story to life yesterday with a delicious Lighthouse Keeper’s lunch. We had our own Mrs Grinling in the kitchen who created a beautiful menu and prepared our lunch. Some of our food was put into a basket and a pulley was used to winch the basket over to the lighthouse! There was even a lighthouse cake for dessert! Thank you to our very own Mrs Grinling
Ulva School raises money for Children in Need
Last Friday we all paid £1 to come to school in our pyjamas…. even the teachers. It was good fun but we all seemed to feel tired all day! In the afternoon we decided we would invite parents and friends to a concert in the school and then sell them tea and cakes. Beccy, our music instructor, helped us to plan the concert. We played our violins and cellos and sang songs in Gaelic and English. Continue reading Ulva School raises money for Children in Need
Kilchrenan Walks Through The Past
Kilchrenan Primary have been exploring their Victorian heritage. With the help of Tara from Dunollie House, they have found out about a time when their village was bigger and more important than Oban, and how Oban only had one, very poor, inn for visitors. They discovered, in Dunollie House, a great resource for studying this, and many periods on local and Scottish history. And, in Tara Coia, the Learning and Events Officer, an archaeologist with a passion and a real ability to enthuse. Continue reading Kilchrenan Walks Through The Past
Live-Link from Tarbert Academy to Lessons at Home
Our photograph shows what looks like an everyday Maths lesson. But in the top right hand corner of the whiteboard, a pupil, at home on Gigha because of adverse weather, joins the class through webcam and GLOW. Douglas can see the teacher’s whiteboard on his computer at home, can see his classmates working and joins in all their activities. Tarbert Academy is successfully piloting Lessons at Home for pupils who travel by ferry each morning so that learning and teaching time is not lost this winter. Continue reading Live-Link from Tarbert Academy to Lessons at Home
Strone Primary Fundraising Success
Strone Primary School celebrated Children in Need this year by coming to school in spots and jammies and enjoying a special lunch prepared by our wonderful kitchen staff. We raised £68.28 through donations and finding Pudsey on his tour of Britain. Congratulations to Cameron – who found him at Windsor Castle.
Fundraising Fun at Castlehill for Children in Need
Castlehill Primary enjoyed a variety of fun filled activities to raise funds for Children in Need. Primary 6/7 kicked off the fundraising with a Halloween party. An enterprising brother and sister duo, Caitlynne and Craig, bought cake mixes and created Pudsey and Blush masterpieces which they used for a raffle. Their mum just loved cleaning up her kitchen when they had finished! Continue reading Fundraising Fun at Castlehill for Children in Need
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Casualty Care with Tobermory Lifeboat Crew
P3/4 visit to the lifeboat station was in conjunction with our topic on the human body and we had an excellent demonstration on casualty care. We were shown the types of equipment they use including bandages and splints. We were also shown the importance of keeping a casualty warm and learnt what to do if a diver has the bends. The highlight for the pupils had to be when Mr Gawthrope was strapped into a Neil Robertson stretcher from head to toe. This is used to evacuate casualties from small spaces! Continue reading Casualty Care with Tobermory Lifeboat Crew
Strone’s Soup and Sandwich Saturday
On Saturday the 17th November, Strone Primary School in partnership with their Parent Council, held their annual Soup and Sandwich event in the Younger Memorial Hall. The school, together with the Parent Council had worked hard to organise this ever popular event which was very well supported by the local community.
There was a great turn out to enjoy the delicious soups on offer and the pupils were on hand to man cake and candy stalls and sell Christmas related craft items that they had made. The event raised in excess of £600.00 which will be used to support the children’s education.
Rainforest Café
Family and friends joined the children of Strath of Appin Primary School on Wednesday 14 November to celebrate the end of their Topic work on Tropical Rainforests. The children enjoyed singing their rainforest ‘raps’, showing off their artwork and sharing their learning. Fairtrade refreshments were served up in the Rainforest café. These included Fairtrade teas and coffees and Fairtrade chocolate Krispies. The children created their own Rainforest smoothies and guests were invited to vote for their favourite.
There was even an opportunity to get your photo taken in the ‘Rainforest!’ Continue reading Rainforest Café
Children in Need at Lochnell Primary School
Nursery and Primary classes at Lochnell Primary held their annual toy sale in aid of Children In Need on Thursday 15th November. Children bring toys and games they have finished playing with and donate them to this great cause. Senior pupils sort through everything and create a shop like no other. Continue reading Children in Need at Lochnell Primary School
Children In Need 2012 at Dunoon Primary
Mrs Macdonald and Primary 6 of Dunoon Primary School organised activities to raise money for Children In Need. The children sold raffle tickets to win a ‘Sporty Pudsey’ from Build A Bear, they organised an art competition to draw a Sporty Pudsey honouring the success of the Olympics. On Friday 16th November everyone was asked to wear something Spotty or Sporty and to give a donation of 50p for Children In Need. A Baking Sale was also organised for Friday morning to enable children to buy a weekend treat for themselves and their families. Continue reading Children In Need 2012 at Dunoon Primary
Remembrance Day
On Sunday 11th November S6 captains Megan, Ryan, Laura and Sophie participated in the annual Remembrance Service at Croc an Raer, Bute. The service, to commemorate civilian sailors lost during the Second World War and buried at the cemetery. To reflect the many nationalities buried far from home, the captains laid flags representing each of the sailors’ country of origin whilst reading the poem Taking a Stand by John Bailey. Continue reading Remembrance Day
