Primary 6/7 at Rothesay Primary School have been working on a top secret challenge over the past few weeks. They have been receiving challenges and tasks from a secret organisation called MSB – Making Scotland Better. These tasks were to encourage the class to learn about elections and Scottish Parliament, to work with the local community to identify areas of Bute they wished to improve or change and to set up political parties to get these changes put in place.
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Technology Showcase Event @ DGS – 23rd May 2015
Technology Showcase event at Dunoon Grammar School on Saturday 23rd May between 10am – 1.30pm
– Free technology showcase event at Dunoon Grammar School
– Fun and informal event with an opportunity to try out some exciting new technology
– Learn new skills from our primary pupil experts
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Scientists in the Making!
P7 pupils from Dunoon Primary School recently visited Glasgow Scientific Services as part of their Science Interdisciplinary Study. The pupils had been learning about radiation and the Chernobyl disaster. They recently had Mr Tom Henry, retired Environmental Health Officer, visit their classroom to talk about the radiation monitoring and sampling that he carried out as part of his job. All the samples that Mr Henry took were analysed in Glasgow Scientific Services and so he accompanied the class on their trip.
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Sensory Exploration @ Learning Centre, Rockfield
The pupils at the Learning Centre have explored a range of sensory materials and activities this term. These learning activities are a central part to learning within ASN and they are FUN!
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Scottish Kodu Kup 2015
The Kodu Kup Scotland competition launches today. This competition follows the same format as the UK Kodu competition. The closing date for both competitions is May 29th 2015.
This year students not only have to create a great game, but develop a business plan for a game franchise and create and produce a least one single piece of merchandise that promotes their game. Schools may wish to link this to current entrepreneurial or business projects already taking place.
NEW! Primary Art Pack launched in our schools.
CAST is delighted to announce the launch of our new primary Art Pack. The pack contains 18 projects, details on planning and CfE relevance and assessment. The projects cover a wide variety of themes and skills and include both expressive and design areas. Click HERE to download the ART PACK, HERE to download a JIGSAW PLANNING TOOL to be used in conjunction with the pack contents and HERE to download a ‘PROJECT PLANNER’ interactive PDF template (Search SAL for details of our CPD events planned in your area in January/February and get in touch with Fiona Blakey to book a place.)
GET CREATIVE WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC
There’s still time to be part of the BBC’s Ten Pieces Project.
CPD sessions are taking place throughout Argyll and Bute over the next few weeks.
To book a place email: fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
All sessions will take place from 4-6pm in the following locations:
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Author Event at Strone Primary School
We were delighted to welcome Children’s Author Nicola Davies to Strone Primary School yesterday, as part of her tour with the Scottish Book Trust. Nicola is a zoologist and presented a workshop to each class, engaging the pupils in a world of ecology, conservation and sharks! Pupils were then able to purchase copies of Nicola’s books which she signed for them.
DPS Commonwealth Concert
Dunoon Primary hosted a spectacular Commonwealth Grand Concert on Tuesday 24th June. The Concert began with a parade of all the countries and the choir then sang ‘Heres to our Commonwealth’. P1 – P7 then followed with a selection of songs relating to their chosen Commonwealth Country.
Rothesay Primary Visit Mount Stuart
P5/6 and P6 enjoyed a fantastic day trip to Mount Stuart on Bute. Half the group had an extra special tour of the house which visited some areas not seen on regular tours. The other half explored the extensive grounds. They found out lots about the Victorian Era which has been their latest Topic. After a picnic lunch in the courtyard the groups swapped over. They ended the trip with a delicious cream tea provided by Mount Stuart.
Baird of Bute Scholarship
Rothesay Academy recently held an assembly in partnership with the Baird of Bute Society to announce the winners of The Inaugural Baird of Bute Canadian Scholarship. This scholarship has been organised by Mr Chris Markwell of the Baird of Bute Society, and will commence on the 18th of May for three weeks.
This years’ winners are Bonnie Caldwell and Joshua McFadden. They will spend three weeks in Canada and will be working with Professor Patrick Gunning at his lab in the University of Toronto.
SAL back to normal!
We have been experiencing an issue with SAL but are hopefully up and running again. Apologies for any disruption and thanks for your patience.
Oban High School S3 Pupils Create Book Trailers for Scottish Book Trust
A talented group of S3 pupils from Miss Breuer’s class made some great trailers for the Scottish Book Trust to be used for the Scottish Book Awards. They are well worth a watch! Check out the links to see them on the Scottish Book Trust website HERE
Feedback has been brilliant. Caroline Clough (author of the nominated Black Tide) said “Loved the trailer – so atmospheric! Well done to Oban High School – a tremendous effort!” Continue reading Oban High School S3 Pupils Create Book Trailers for Scottish Book Trust
St Columba’s Primary Fairtrade Fortnight
Congratulations to Primary 7 and Mrs Wotherspoon for providing us with an interesting and exciting Fairtade fortnight. Among other things they set up a ‘Fairtrade Cafe ‘during breaktimes, serving homemade fairtrade banana loaf, coffee, tea and biscuits, all guaranteed fairtrade produce.
Debi Gliori Visits Kirn Primary School
Following on from World Book Day, with support from Scottish Book Trust and the PTA, three authors visited Kirn Primary School, including multi award winning author and illustrator Debi Gliori, who dropped in on P3 and P4 this morning, to share her thoughts on writing, ideas and illustration. She showed us how to draw a bunny from an egg, mused on where the ideas for characters in her books come from, told us how she felt when she had to let one of her book characters go, and shared “What’s the Time Mr Wolf?” with us in her own amazing, energetic and enthusiastic style. Continue reading Debi Gliori Visits Kirn Primary School
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAL!!!
The SAL Team would just like to say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to all the pupils and staff who have contributed comments and posts during SAL’s first year. The first post was made on the 8th March 2012 and since then you have contributed 586 posts and we have approved 615 comments! We are all absolutely thrilled at the way everyone has embraced the concept of sharing your activities and ideas. So far 96% of schools have contributed plus nurseries and other teams within Education. Matthew Boyle, Fiona Blakey, Mary Hughes, Gary Clark and Sarah Mills have enjoyed bringing you this platform and we are looking forward to looking after SAL in the future. Remember to get in touch if you have any development ideas and KEEP POSTING!
SALi has new posts!
There are a couple of new posts on SALi that may interest our educators.
Follow the link on the right for SALi and please continue to post your school news to SAL as normal.
SAL’s little sister!
The SAL team would like to thank everyone for their great posts this term and for sharing the fabulous activity in your schools. After the Christmas break, we will be launching a sister website called SALi (Sharing Argyll Learning Ideas). SAL has become so popular that a sub-site is called for which will offer all our educators a place to share ideas and store useful information. The development of SALi will make it easier to find specific items/resources. Please continue to post to SAL as normal and more info will follow in 2013!
Pre-five Mini Movers & Parachute Festival 2012
On Thursday November 8th 2012 15 pre-five groups came together In the OLI area for the Pre-five Mini Movers & Parachute Festival as part of the biennial Oban & Lorn Sports Festival at Atlantis Leisure. The event which was established in 2008 ran for the 5th consecutive year and was organised and delivered by a partnership between Active Schools, Early Years, Community Learning, and Atlantis Leisure. The event was once again supported by ABCD – Argyll Beats Cardiovascular Disease. Continue reading Pre-five Mini Movers & Parachute Festival 2012
‘Argyll Collection’ primary writing competition winning stories
CAST has pleasure in sharing the wonderful stories which came first, second and third in the recent TAC writing competition for primaries. Please see below for winners and stories. Continue reading ‘Argyll Collection’ primary writing competition winning stories
