Category Archives: Secondary schools

Better Movers and Thinkers – Summer School 2016

May 13, 2016CPD, Events, Health and Wellbeing, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Sport, TrainingArgyll & Bute SchoolsUser deactivated

Please find information about the Better Movers and Thinkers Summer School 2016.
If interested early booking is recommended.
Rona

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Cast ‘Pilgrimage’

May 5, 2016Awards, Communities, Competitions, Events, Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Modern Studies, Performance, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schoolsTarbert Academy, Tarbert PrimaryUser deactivated

Tarbert Academy Drama Club performed ‘The Pilgrimage’ by Pauk Goetzee at the Argyll Drama Festival last week! They were winners of the Youth Achievement Trophy, with the adjudicator, Kevin Boland, commenting on ‘the high standard of acting from a very talented team’. The Club is open to pupils from P7 upwards and this year’s cast ranged in age from P7 up to S5. Here they are just before going on stage!

University of Edinburgh Post Graduate Opportunities

May 3, 2016CPD, Events, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schoolsArgyll & Bute SchoolsUser deactivated

Dear Colleagues,

Please find below information about postgraduate opportunities at the University of Edinburgh. Further information can be gained by contacting – Dr Ailsa Niven and Dr Sam Fawkner, Programme Directors, MSc Physical Activity for Health, Tel: +44 (0)131 651 6679, Email: PAfh@ed.ac.uk
MSc Physical Activity for Health, the University of Edinburgh.

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MUSIC AND HEALTH AND WELLBEING CPD

April 19, 2016CPD, Events, Expressive arts, Health and Wellbeing, Music, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Topics, TrainingArgyll & Bute Schools, TechnologyUser deactivated

OBAN Corran Halls
Thursday April 21, 4-6pm
Music activities to support health and wellbeing outcomes.
Learn practical activities to promote: confidence, listening skills, leadership and collaboration.
For more information or to book: Jenny.England@argyll-bute.gov.uk

DGS Autism Awareness

April 19, 2016Communities, Events, Fundraising, Home Economics, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Learning Centres, Modern Studies, Presentations, PSE, Secondary schools, TopicsDunoon Grammar, Dunoon Learning CentreUser deactivated

April 1st 2016 was Autism Awareness Day in Dunoon Grammar School. The Learning Centre pupils prepared a Power Point presentation to show at house time and made a whole army of gingerbread cookies to sell on the day. The whole school was invited to design jigsaw pieces which were joined together for display in the Forum, showing that DGS supports Autism awareness. The event was a great success so well done to everyone involved. A total of £120 was raised for our local autism support organisation: Autism Argyll.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK

April 6, 2016Curriculum for Excellence, Learning Centres, PE, Primary schools, Science, Secondary schools, Sport, Topics, UncategorizedArgyll & Bute SchoolsUser deactivated

The final version of the PE progression framework which has now been completed, as yet it is not on the Education Scotland website as it is being upgraded. Any questions, queries or comments round the framework please get in touch with Rona Young, PE Co-ordinator – Rona.Young2@argyll-Bute .gov.uk
Please note there are some alterations in the Cognitive Skills section.

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DGS Learning Centre pupils visit Ardroy Outdoor Centre

April 1, 2016Communities and Culture, environment, Events, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Learning Centres, Outdoor Learning, PE, Personal Development, School trips, Secondary schools, SportDunoon Grammar, Dunoon Learning CentreUser deactivated

Dunoon Grammar School learning centre pupils have returned from a big adventure at Ardroy Outdoor Centre on the shore of Loch Goil. This three day residential formed part of their John Muir Silver Award and involved learning centre pupils exploring hillsides, beaches and taking to the water in canoes. They built dens, made fire and some even made a mud slide down the hill!

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Active Schools Grassroots Sports Development – Parklands Tennis Project

March 23, 2016Active Schools, Co-operative Learning, Communities and Culture, Events, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Learning Centres, Outdoor Learning, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, Projects, Secondary schools, SportParklandsUser deactivated

With the recent success of local sporting hero Gordon Reid winning his first Australian Open Tennis title and other British players doing well in the same competition, it seems a perfect time to highlight current investment to develop Tennis at grassroots level.

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There was lots happening in Tarbert Academy during Sport Relief week!

March 22, 2016Communities, Competitions, Curriculum for Excellence, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Parental Engagement, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Social Enterprise, Sport, TopicsTarbert Academy, Tarbert PrimaryUser deactivated

On the Tuesday, Primary 7/6 organised a ‘Run & Row to Rio’ day to get the whole school involved in their Run to Rio challenge. The day started with the P7/6s running the ‘Tarbert Mile’ along the harbour side. The rest of the primary pupils, plus parents, buggies and friends, then joined in to walk the mile again. A great turnout saw around 140 people take part.

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Cowal Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics Festival

March 14, 2016Active Schools, Communities and Culture, Competitions, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, PE, Primary schools, Secondary schools, SportCowal Schools, StroneUser deactivated

On Friday 11th March the local Primary Schools took part in the first Cowal Sportshall Athletics Festival. This was held in the Games Hall at Dunoon Grammar School and was organised by Andy Trull and Active Schools. Each school team was made up of both boys and girls from P5 and P6. All the pupils took part in seven different events based around the themes of running, jumping and throwing. All the teams participated with great enthusiasm and there was an excited buzz throughout the whole morning.

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ASN PE Event 19th March 2016

March 10, 2016Active Schools, Curriculum for Excellence, Events, Health and Wellbeing, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Sport, WorkshopsArgyll & Bute SchoolsUser deactivated

Please find below information about the Education Scotland ASN PE event on Saturday 19th March.

Additional Support Needs Physical Education Event – 19th March 2016
Isobel Mair School, East Renfrewshire, G77 6NB
ASN Event programme
Directions to Isobel Mair School
Please complete the sign up link HERE AND the workshop link – Workshop Choice Survey monkey is – HERE

Dalintober Primary & Campbeltown Grammar Schools’ Link ‘Homework Club’

March 7, 2016Events, Interdisciplinary, Maths, Parental Engagement, Primary schools, Secondary schools, TopicsCampbeltown Grammar, DalintoberUser deactivated

Dalintober Primary School invited S5 and S6 pupils from Campbeltown Grammar School to run a pilot Homework Club for interested P3 and P4 pupils and was overwhelmed with the response. A total of 18 tutors signed up to coach the 20 youngsters attending the club on Monday afternoons, where they assist the pupils in completing some of their homework tasks and activities before they take them home to discuss with parents.

Trip Down Memory Lane at Dunoon Primary Open Day!

March 4, 2016Communities and Culture, Curriculum for Excellence, Events, Expressive arts, History, Home Economics, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Modern Studies, Music, Parental Engagement, Personal Development, Presentations, Primary schools, PSE, Secondary schools, Topics, WritingDunoon PrimaryUser deactivated

To celebrate our whole school Interdisciplinary Topic, Our School and Our Community, we hosted an Open Day for the community to come in to our school. Our community were able to take guided tours of our school led by our pupils to see the wonderful work that we have been doing. We are very lucky that Mr John Stirling from our local museum provided us with school artefacts from bygone days and was there to help us on the day and talk to our visitors.Eleanor McKay from Library HQ helped us with the displays.
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Rockfield Hits The Target!

March 3, 2016Competitions, Events, Interdisciplinary, Maths, Personal Development, Primary schools, Secondary schools, TopicsOban High, RockfieldUser deactivated

Ten primary 7 pupils from Rockfield Primary School participated in the Oban High School Maths Festival 2016. The ten pupils were put into teams consisting of two S1 ex-Rockfield pupils and two P7 Rockfield pupils. The competition was split into two parts and one of the Rockfield teams won one section, after a closely fought tie breaker question, which saw another Rockfield team come second. What a great result! Thanks again to Oban High School for organising this event.

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Lochgilphead High School – Argyll Brass SBBA Finals

February 10, 2016Awards, Competitions, Events, Expressive arts, Music, Performance, Personal Development, Secondary schoolsLochgilphead Joint CampusUser deactivated

Congratulations to five Lochgilphead High School pupils that competed last weekend at the Besson Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships in Livingston. Jessica Tanner (trumpet), Freya Corner (trumpet), Sioned Phillips (tenor horn), Alistair Cupples (euphonium) and Gavin Johnson (tuba) competed in the Youth class for 21 years and under and were awarded a third place.

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DGS Learning Support Department Annual Christmas Fayre

January 22, 2016Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, Home Economics, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Learning Centres, Music, Personal Development, Primary schools, PSE, RME, Secondary schools, Social Enterprise, TopicsDunoon Learning Centre, KirnUser deactivated

On the 16th of December 2015 Dunoon Grammar school Learning support department held its annual Christmas fayre. At the fayre there were lots of different stalls such as tombola, raffle, baking, homemade decoration, wood crafts and Guess the weight of the Christmas cake. For the first time ever there was a Santa’s Grotto and Kirn Primary Nursery children enjoyed meeting Santa and getting a small present.

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DGS Debates on Trident

January 19, 2016Communities and Culture, Curriculum for Excellence, Debate, environment, Events, Global Citizenship, Health and Wellbeing, History, Interdisciplinary, Leadership, Literacy, Modern Studies, Personal Development, Politics, Presentations, PSE, RME, Secondary schools, Topics, WritingDunoon GrammarUser deactivated

On Friday the 18th December, the pupils of Dunoon Grammar School took part in a whole school debate on ‘should the UK government renew Trident?’ This was the culmination of three weeks of preparation, research and speech writing for everyone involved.

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Cooking Bus comes to OHS

January 5, 2016Communities, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Home Economics, Primary schools, Secondary schoolsDalmally, Oban High, Park, St columba'sUser deactivated

On 7th December 2015, the Cooking Bus came to Oban High School. The Support Department and 80 Mainstream S2s were able to utilise the Bus with support from Jem and Sarah, the professional chefs on-board. The students thoroughly enjoyed their sessions on the bus where they cooked healthy meals with local ingredients. The staff went the extra mile to cater for all needs and allergies. In addition, teaching and support staff attended the training sessions from Oban High School: Support Dept; Health and Wellbeing; Science and Modern Languages. Continue reading Cooking Bus comes to OHS →

Christmas Party Time at Rothesay Primary

December 21, 2015Communities and Culture, Events, Expressive arts, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Music, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Topics, TransitionRothesay Joint Campus, Rothesay Primary SchoolUser deactivated

Christmas Party Time at Rothesay Primary Last week was party season at Rothesay Primary and what fun we had! Primary 7 from across the island, came together in the Joint Campus to share their party; they danced the night away at this, their first transition event, as they look forward to starting S1.

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