Category Archives: Early Years

LC and Nurture Group Nativity

February 10, 2017Communities, Early Years, Events, Friends and Family, Interdisciplinary, Learning Centres, Literacy, Performance, Personal Development, Primary schools, RMEDunoon Learning Centre, Dunoon Primary, Dunoon Primary Nurture GroupUser deactivated

This year Dunoon Primary Learning Centre and Nurture Group performed “The Nativity” to parents, friends and the other pupils and staff in the school. All of the children took part, trying very hard to learn their lines and the words and signs for lots of songs. A special mention must go to P6 pupil, Kenzie, whose narrating was outstanding during all performances. Parents particularly enjoyed solos performed by Aaron, Christopher, Alexander, Ciaran, Malakai, Ty, Evie and Bonnie. The final performance was so good that Santa flew in to deliver some special presents! Afterwards, parents and children enjoyed some tea and cake before the children went home to get ready for Santa arriving at their own houses.

FREE PE CPD OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIMARY AND EARLY YEARS PRACTIONERS

February 9, 2017Curriculum for Excellence, Early Years, Events, Learning Centres, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, Science, Secondary schools, Sport, Training, WorkshopsPE, Rona Young PE Co-ordinatorUser deactivated

PE Development Day
BETTER MOVERS AND THINKERS
Saturday 4th March 2017
Inveraray Primary School
Time – 9.30am refreshments for 10.00am start – 3.15pm
Refreshments and lunch provided
Some assistance with travelling expenses may be available.

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Castlehill and Campbeltown Nursery Assembly

February 7, 2017Early Years, Events, Literacy, Primary schools, RME, TransitionCampbeltown Nursery, CastlehillUser deactivated

Children from Campbeltown Nursery Centre joined P1 and P2 for their first school assembly. Mr Holden told the story of the 5 loaves and 2 fishes and the children had great fun learning two new action songs.

Inveraray Eco Success

January 31, 2017Awards, Communities and Culture, Crofting, Curriculum for Excellence, Early Years, eco committee, Eco Schools, environment, Geography, Global Citizenship, Interdisciplinary, Modern Studies, Outdoor Learning, Primary schoolsInverarayUser deactivated

Inveraray Eco Success

Inveraray Primary School was the first school in Argyll and Bute to gain Green Flag status as an Eco School back in 2003. We are pleased to share the good news that we have once again retained our Green Flag status through our Crofting and Kenyan Connections work which includes the whole school and the nursery.

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Lights Camel Action P1-P3 at Dunoon Primary

January 31, 2017Communities and Culture, Creativity, Drama, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Friends and Family, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Music, Personal Development, Primary schools, PSE, RMEDunoon PrimaryUser deactivated

Christmas time was a time of great celebration for the infants P1-P3 at Dunoon Primary School as they practised for and presented the most wonderful version of ‘Lights Camel Action’! Susan McEwan produced and oversaw the whole show and what a show it was! The smiles at both the afternoon and evening showing from friends and families were indeed confirmation that the Nativity was a complete and roaring success.

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BMT Masterclass at Dalintober PS & ELC

January 27, 2017Active Learning, Curriculum for Excellence, Early Years, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, PSE, Science, Sport, TrainingDalintober, Dalintober ELCUser deactivated

Dalintober PS & ELC were delighted to welcome Dr Andrew Dalziell as part of the school’s commitment to developing the acclaimed ‘Better Movers & Thinkers’ programme across the whole school and ELC. Dr Dalziell is highly regarded for his work and research in this area and worked with the staff and pupils on the theory and practice of BMT and the marriage of healthy, active bodies and healthy, active minds – we look forward to welcoming him back in March.

Sharing Good Practice event

January 13, 2017Conferences, Early Years, Events, Primary schools, Science, Secondary schools, UncategorizedAll SchoolsUser deactivated

Sharing Good Practice event – Taking Citizen Science Outdoors to support your Teaching and Learning
Battleby Conference centre, Perth, Thursday 16th March 2017

Please click on the link below to access information and a booking form for the forthcoming free event which is for teachers, teacher trainers and trainee teachers, decision-makers and influencers involved in learning and the environment, professionals involved in outdoor learning and in learning for sustainability, academics and anyone working with young people in the outdoors. For flyer and booking form please click: HERE
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Nativity at Strachur Primary and Pre-5

January 10, 2017Communities and Culture, Creativity, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Friends and Family, History, Hospitality, Literacy, Music, Performance, Primary schools, PSE, RME, TopicsStrachurUser deactivated

We are very proud of our children who took part in the nativity plays in December. We had a Pre-5 nativity and a P1-4 nativity this year. Everyone was very excited and the singing was brilliant. Some children had lines to say and they did very well. The narrators kept the story moving along and everyone enjoyed wearing their costumes and using their props. Thank you to Reverend McCulloch for having us at the church and to Sheena Dowse for filming.

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Dalintober PS and ELC ‘Citizenship’ Moderation Week

January 4, 2017Citizenship, Co-operative Learning, Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Personal Development, Primary schools, PSE, TopicsDalintober, Dalintober ELCUser deactivated

Dalintober PS and ELC pupils, teachers and partners recently planned, moderated and evaluated a Citizenship Week across the whole school. The focus was on rights and responsibilities, questioning, fact & opinion and bias & persuasion, ranging from local to global issues and priorities.

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“Aladdin Trouble” at Strath of Appin Primary School

January 4, 2017Communities, Creativity, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Music, Performance, Personal Development, Primary schools, Topics, TrainingStrath of Appin Pre 5 Unit, Strath of Appin Primary SchoolUser deactivated

Children from the Pre 5 Unit and pupils of Strath of Appin Primary school put on a splendid production of “Aladdin Trouble” to a packed, appreciative audience in Appin Village Hall. The children had great fun learning and performing their panto.

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Colgrain Pre-5 Community Spirit

January 4, 2017Appeals, Communities, Donations, Early Years, Primary schools, Requests, RMEColgrain Pre 5 UnitUser deactivated

The boys and girls of Colgrain Pre-5 Unit have been thinking of ideas of ways to help the community of Helensburgh. They have been gathering donations for the Helensburgh Food Bank. They realised that there are people who may need help this Christmas. All donations are still welcome from family and friends of the school.

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Hansel and Gretel at Colgrain Pre-5 Unit

December 16, 2016Communities and Culture, Creativity, Early Years, Events, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Modern languages, Music, Parental Engagement, Performance, Personal Development, Primary schoolsColgrain, Colgrain Pre 5 UnitUser deactivated

On Thursday 15th December, Colgrain Pre-5 Unit entertained their families and friends with their Hansel and Gretel sing-along. The talented boys and girls played a variety of instruments to accompany each song. Following the story they also shared a French song called Père Noël, Away in a Manger, Twinkle Twinkle Christmas Star and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Mummies and Daddies had tea, coffee and a taste of the wonderful gingerbread stars made by the children. The show was enjoyed by all – especially the boys and girls!
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Rothesay Primary Nativity!

December 16, 2016Communities and Culture, Creativity, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Performance, Personal Development, Primary schools, PSE, RME, Secondary schools, TopicsRothesay Joint Campus, Rothesay Primary Pre5, Rothesay Primary SchoolUser deactivated

The boys and girls of Primary 1 brought a fabulous ‘Noisy Nativity’ to the United Church of Bute on Wednesday 14th December. The whole school joined in with all the songs with such gusto that Rev Jones said the roof nearly came off the church! Our P7 narrators helped keep everything on track and we all ooohed as the kings presented their gifts to the baby Jesus.

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Colgrain Senior Citizens Party

December 14, 2016Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Grandparents, Interdisciplinary, Music, Primary schools, Pupil CouncilColgrainUser deactivated

On Wednesday 7th December the Primary 7 pupils at Colgrain Primary hosted a Christmas party for the senior citizens of Helensburgh. The pupils and staff organised Ceilidh dancing, Christmas presents and teas and coffees for their invited grandparents and other senior citizens in the community.

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Lights, Camel, Action….Strictly the Nativity!

December 13, 2016Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Literacy, Music, Parental Engagement, Primary schools, RMEColgrainUser deactivated

On Thursday 7th December, Colgrain P1-3 pupils entertained their parents, families and the Colgrain Community with their performance of ‘Lights, Camel, Action’.

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Strachur Christmas Fayre at The Creggans

December 1, 2016Co-operative Learning, Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Parental Engagement, Primary schools, PTA, Social Enterprise, TopicsStrachurUser deactivated

Pupils from the primary and pre-5 made various items to be sold at the Christmas Fayre at The Creggans on Sunday 27th November. Pupils worked at the stall all day from 11am until 4pm and we raised £104.70 for the school. We were also selling raffle tickets for a fantastic Christmas hamper, containing vouchers worth up to £300! We raised £270.00 from our raffle on Sunday – thanks to the Strachur Parent Partnership Group for organising this. The tickets will be drawn at our Christmas concert on Thursday 22nd of December. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Strachur Fundraises for Children in Need

December 1, 2016Appeals, Communities and Culture, Creativity, Early Years, Events, Fundraising, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, offers, Primary schools, Social Enterprise, TopicsStrachurUser deactivated

Strachur fundraises for Children in Need
Strachur Primary and pre-5 have raised £173.42 for Children in Need this year. On Friday 18th November pupils and staff came to school dressed ‘back to front’ and Primary 5 and 6 ran a ‘Bring and Buy’ sale.

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Rhunahaorine Reading Challenges

December 1, 2016Awards, Competitions, Curriculum for Excellence, Early Years, Events, Grandparents, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Parental Engagement, Personal Development, Primary schools, TopicsRhunahaorineUser deactivated

We were all very excited about the launch of our Reading Challenges this week as part of Book Week Scotland! Nursery, p1,2 and 3 childre are aiming to see just how many books they can share with their families in our Bedtime Story Challenge, while p4-7 children are taking part in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge and have set themselves some personal reading goals.

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Kirn Primary School

December 1, 2016Co-operative Learning, Communities and Culture, Creativity, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Personal Development, Primary schoolsKirnUser deactivated

The Contractor building the new Kirn Primary School, Morrisons, invited pupil to design posters which would be enlarged and placed on the hoardings outside the building site. Last Thursday the winners, accompanied by the nursery pupils, visited the site to see their pictures being displayed. While there, the pupils helped plant bulbs at the front of the Site Office.