Category Archives: Interdisciplinary

St Andrew’s Day Celebrations at St Joseph’s!

Communities and Culture, Early Years, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, Gaelic, History, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Music, Primary schools, Social Enterprise, Topics

A great day was had by all at St. Joseph’s School as St. Andrew’s Day was celebrated in style. Everyone had been invited to come to school wearing some tartan at a charge of £1 per person – an initiative which helped raise funds for the school. Then everyone packed into the assembly hall to watch each class perform a Scottish song or dance. There was quite a genre of singing on offer from ‘Ali Babi’ by the pre-5 children to ‘The Song of the Clyde’ by P6.

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USA Week report

Communities and Culture, Events, Geography, Global Citizenship, History, Interdisciplinary, Modern Studies, Personal Development, Presentations, Primary schools, Projects, Social Media, Topics,

At the end of November, Lismore Primary School held a USA themed week. The children had suggested this following the success of China Week at the end of January. The week was chosen so that the children could celebrate Thanksgiving in true style on Thursday 27th November. The children were challenged to make another film about their week and discussed ways to improve their camera and presentation skills before beginning to present their findings.
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Tobermory High School celebrated Book Week Scotland

Expressive arts, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Topics

Tobermory High School celebrated Book Week Scotland with a range of quirky, paper-related, activities. S1 used old books to create a stylish ‘Dress for a Booklover.’ Meanwhile, over the course of the week, the decking area was transformed to a wintry Narnia. Students tried their hands at origami and cake frosting, and primary pupils joined the Lady in the Green Kirtle for a storytelling session. Back in class, S6 students took some of their favourite books into primary. They talked about what they liked to read when they were in P7, and demonstrated that no-one is too old to enjoy a story, especially when it involves audience participation!

Lochgilphead Primary’s ‘Night at the Movies’

Communities, Events, Expressive arts, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Personal Development, Presentations, Primary schools, Social Media, Topics,

P7 and P7/6 pupils are shown here on the morning after a very successful ’Night at the Movies’ which was the final outcome for their Very Important Bear interdisciplinary learning topic. Pupils worked in groups of four to produce their own movies. They wrote the scripts, made props and then filmed using iMovie on our recently acquired iPads. Finally pupils edited their work, added titles, music and credits to produce the finished movie. The Assembly Hall was packed as parents and friends were treated to twelve very entertaining movies. The cakes and popcorn also went down well!

Health Week at Rosneath

Active Schools, Communities and Culture, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, PE, Personal Development, Primary schools, Sport, Workshops

Last week, 24th – 28th November, Rosneath Primary School enjoyed an action packed Health Week. Pupils experienced a range of activities and workshops, including: Stramash, Heartstart, SOS Fitness, Community Police and Community Lollipop Lady. The health week coincided with the free school lunch pilot for P1-3 and we were delighted to see a large number of pupils tucking into healthy school lunches, yum yum! P1-7 parents were also invited to join their children for a school lunch.

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St. Mun’s Primary Scoop Prestigious Eden Award!

Awards, environment, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, Science

St. Mun’s Primary School were awarded the prestigious Rolls-Royce Science Prize Eden Award, at the 10 year Anniversary Award Ceremony, held on 10th November at London’s Science Museum. The Rolls-Royce Science Prize is an annual awards programme that helps teachers implement science teaching ideas in their schools and colleges. The Prize recognises and rewards excellence in Science teaching across the full spectrum of teaching, from special education needs to high ability pupils. It also promotes innovative and sustainable strategies for teaching science which addresses a specific need in the schools or colleges and at the same time contributes to teachers’ continuing professional development. Continue reading St. Mun’s Primary Scoop Prestigious Eden Award! →

Scottish Cup winner Kara Called Up for West of Scotland.

Events, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, PE, Personal Development, Secondary schools, Sport

Kara Chalmers an S2 pupil from DGS has been chosen to play for the West of Scotland U15 girls football team. Kara, who is a member of the U13s Celtic side that achieved Scottish Cup success earlier this month, has been playing football for three years and was delighted with the call up to the West of Scotland squad. Kara who plays right midfield for ‘The Hoops’ was surprised when her dad received an email informing him of Kara’s inclusion in the squad – a squad that is mainly made of girls from the greater Glasgow area and who are a year older than Kara.
Kara stated: “I skimmed over the email and at first thought I had not been included in the West of Scotland squad. I was then exstatic when my dad pointed out that infact I was part of the squad! I’m just ready to get playing!”
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SCHOOL CHARITY SONG SPARKS CELEBRITY STIR ON CYBERSPACE

Communities, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, History, Interdisciplinary, Modern languages, RME, Secondary schools, Social Media, Topics

Dunoon Grammar School song for War Child a hit on Social Media
Pupils in Dunoon Grammar School are celebrating the success of a song released to commemorate the centenary of World War 1. (see below to hear the fabulous song)
Arlene MacKechnie (15) and Abigail Pryde (17) from the Argyll and Bute school published a version of Eric Bogle’s iconic song ‘No Mans Land’ on Social Media on Remembrance Day, 11 November, 2014 – a version of the song that Eric himself has described as ‘truly truthful and emotive’.
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RNLI sale at North Bute Primary School

Communities, Events, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools, Social Enterprise

Primary 6,7 at North Bute Primary School organised a Bring and Buy sale to raise money for the RNLI. They had a wonderful day and parents and members of the local community came to support the event. We had a book stall, a toy stall, bric-a-brac RNLI souvenirs, nail painting, loom band creations, face painting and competitions. All of the pupil’s enterprising ideas and efforts were rewarded with a grand total of £800 for the RNLI.

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DGS FUN RUN FUND TO BE USED TO HONOUR KARRA

Communities, Events, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, PE, Secondary schools, Sport

On Thursday 25th September 2014, over 700 pupils and staff of Dunoon Grammar School participated in the Karra Downie charity fun run. Pupils across the school collected sponsors, Alana Scott, Claire Black, Caitie & Sam Esler and Lee Sharp all raised the most amount of money and will be receiving a medal for their efforts.

All the money raised was collected to make an exceptional total of over £9,500.

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DGS Success at Inverclyde Cross Country Championships

Competitions, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, PE, Secondary schools, Sport

Pupils at Dunoon Grammar School are celebrating success at the recent Inverclyde Cross Country Championships held earlier this month in Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm.
Second year twins Nuala and Cliona McCheyne finished first and second in the S2 race, with Niamh Doherty winning the S1 girl’s race and Alan Mollins claiming second in the S1 boys race.

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Achahoish Primary visits Bank of Scotland

Events, Interdisciplinary, Maths, Personal Development, Primary schools, PSE, Social Enterprise, Topics,

Pupils from Achahoish P.S. had a wonderful visit to the Bank of Scotland in Lochgilphead, on 6th November. They were given a well-planned and very informative tour round the Bank by Lynn and Claire. Both the adults and the children enjoyed the visit and we all learned about the role a Bank plays in keeping money safe.

The most popular area of the Bank was the Safe! Lynn and Claire were very patient and answered all the children’s questions!

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Dunoon Grammar School Race Night

Communities and Culture, Competitions, Events, Fundraising, Gaelic, Geography, Interdisciplinary, Secondary schools, Social Enterprise, Topics

Pupils at Dunoon Grammar School are putting the final touches to what will be a fun and exciting night on Saturday 22nd November at their race night taking place in Cowal Golf Club.
There are many opportunities for success on the night with prizes to be won on the races, raffle and other competitions that will be available on the night. Entry is free and DGS would like to extend the invite to everyone in the whole community.
The event will help to raise funds for the Gaelic trip to Canada in March 2015.

DGS No-Smoking Film Claims Two National Awards

Awards, Communities and Culture, Events, Expressive arts, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Learning Tech, PSE, Secondary schools, Topics,

In June 2013, a number of pupils from Dunoon Grammar School joined together to create a short film to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking. The film was called ‘The Last Cigarette’ and was made by passionate drama students along with the help of David Hayman’s film company, Shooters and NHS Highland. The film originally came about because the NHS had asked the Charity Spirit Aid, also operated by David Hayman, to come up with ideas for an anti-smoking video that would be aimed at young people and would encourage them to not only stop smoking but not to start in the first place. Continue reading DGS No-Smoking Film Claims Two National Awards →

Barcaldine Pupils help fell the Oban Christmas Tree

Communities and Culture, Eco Schools, environment, Events, Geography, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary, Outdoor Learning, Primary schools, Topics

Last week pupils from Barcaldine Primary School were in Sutherland’s Grove setting up their Sgoil na Coilltean (School in the Woods). While they were surveying the woodland with Rory MacLean (Forestry Commission Scotland) for trees that could be felled, they were invited to assist with the Health and Safety operations for the felling of the Oban Christmas tree with Rory and Argyll and Bute Council.

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Friday Fourteenth Fundraising at Dalintober PS

Appeals, Awards, Communities and Culture, Competitions, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools

Pupils, staff and parents of Dalintober PS donated generously for two charities on Friday 14th November. A ‘Superhero’/Non-uniform day took place for ‘Children In Need’, with several classes holding additional individual fundraisers, including a P7 Talent Show won by the Boys’ Macarena Movers.

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Pudsey Fun for Children in Need at Kirn

Appeals, Communities, Events, Expressive arts, Fundraising, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools

The Assembly Hall was the place to be to take part in Pudsey Day activities and raise money for Children in Need.

Kirn School was bursting with Super Heroes! Some you may have heard of like Wonder Woman, some you may not have, but Super Swimmer, Brainy Girl and Rugby Boy are all definitely Super.

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Third Green Flag for Dalintober PS

Awards, Communities, Eco Schools, environment, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools

There was great news for Dalintober Primary School last week when an Eco-School Scotland assessor visited and, following thorough inspection, awarded the school our third Green Flag. Obtaining the flag would not have been possible without the commitment and enthusiasm of all our pupils, staff, parents and the many partner community organisations who all take great pride in our school and its locality. We are so pleased that this has been recognised by Eco-School Scotland and their efforts rewarded.

Indian Food Tasting at Kirn Primary

Communities and Culture, Events, Geography, Home Economics, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary, Primary schools, Topics

Well done to Kirn Primary’s P2 class who tried a range of delicious Indian foods, prepared by our talented catering team. P2 have been studying India as part of their topic, and what better way to find out about Indian food than to come and taste some.

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